
Melissa brings over 25 years of marketing expertise, spanning across diverse sectors including consumer, B2B, DTC and creative agency realms, with a primary focus on pioneering technologies and entertainment. Her illustrious career path includes pivotal roles at renowned consumer brands like Superfly, DIRECTV, A&E, and eMusic. However, Melissa's true acclaim stems from her exceptional track record in revitalizing and propelling the marketing strategies of numerous startups, notably Buddy Media, which was acquired by Salesforce.com for a staggering $689M. In 2018, Melissa joined forces with Laura Maiurano to establish Fivefoottwo, a groundbreaking Marketing Collective dedicated to nurturing early-stage startups. Building on this success, Melissa ventured further in 2023 with the launch of Fierce Foundry, the first-ever Femtech Venture Studio designed to reduce and equalize the deficit in funding for female founders. Through her unwavering dedication and visionary leadership, Melissa continues to shape the landscape of women in tech, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
entreprenista.com
hubs.li
superf.ly
splashthat.com
emusic.com
salesforce.com
1kproject.org
New York, New York, United States
Co-Founder
Fierce Foundry
• www.linkedin.com/company/fierce-foundry
Jun 2023 - Present
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Fivefoottwo Marketing
• www.linkedin.com/company/fivefoottwo-marketing
Feb 2018 - Present
New York, NY
Marketing Coach
Marco
• www.linkedin.com/company/startwithmarco
Apr 2020 - Present
New York, New York, United States
Mentor
Techstars
• www.linkedin.com/company/techstars
Jun 2017 - Present
Member
Entreprenista
• www.linkedin.com/company/entreprenistas
Sep 2021 - Present
New York, United States
Member
The Female Founder Collective
• www.linkedin.com/company/the-female-founder-collective
Feb 2020 - Present
Jambassador
Jam
• www.linkedin.com/company/listentojam
Apr 2022 - Dec 2023
California, United States
Associate Producer
Surla Films
Nov 2009 - Apr 2011
bitly.com
aemedia.com
techstars.com