Melissa is an asset allocator, educator, and venture ecosystem professional with more than a decade of experience across start-ups, venture capital, and institutional investing. She began her career at Deloitte, advising global technology companies, before joining a private equity firm with approximately $15 billion in assets under management and administration, where she focused on evaluating venture capital firms, investment strategies, and emerging managers. Her experience spans the full investment lifecycle, providing a unique perspective on founders, fund managers, and institutional capital. Melissa is also a TEDx speaker, presenting the talk "Do It For You, Not Your Resume."