Amanda Eilian
Founder of __able
Amanda Eilian
Founder of __able
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder and Partner
2017 - Current
__able is a health & wellness investment fund focused on supporting visionary, early stage brands in positive living. We aim to support entrepreneurs that are helping to make the daily lives of consumers healthier, happier and more meaningful. Some of the companies in our portfolio include Bumble (Nasdaq: BMBL), Compass Pathways (Nasdaq: CMPS), Atai Life Sciences (Nasdaq: ATAI), Spring Health, Daily Harvest, Maven, Oura, Alma, goop, Blueland, Chief, Bluestone Lane, Vessel Health, Kosas, rae and Necessaire.
Able Partners is a supporting passionate entrepreneurs and inspiring brands that will make the daily lives of people healthier.
Member, Tech:NYC Leadership Council
2017
Board Member
2014
MRA is the largest private funder of melanoma research. Since its founding, MRA has committed over $100mm to advance our understanding of this disease. MRA funds projects in prevention and diagnosis, with the majority of funding allocated for melanoma treatment.
The Melanoma Research Alliance exists to accelerate treatment options and find a cure for melanoma.
Raised $40,000,000.00.
Visiting Lecturer, Co-Head of Startup Studio
2022 - 2022
Co-Founder & President
2007 - 2019
Acquired by Squarespace (NYSE:SQSP). Invented ground-breaking patented video communication platform alongside founding team, used by 5 million people in over 100 countries and taught in 100+ journalism schools. Raised investment from Amazon.com and other strategics, and sold into Fortune 500 including IBM, SAP, Walmart and Verizon. Led company to triple digit annual growth and sale to Squarespace.
Videolicious is the pioneer of video automation, transforming personalities into powerful messages.
Raised $8,041,768.00 from Knight Enterprise Fund, Hinge Capital, Amazon, The Washington Post, Social Leverage, Knight Enterprise Fund, Ludlow Ventures, Mark Friedgan, Quotidian Ventures and Trestle Ventures.
Founding Partner and Vice President
2007 - 2009
A special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC) that completed a $265 million initial public offering in 2007 and closed a merger in 2009 that led to the formation of Two Harbors Investment Corp. and Silver Bay Realty Trust, NYSE listed REITs (TWO and SBY).
Research Associate, Distressed Opportunities Fund
2006 - 2007
Chilton Investment makes opportunistic long-term investments.
Private Equity Associate
2002 - 2004
Associate, Global Private Equity Division
2001 - 2002
Financial Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions
1999 - 2001
The Rand Group is a San Francisco-based wealth management team led by Managing Director Daniella Rand.