Colum Connolly

Colum Connolly, a scientist turned entrepreneur with a PhD in medical genetics, and Elizabeth Murphy, an openly bisexual entrepreneur with deep nonprofit roots, co-founded Bloom Funding to help businesses and nonprofits secure essential funding. They discuss how empathy and community values can transform funding practices and contribute to sustainability. Their insights on future-proofing businesses and the importance of non-financial values not only highlight innovation but also emphasize the role of small, incremental changes in workplace culture.