About
Adena Wallingford is an executive assistant to founders at Backed, where she manages the firm's headquarters, founder support, and office culture.
Experience
- BACKED VCEA to Founderscurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Workshop GymnasiumOperations Manager2014 — 2021London, United Kingdom
- BodyismOperations Manager2013 — 2014London Area, United Kingdom
- The Bulgari Hotel & Residences, LondonFront Office2012 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
- The LanesboroughFront Office2011 — 2012London, United Kingdom
- Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsFront Office2010 — 2011Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- AMANManagement Trainee2008 — 2009Bali, Indonesia
Education
- Glion Institute of Higher EducationPost Graduate Degree, Hospitality Management2009 — 2010
- Dickinson CollegeBachelor's Degree2004 — 2008
- International School of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo JapanHigh School2000 — 2004
Skills & more
Leadership9Management10Resorts2Customer Service18Inventory Management4Operations Management11Event Management5Hospitality Industry15Hospitality Management16Hotels12Pre-opening6Team Building9
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Colleagues at Backed
Alex Brunicki
Co-Founder, Partner at Backed
Alexey Morgunov
Bio Venture Partner at Backed
Andre de Haes
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Backed
Chen Cui
Co-Founder at Backed
Clare Hunter
Head of Brand, Communications and Marketing at Backed
David Linsey
Investor at Backed
Dominic Barnard
Finance Director at Backed
Lucia Cerchlan
Head of Portfolio & Product at Backed
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Adena Wallingford work?
- Adena Wallingford is EA to Founders at Backed.
Founder mafias
Backed mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Harri PriceEvents and Investor Relations AssociateFounded BackedAndreaVenture ScoutFounded Spot ParkAndre de HaesCo-Founder and General PartnerFounded BackedAlex BrunickiCo-Founder and General PartnerFounded BackedLucia CerchlanHead of Portfolio & ProductFounded BackedChen CuiCo-FounderFounded GingerControl
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Dickinson College mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Glion Institute of Higher Education2
Also attended Dickinson College19
Sam SilversheinVice President at Alpha PartnersDario VasquezProgram Manager at The Innovation SpaceElizabeth KalarisPrincipal, Head of Talent at StripesArlen MeyersAdvisory Board at InVitro CapitalJonathan KarlsonSenior Associate - US Team at Founders FutureDaniel RoditiManaging Partner at Meron Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts11
Sydney EberhardtInvestor at True VenturesErica WaichmanHead of People & Community at Canvas VenturesJeff FreburgReal Estate & Operations, Vice President at Playground GlobalBruce ArmstrongStrategic Advisor at Vertical Venture PartnersEmma den HondGrowth Track Manager at RockstartMichael SchreinerReal Estate & Treasury Manager at Schütz Family Office
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