Rachel Bassignani

Plum Alley is a venture firm raising funds and syndicates of member investors to invest in early stage frontier technology private companies with a mission to impact humanity at scale for the better. Sweet spots include owned IP and patented technology, medical breakthroughs, Series A, STEM-credentialed and gender-diverse founding teams. Our influential member investors pay annual fees to access Plum Alleys curated syndicate investments and exclusive learning experiences around innovation and investing. We are based in New York City, but support members and syndicate company investments across the country and globe. As of December 2025, Plum Alley Ventures has deployed more than $100 million in 36 companies with at least one woman in a STEM role in the founding team.

The Institute of Coaching (IOC) is dedicated to ensuring scientific integrity in the field of coaching. Through our global membership, we disseminate the best coaching science and empower coaches to catalyze positive change and wellbeing. The IOC is based at McLean Hospital. McLean is a member of Mass General Brigham, and the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School. The Institute offers an annual Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference and is proud to award research grants to qualified researchers.

The Catalyst partners with founders, boards, and investors to accelerate what’s next. We operate at the intersection of strategy, leadership, capital, and technology, helping organizations navigate critical inflection points and build enduring value. Our work spans retained executive search, executive coaching, and executive team development, supporting companies as they scale, transform, and prepare for their next phase of growth. A trusted partner to venture capital and private equity firms, The Catalyst secures industry-leading executives and leadership teams for portfolio companies, aligning talent strategy with investment and value creation goals. We bring deep operating experience, rigorous assessment, and a high-touch, relationship-driven approach to every engagement. Beyond placement, we work alongside executives and teams to accelerate effectiveness, strengthen leadership alignment, and ensure lasting impact. Our philosophy is grounded in clarity, disciplined execution, and the belief that exceptional leadership is the ultimate catalyst for growth. The Catalyst exists to help bold ideas, and the leaders behind them, build and maintain thriving businesses.