Where does Melanie Fountaine work?

Melanie Fountaine is Founder of Joshin.

What companies did Melanie Fountaine found?

Melanie Fountaine founded Joshin.

Where did Melanie Fountaine go to school?

Melanie Fountaine studied at University of Minnesota Duluth (Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology + Foreign Studies); Capella University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology).

Melanie Fountaine

Founder

Founder at Joshin

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

FoundedJoshin

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46 people in our graph share verified history with Melanie — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Lauren IngramunlockedMelanie: together at Joshin (2024–2025)

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×4Melanie: together at Rethinkfirst

×4Melanie: together at Capella University

Founder at Joshin

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Joshin's investors · 5

AIFNew York · since 2024 Cake VenturesSan Francisco · $200K – $750K checks Claritas CapitalNashville · $2M – $5M checks M25Chicago · $500K – $3M checks Service Provider CapitalVail

Co-founders at Joshin

Melissa DanielsenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Experience

RethinkFirstSenior Vice President, Customer Success2025 — 2026
JoshinCo-Founder + Chief Operating Officer (Acquired 2025)2018 — 2025
JP HomesCo-Founder (Acquired 2025)2011 — 2025
Down Syndrome Association of MinnesotaMember Board of Directors2019 — 2022
Josh's PlaceCo-Founder + Chief Operating Officer (Acquired 2019)2011 — 2019

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Operations ManagementJob Coaching

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Melanie Fountaine?: Executive Officer, Director, Promoter at Joshin
Where does Melanie Fountaine work?: Melanie Fountaine is Founder of Joshin.
What companies did Melanie Fountaine found?: Melanie Fountaine founded Joshin.
Where did Melanie Fountaine go to school?: Melanie Fountaine studied at University of Minnesota Duluth (Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology + Foreign Studies); Capella University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology).

Founder mafias

Capella University mafia9

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Paresh PatelPhDFounded VendScreen +1 Rob AdamsPhDFounded Alumni Ventures Mark DowdsMSCFounded Responsible Margo JordanMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Enrichly Mary Ellen BeliveauMaster of Education (M.Ed.)Founded Knowledge to Practice Terry McCorkleBSFounded Phishcloud

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University of Minnesota Duluth mafia9

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Brian BispalaMechanical EngineeringFounded CrashPlan +1 Robert EthierBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded Impact Science Ventures Kristen DenzerMAFounded Tierra Encantada Kyle KingsleyBachelor of Science - BSFounded Vireo Growth Jacob BalmaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Maxwell Labs Melissa DanielsenBachelor of ArtsFounded Joshin

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Rethinkfirst mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Paul McCreadieBoard MemberFounded Arbor Metrix Melissa DanielsenSenior Vice President StrategyFounded Joshin

Same school

Also attended University of Minnesota Duluth23

Peyton GreenVice President of Investments at Traction Capital Eskender AbebeProduct Research Partner at Archetype Rigo da SilvaLead DataOps Engineer at Camber Partners Brian BispalaInvestor at Great North Ventures Amit SinghalManaging Partner at SmartStart Fund Angela WoodChief Financial Officer at North Sky

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Also attended Capella University16

Mitch BensonInvestor at EPIC VENTURES Veronica FeyOperations & Analysis at Soundboard Venture Fund Jeany VegaExecutive Assistant at Hypersphere Ventures Margaret StryboschVP of Finance at Boundless Accelerator Shane ShookInvestor at ForgePoint Capital Rob AdamsManaging Partner at Alumni Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at RethinkFirst5

Paul McCreadieManaging Partner and COO at Arboretum Ventures Matthew GreenfieldManaging Partner at Rethink Capital Partners Matt SavarickGeneral Partner at Iter Investments Melissa DanielsenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter at Joshin Eran RosenthalExecutive Officer, Director at Rethink Autism

Also worked at Joshin3

Lauren IngramPrincipal at AIF Tania GrantPartner at Claritas Capital Melissa DanielsenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter at Joshin