Emily Newman

Emily Newman is a seasoned entrepreneurial executive with over a decade of experience in driving multimillion-dollar revenues for startups.

Currently serving as the CEO of Atlanta-based online learning platform If I Made, a company she established in 2015, Emily has successfully led it to attract over 150,000 registered students globally.

In parallel to her role at If I Made, she held the positions of CEO and Editor in Chief at the esteemed online wedding blog and used wedding dress listing service, OnceWed.com.

Emily's journey began in 2008 when she founded Once Wed with a modest investment of $5000, transforming it into a flourishing venture supporting 10 employees and garnering 12 million annual page views before its acquisition by AO7 Online Media in 2018.

Her extensive expertise encompasses digital marketing, sales, the wedding industry, online learning, and business development, enabling her to propel organizations forward through strategic leadership and innovative idea generation.

Known for her problem-solving skills and passion for overcoming new challenges in the startup landscape, Emily thrives on ensuring profitability from the inception of ventures.

Throughout her career, Emily has been commended and featured in notable media outlets such as Good Morning America, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and NBC.com for her exemplary leadership and forward-thinking vision.

Emily pursued her studies at Woodward Academy and has held key positions including Founder & CEO at If I Made, Former Founder & CEO at Once Wed, and Former Commercial and Fashion Model at Elite Model Management.