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Melissa Danielsen

Founder

Founder at Joshin

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

FoundedJoshin

Founder at Joshin

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Joshin's investors · 5

AIFNew York · since 2024Cake VenturesSan Francisco · $200K – $750K checksClaritas CapitalNashville · $2M – $5M checksM25Chicago · $500K – $3M checksService Provider CapitalVail

Co-founders at Joshin

MFMelanie Fountaine
Melanie FountaineExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Experience

  1. Joi+BlokesStrategic Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  2. Journey To LeadFellow/Membercurrent2024 — present
  3. RethinkFirstSenior Vice President Strategy2025 — 2026
  4. Innovation Roundtable, A World 50 Group CommunityAcademy Faculty2024 — 2025
  5. JoshinCo-founder and CEO (Company Acquired)2019 — 2025
  6. JPHCo-Founder (Company Acquired)2011 — 2025
  7. Josh's PlaceCo-founder/CEO (Company Acquired)2011 — 2019
  8. ComcastSenior Business Development & Marketing Strategist2007 — 2011
  9. Carlson MarketingCorporate Meeting & Operations Manager2004 — 2007
  10. E! NetworksAdvertising Sales Assistant2003 — 2004Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Marketing CommunicationsBrand AwarenessPromotionsCreative StrategyEvent MarketingProduct LaunchEvent PlanningSales ManagementBudget ManagementTravel ManagementPublic SpeakingMicrosoft
+12 moreAdobe Creative SuiteBudgetsLeadership DevelopmentSalesLeadershipCustomer ServiceManagementTeam LeadershipCRMProject ManagementTeam BuildingSocial Media Marketing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Melissa Danielsen?
Executive Officer, Director, Promoter at Joshin
Where does Melissa Danielsen work?
Melissa Danielsen is Founder of Joshin.
What companies did Melissa Danielsen found?
Melissa Danielsen founded Joshin.
Where did Melissa Danielsen go to school?
Melissa Danielsen studied at Harvard Business School Online (Other/ Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials); Hamline University (Master of Business Administration - MBA Courses Completed); University of Minnesota Duluth (Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Media Studies).

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