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Angela McElwee

Investor

Venture Partner at Springdale Ventures

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

About

Angela McElwee serves as Chairperson of the Board at Charlotte's Web, a vertically integrated B Corporation in the wellness-focused consumer packaged goods sector. Her career includes experience building organizational structure, strategy, and teams across retail, board leadership, and mission-driven companies, including leading a cultural transformation that resulted in improved organizational performance. She serves on boards of social impact and wellness organizations and advocates for business models that balance stakeholder interests beyond shareholders.

Experience

  1. Charlotte's WebChairperson of the Boardcurrent2024 β€” present
  2. Charlotte's WebBoard Membercurrent2023 β€” present
  3. The Absorption Company.Executive Chaircurrent2025 β€” present
  4. CerebellyBoard Membercurrent2024 β€” present
  5. Seven SundaysBoard Membercurrent2023 β€” present
  6. Rosewood Private InvestmentsOperating Partnercurrent2023 β€” present
  7. AlaffiaBoard Membercurrent2023 β€” present
  8. Nuts For CheeseBoard Membercurrent2022 β€” present
  9. Springdale VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2022 β€” present
  10. Springdale VenturesStrategic Advisor & LPcurrent2019 β€” presentAustin, Texas, United States
  11. Cyanotech CorporationBoard Member2021 β€” 2024
  12. Gaia HerbsChief Executive Officer2019 β€” 2021Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  13. Gaia HerbsPresident2016 β€” 2021Austin, Texas
  14. Gaia HerbsBoard Of Directors2013 β€” 2021Brevard, NC
  15. Gaia HerbsVice President Sales Operations2013 β€” 2016
  16. Gaia HerbsVice President of Sales2008 β€” 2013
  17. Nature's WayNational Sales Director2007 β€” 2008
  18. Nature's WayDirector of National Accounts2003 β€” 2007

Education

  1. Miami University

Skills & more

Product Development69Sales Management59P&L Management21Branding Initiatives9Leadership Development Coaching8Turnaround Strategy6Marketing99Direct to Consumer5Eco-innovation5Competitive Analysis7Sales68Merchandising12
+12 moreRetailCoachingMarketing StrategyTeam BuildingAccount ManagementNew Business DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingNutraceuticalsManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipNegotiation

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Shared employers

Deals Β· 3

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc.Board seat

via Springdale Ventures Β· filed Jun 2026 Β· $10M raise

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Ayeya Inc.Board seat

via Springdale Ventures Β· filed Apr 2026 Β· $5.7M raise

CerebellyBoard seat

via Springdale Ventures Β· filed Mar 2026 Β· $400K raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Springdale Ventures