Melinda Gloriosa
InvestorAssociate at Rev1 Ventures
Columbus, Ohio
Writes $150K – $325K checks · typically $240K
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
Experience
- R1 CapitalVice President, Investmentscurrent2026 — presentColumbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
- 71/70 AngelsManaging Director- 71/70 Angelscurrent2024 — present
- Ohio TechAngelsManaging Director- Ohio TechAngelscurrent2022 — present
- Rev1 VenturesCapital Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Rev1 VenturesManaging Director- Investment Funds2021 — 2026Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
- FinOpslyBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
- HubiFiBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentColumbus, Ohio, United States
- Trace 3DBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentColumbus, Ohio, United States
- RedNOx, Inc.Board Observercurrent2025 — present
- ConverSight.aiBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Praos HealthBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
- EnzeeBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentColumbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
- Stuff n Things Vintage ShopBusiness Ownercurrent2025 — presentOhio, United States
- Mel Endeavors, LLCOwner and Project Consultant2020 — 2023Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
- WillowWorksManaging Director2017 — 2020Columbus, Ohio
- Centene Corporation- Buckeye Health PlanSenior Project Manager2014 — 2017Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
- Career BreakFull-time parenting2010 — 2014
- Parker HannifinProject Engineer, New Product Development2009 — 2010Columbus, Ohio Area
- 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
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Mechanical 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.
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
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
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.
- 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).
Same school
Also attended Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University8
Tony YangPortfolio Growth at Mucker CapitalLondon ThompsonCoordinator, Venture Studio Services at Rev1 VenturesMatthew WahlrabVenture Partner at Boutique Venture PartnersTelly RenfroeAdvisor at OUTPOST VENTURESRodney SampsonGeneral Partner at 100 Black Angels & Allies FundFlavia AndradeInvestor at IDL Ventures
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Also attended The University of Toledo23
Vipul KellaInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalChris HocevarExecutive Partner at Flare Capital PartnersNeil CameronVenture Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures AgTyler AmesEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceVictor Pascucci IIIManaging General Partner, Cofounder at Energy Capital VenturesEvaLegal at NAP
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