Melanie Strong

Founding Partner at NEXT VENTŪRES

Melanie Strong, founding partner of NEXT VENTŪRES, brings Nike brand-building experience to venture capital investment in health, wellness, and sports technology.

About

Before co-founding NEXT VENTŪRES with Lance Armstrong, Strong worked at Nike across marketing and digital products. Her experience connects the development of global sports brands with the challenges of building young companies.

On the Terra podcast, she discusses her Nike career, the creation of NEXT VENTŪRES, and how the firm identifies opportunities in health and wellness. Her conversation explores what investors look for in founders and how data can support better consumer experiences.