Melanie Strong

Melanie Strong

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Founding Partner, Health and Wellness VC

Bio

Melanie Strong is a Founding Partner, Health and Wellness VC at NEXT VENTŪRES.

Mel has spent most of her life in the sports marketing industry, with 17 years of experience working at Nike leading teams in running, soccer, women’s, training and most currently skateboarding. She’s been at the forefront of the digital sports revolution, launching Nike’s first tracking technology Nike+iPod in 2006, as well as the Nike Run Club app in 2010. She also led the marketing for the launch of Nike’s first digital training tool with the Nike Training Club a year later. Mel has worked extensively in global markets, as the soccer/football marketing leader in Nike’s emerging markets (Latin America, Africa and SE Asia). Most currently she’s been the VP of Marketing for Nike Women and VP/GM of Nike Skateboarding, driving an agenda around innovation, inclusivity, sustainability and access to sports.

Location

Portland, Oregon, United States, North America

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Primary Organization

NEXT VENTŪRES

NEXT VENTŪRES

Founded

2018

Investment

22

Lead investment

8

Exits

3

Employees

1-10

Industry

Venture Capital, Sports, Health Care, Fitness, Consumer Software, Wellness, Home Health Care

Jobs history

1

Nike

Advisor, Nike Valiant Labs

2017 - Current

Board and Advisor Roles

0

N/A

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Profile Resume

Melanie Strong is the Founding Partner, Health and Wellness VC at NEXT VENTŪRES, based in United States, North America. With a background in Venture Capital, Melanie Strong has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.

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Investment portfolio

Melanie Strong has made 1 investments. Their Latest investment was Seed Round - Genopets on Oct 18, 2021

Number of investment

1

Number of exits

0

Personal investment

1

Annouced DateOrganization NameFunding RoundMoney Raised
Oct 18, 2021
Genopets Genopets
Seed Round - Genopets
8.3M

Partner investment

0

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Exits

0

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