Patrice King Brickman is the founder and Managing Director of Inspire Capital, LLC, a private equity/venture firm that invests in predominantly women and minority led businesses with social impact. Patrice is also a founder and investor of WE Capital, member of Economic Club of Washington, TIGER 21, and Venture Philanthropy Partners (VVP).

Patrice has served on several non-profit boards both locally and nationally. While her primary passion has been centered on poverty and homelessness, as she has worked most intimately with that population, she has also been involved with the arts and education.

She currently serves on the boards of Children’s Hospital, Halcyon, Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Wolf Trap and Martha’s Table. She is an investor in (VPP), and is also a general partner of Lafayette Square, Black Star Fund and Blue Marlin. She is also a minority partner of Monumental Sports.

Patrice lives in Potomac, Maryland and has four children, Anna, Leah, Kenna, and Lane.