About
Operating Partner advising portfolio brands on retail strategy and growth. Co-founder of The Retail Navigator and former VP of Retail at Harry's, with prior roles at Coca-Cola, InContext Solutions and Procter & Gamble, and earlier service as a U.S. Navy officer.
Experience
- The Retail NavigatorCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentBentonville, Arkansas, United States
- Selva VenturesOperating Partnercurrent2025 — present
- GrünsRetail Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- ArraeFractional Sales Leadcurrent2025 — present
- Magic Science CorporationFractional Sales Leadcurrent2026 — present
- Magic Science CorporationRetail Advisor2026
- Everyday DoseRetail Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- cadootz!Retail Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- Ultra PouchesRetail Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Instant HydrationRetail Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- SURIRetail Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- RealmRetail Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- Mozi WashRetail Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- MoonBrewRetail Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- ThesisRetail Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Stiller's SodaRetail Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Stiller's SodaFractional Sales Lead2025 — 2026
- FLY BY JINGRetail Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- PacagenRetail Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- Loop EarplugsFractional Sales Lead2026
Education
- United States Naval AcademyB.S., Political Science1998 — 2002
- University of MarylandM.A., Government and Politics2002
- The Ohio State University Fisher College of BusinessCertificate in Financial Planning2011 — 2012
Skills & more
Sales1P&L Management1Sales ProcessesFinancial AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentRetail OperationsConsumer Insights2Market Research49Market Insights1Qualitative Research20Qualitative Market ResearchQuantitative Analysis1
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Quantitative ResearchPricing StrategyShopper MarketingBusiness StrategyMarket PlanningSocial Media MeasurementMarket AnalysisFinancial PlanningTeam LeadershipQuantitative ModelingStrategic ThinkingLeadershipFrom Doug's professional profile.
Colleagues at Selva Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Doug Waller work?
- Doug Waller is Operating Partner at Selva Ventures.
Same school
Also attended United States Naval Academy72
Chad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners
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Also attended University of Maryland203
Katrina PagliaChief Legal Officer at Pantera CapitalSujal PatelStrategic Director at Madrona Venture GroupDaniel DemmerInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersDan RochkindCFO at Lerer HippeauAaron EpsteinGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorSamir KaulInvestor at Khosla Ventures
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Also attended The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business40
Keatten SmithCapital Formation Coordinator at March Capital PartnersMichael ZarlengaGeneral Counsel at PROOFSachi SanghaviJunior Analyst at JobsOhio VenturesBrandon BryantInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersDavid MalloyAssociate at Tech Square VenturesJason KaliraPartner at The Westly Group
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