Next Play Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Jeff Weiner, the Executive Chairman of LinkedIn, and Brian Rumao, his former chief of staff. Established in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, the firm focuses on investing in and coaching entrepreneurial leaders who are building world-class, purpose-driven organizations. Their mission emphasizes not only providing capital but also developing the next generation of leaders by aligning vision with values, promoting the idea that doing well and doing good are not mutually exclusive, and advocating for compassionate management to build stronger teams and companies.