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Umaimah Mendhro

Founder

Founder/CEO at VIDA & Co.

New York, New York

Writes $500K – $2M checks · typically $1M

FoundedVIDA & Co. · YC

About

Umaimah Mendhro is Founder and President of One League, a global education institution connecting emerging leaders to educational resources and opportunities for social impact, and VIDA, a platform for creatives and producers to create and sell original products at scale. Previously, she held product leadership roles at West, Microsoft, and other early-stage technology companies, managing a $60M business unit and leading consumer initiatives from launch to millions of users. She holds 13 patents in media and entertainment, founded thedreamfly.org, a conflict resolution initiative operating across four countries, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSc from Cornell University.

Founder/CEO at VIDA & Co.YC S17

Intro paths

YC

Umaimah went through Y Combinator (Summer 2017) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Umaimah can intro founders to VIDA & Co.'s investors below.

VIDA & Co.'s investors · 5

ACE & CompanyNew YorkHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcLos Angeles · $100K – $1M checksIndicator VenturesNew York · $1M – $3M checksUpslope VenturesDenver · $100K – $250K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2017

Experience

  1. One LeagueFounder & Presidentcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Halogen VenturesVenture Partner & Advisorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. dreamflyCo-Foundercurrent2007 — present
  4. VIDAFoundercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. WestManaging Director, Product Strategy and Early-Stage Ventures2012 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
  6. MicrosoftDirector, Product Management, Startup Business Group2009 — 2012Seattle, WA
  7. Harvard Business SchoolMBA, Baker Scholar2007 — 2009Boston, MA
  8. EndeavorAssociate2008Cape Town, South Africa
  9. McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2008Dubai, UAE
  10. Microsoft CorporationProduct Manager2002 — 2006

Education

  1. Harvard Business SchoolMBA with Highest Distinction, Baker Scholar (Top 5% of Class)2007 — 2009
  2. Cornell UniversityBS, Human Development; coursework in Computer Science1999 — 2001

Skills & more

SaaS3Strategic Planning92Strategy99Entrepreneurship97Marketing Strategy55Marketing Management20Business Development50Global P&L Management4Start-ups60Executive Management8Analytics5Competitive Analysis21
+12 moreLeadershipCreative DirectionMarketingProduct ManagementE-commerceOnline MarketingProgram ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsManagement ConsultingP&L ManagementStrategic PartnershipsBusiness Strategy

Languages English · Sindhi · Urdu

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Umaimah Mendhro?
Umaimah Mendhro is Founder and President of One League, a global education institution connecting emerging leaders to educational resources and opportunities for social impact, and VIDA, a platform for creatives and producers to create and sell original products at scale. Previously, she held product leadership roles at West, Microsoft, and other early-stage technology companies, managing a $60M business unit and leading consumer initiatives from launch to millions of users. She holds 13 patents in media and entertainment, founded thedreamfly.org, a conflict resolution initiative operating across four countries, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSc from Cornell University.
Where does Umaimah Mendhro work?
Umaimah Mendhro is Founder/CEO of VIDA & Co..
What check size does Umaimah Mendhro write?
Umaimah Mendhro typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
What companies did Umaimah Mendhro found?
Umaimah Mendhro founded VIDA & Co..
Where did Umaimah Mendhro go to school?
Umaimah Mendhro studied at Harvard Business School (MBA with Highest Distinction, Baker Scholar (Top 5% of Class)); Cornell University (BS, Human Development; coursework in Computer Science).

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