Monica Wood
Monica Wood
Monica Wood is an accomplished entrepreneur and mother of three who is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle. She is the former Cofounder and CEO of Myxx Inc., an innovative startup that uses technology to make healthy eating more accessible. Monica is also a Senior Director of Product Management at Vericast, a leading marketing solutions provider, and a former Senior Manager/Product Manager at LivingSocial and MaxPoint, respectively. She has also served as a mentor at Techstars and chaired various committees and initiatives in tech and other industries.
Monica's academic background includes a Master's degree in Economics from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Colorado Denver. Her professional journey has been hallmarked by various accomplishments, including the loss of 100 pounds, two triathlons, and over 5,000 miles ran over 14 years. Her inspiration for starting Myxx stemmed from a desire to promote culinary education, interactive recipe experiences, and ways to engage retailers, brands, and consumers in the healthy eating movement.
Monica's expertise lies in product management, sales, data science, mentorship, and entrepreneurship, among others. Her interests include culinary arts, running, triathlons, and advocating for healthy living. Her story is an inspiring one that highlights the power of determination and passion in creating meaningful change in ourselves and those around us.