Where does Mel Strong work?

Mel Strong is Partner at Next Ventures.

What check size does Mel Strong write?

Mel Strong typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Mel Strong go to school?

Mel Strong studied at Drexel University (Bachelor of Science, Education); American University (Masters, Journalism and Public Affairs).

Mel Strong

Investor

Partner at Next Ventures

Oregon

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

About

Mel Strong is a founding partner at NEXT VENTURES. He spent 17 years at Nike before co-founding the venture capital firm, which focuses on health and wellness companies.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

m•••@nextventures.comreveal

Experience

NEXT VENTŪRESFounding Partnercurrent2019 — present
Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of OregonAdvisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
CofertilityBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
RambleBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
Sage Hospitality GroupBoard Directorcurrent2024 — present
Strong InvestmentsAngel Investorcurrent2020 — present
Honey StingerBoard Director2021 — 2024
MomentousBoard Director2021 — 2023
ŌURAInterim Chief Marketing Officer2021
OutsideBoard Observer2020 — 2021
NikeVP/GM Nike SB/Skateboarding2017 — 2019Beaverton, OR
NikeVP Global Brand Nike Women2016 — 2017Beaverton, OR
NikeGlobal Nike SB Senior Brand Director2012 — 2016Beaverton, OR
NikeGlobal Brand Integration Director, Women's Training2011 — 2012Beaverton, OR
NikeFootball/Soccer Emerging Markets Marketing Manager2008 — 2011
NikeUS Brand Manager, Nike Running2007 — 2008
NikeUS Brand Manager, NIKEiD2007
NikeUS Associate Brand Manager, Nike Running2004 — 2007
NikeSenior Digital Producer2002 — 2004
Rodale Inc.Online Editor, Runner's World Magazine2000 — 2002Emmaus, PA
Center for Public IntegritySenior Writer1998 — 2000Washington, DC

Skills & more

Creative Direction44Advertising64Marketing86Integrated Marketing17Brand Management38Marketing Strategy99Marketing Management30Go-to-market Strategy10Sports Marketing22Marketing Communications26Program Management7Digital Marketing19

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RetailNew MediaBrand DevelopmentTrainingRetail MarketingNonprofitsSalesIntegrationManagementCreative StrategyCreative SolutionsBudgets

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Colleagues at Next Ventures

Dani Kolkebeck

MBA Associate at Next Ventures

Felix Kim

Principal at Next Ventures

Jordan Pascasio

Partner at Next Ventures

Lance Armstrong

General Partner at Next Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mel Strong?: Mel Strong is a founding partner at NEXT VENTURES. He spent 17 years at Nike before co-founding the venture capital firm, which focuses on health and wellness companies.
Where does Mel Strong work?: Mel Strong is Partner at Next Ventures.
What check size does Mel Strong write?: Mel Strong typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Mel Strong go to school?: Mel Strong studied at Drexel University (Bachelor of Science, Education); American University (Masters, Journalism and Public Affairs).

Same school

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Also attended American University79

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Shared employers

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