Mel Strong

Founding Partner

2019 - Current

Board Director

2024

Angel Investor

2020

Angel investor in founders representing the future of health, wellness and sports. Includes: Genopets - The first move-to-earn NFT game Round21 - Merging art and sport to unlock creativity and connection Break the Love - Online platform reinventing the OG tennis club model Poppy Seed Health - 24/7 on-demand access to doulas, midwives and nurses Soleil Space - Elevating stories from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean Ellevest - Building wealth and financial literacy for women Merify - Community-powered career growth platform WeNatal - Transforming pre-natal care Goal Five - Women's sports brand Wild Rye - Women's outdoor brand

Board Director

2023 - 2024

Board Director

2021 - 2024

Board Director

2021 - 2023

Interim Chief Marketing Officer

2021 - 2021

Board Observer

2020 - 2021

VP/GM Nike SB/Skateboarding

2017 - 2019

VP Global Brand Nike Women

2016 - 2017

Global Nike SB Senior Brand Director

2012 - 2016

Global Brand Integration Director, Women's Training

2011 - 2012

Football Emerging Markets Marketing Manager

2008 - 2011

US Brand Manager, Nike Running

2007 - 2008

US Brand Manager, NIKEiD

2007 - 2007

US Associate Brand Manager, Nike Running

2004 - 2007

Senior Digital Producer

2002 - 2004

Online Editor, Runner's World Magazine

2000 - 2002

Directed editorial and advertising content for five websites, collaborated with advertisers and partners on new media projects, and provided technical support for forums, training log and other online tools. Also wrote monthly Gear Gal column, and tested product.