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Melinda Gloriosa

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Associate at Rev1 Ventures · Director at Trace 3d

Columbus, Ohio

Writes $150K – $325K checks · typically $240K

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About

Melinda Gloriosa, a former mechanical engineer and named inventor on multiple U.S. automotive seat patents, applies deep hardware expertise and formal VC/angel training while co-chairing the 2024 ACA Summit.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechHealthtechSaaS

Director at Trace 3d

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Trace 3d's investors · 4

Allied Venture PartnersCalgary · $100K – $350K checks · since 2024Ohio Innovation FundDublin · $500K – $4M checks · since 2024Portland Seed FundPortland · $25K checks · since 2024Service Provider CapitalVail · since 2024

Experience

  1. R1 CapitalVice President, Investmentscurrent2026 — presentColumbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
  2. 71/70 AngelsManaging Director- 71/70 Angelscurrent2024 — present
  3. Ohio TechAngelsManaging Director- Ohio TechAngelscurrent2022 — present
  4. Rev1 VenturesCapital Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  5. Rev1 VenturesManaging Director- Investment Funds2021 — 2026Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
  6. FinOpslyBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
  7. HubiFiBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentColumbus, Ohio, United States
  8. Trace 3DBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentColumbus, Ohio, United States
  9. RedNOx, Inc.Board Observercurrent2025 — present
  10. ConverSight.aiBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
  11. Praos HealthBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
  12. EnzeeBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentColumbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
  13. Stuff n Things Vintage ShopBusiness Ownercurrent2025 — presentOhio, United States
  14. Mel Endeavors, LLCOwner and Project Consultant2020 — 2023Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
  15. WillowWorksManaging Director2017 — 2020Columbus, Ohio
  16. Centene Corporation- Buckeye Health PlanSenior Project Manager2014 — 2017Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
  17. Career BreakFull-time parenting2010 — 2014
  18. Parker HannifinProject Engineer, New Product Development2009 — 2010Columbus, Ohio Area
  19. American Honda Motor Company, Inc.New Product Development Engineer2002 — 2009Marysville, Ohio, United States

Skills & more

Leadership4CommunicationDesign ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingBoard GovernanceDeal Flow1Strategic Partnerships3Corporate Venture Capital2Fund Management2Angel Investing1Automotive EngineeringProject Engineering
+12 moreMechanical EngineeringManaged CarePartner Relationship ManagementInvestment ManagementInvestment PortfoliosResearch SkillsBusiness Advisory ServicesProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipManufacturingProgram Management
  • Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers — Project Management Institute
  • Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers — Project Management Institute
  • Generative AI Overview for Project Managers — Project Management Institute
  • Advanced Angel Investing — Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University
  • VC University ONLINE — VC University
  • Scrum: The Basics — LinkedIn
  • Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management — LinkedIn
  • Design Thinking: Venture Design — LinkedIn
  • Agile Foundations — LinkedIn
  • Girl Scout Gold Award — Girl Scouts of the USA

From Melinda's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Trace

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Colleagues at Rev1 Ventures

Alicia Oddi
Managing Director, Venture Services at Rev1 Ventures
Amy Taylor
Board of Directors; President, Downtown Columbus, Inc. at Rev1 Ventures
Amy Whetsell
Executive Administrator at Rev1 Ventures
Andrea Ewing
Director, Corporate Partnerships at Rev1 Ventures
Andrea O’Carroll
Managing Director, Venture Platform at Rev1 Ventures
Avi Jayaraman
Seae Ventures Fellow at Seae Ventures
Brian Brohman
Life Sciences Advisory Partner at Rev1 Ventures
Carol Curtis, PhD
Advisory Partner at Rev1 Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Melinda Gloriosa?
Melinda Gloriosa, a former mechanical engineer and named inventor on multiple U.S. automotive seat patents, applies deep hardware expertise and formal VC/angel training while co-chairing the 2024 ACA Summit.
Where does Melinda Gloriosa work?
Melinda Gloriosa is Associate at Rev1 Ventures.
What does Melinda Gloriosa invest in?
Melinda Gloriosa invests in Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Melinda Gloriosa write?
Melinda Gloriosa typically writes checks of $150K – $325K.
What companies has Melinda Gloriosa invested in?
Investments tracked here include Trace.
Where did Melinda Gloriosa go to school?
Melinda Gloriosa studied at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University (MBA, Business Administration); The University of Toledo (BSME, Mechanical Engineering).

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