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Mariam Naficy

Founder

Founder at Minted

San Francisco, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Mark SiegelunlockedMariam: together at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (1996)
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×4Mariam: together at Williams College
Mariam: together at Goldman Sachs

About

Mariam Naficy is Co-Founder and CEO of Arcade, an AI-based design platform connecting buyers and manufacturers, and the Founder and Chairman of Minted, a marketplace for independent artists. In 1998, she founded Eve.com, a beauty e-commerce site in the US, which was sold to LVMH in 2000. As an angel investor, she has made early investments in companies including Reddit, Gusto, Color, Our Place, Madison Reed, and Middesk.

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Experience

  1. ArcadeChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Victoria's SecretMember, Board of Directorscurrent2022 — present
  3. MintedFounder, Chairmancurrent2026 — present
  4. MintedFounder, Chairman and Co-CEO2021 — 2026
  5. MintedFounder and CEO2007 — 2021
  6. Heretic VenturesFounder and Managing Partner, Heretic Ventures2021 — 2026San Francisco, California, United States
  7. MediumMember, Board Of Directors2021 — 2025
  8. YelpMember Board Of Directors2014 — 2020
  9. PolyvoreMember, Board of Directors2008 — 2013
  10. The Body ShopVice-President and General Manager, US E-Commerce, and Global Head of E-Commerce Development2003 — 2007
  11. MovielinkVP, Marketing and Product Development2002 — 2003
  12. Eve.comFounder and co-CEO1998 — 2000
  13. Goldman SachsFinancial Analyst1991 — 1993New York, NY

Skills & more

E-commerce42Start-ups35Product Management16Entrepreneurship9Product Development7Team BuildingSales1Strategic Partnerships5Product MarketingBrand Management1Marketing Strategy1Analytics1
+12 moreDigital StrategyMarketingDigital MediaVenture CapitalPublic RelationsBusiness DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentMobile DevicesStrategyManagementLeadershipCross-functional Team Leadership

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mariam Naficy?
Mariam Naficy is Co-Founder and CEO of Arcade, an AI-based design platform connecting buyers and manufacturers, and the Founder and Chairman of Minted, a marketplace for independent artists. In 1998, she founded Eve.com, a beauty e-commerce site in the US, which was sold to LVMH in 2000. As an angel investor, she has made early investments in companies including Reddit, Gusto, Color, Our Place, Madison Reed, and Middesk.
Where does Mariam Naficy work?
Mariam Naficy is Founder of Minted.
What check size does Mariam Naficy write?
Mariam Naficy typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Mariam Naficy found?
Mariam Naficy founded Minted.
Where did Mariam Naficy go to school?
Mariam Naficy studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Williams College (BA, Political Economy).

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