Malinda Gagnon

Malinda Gagnon is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in IT, cybersecurity, and technology services.

Currently serving as the CEO of Uprise Partners, a company specializing in technology services, Malinda has a wealth of experience in the industry.

Previously, Malinda held key positions at prominent organizations such as WPP-GroupM as a Senior Partner and Google as a Strategist.

Malinda is passionate about supporting early-stage companies and actively engages in mentoring programs with various institutions like Techstars, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, and MassChallenge.

In the realm of education, Malinda pursued a B.A. at Bates College, studied Linguistics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and obtained an M.A. in International Relations & Communications from Boston University.

With a rich history in different roles, Malinda has been involved in various ventures including serving as a Co-Host at Data Myths Podcast, Chief Executive Officer at Uprise Partners, and as an Investor, Advisor, and Co-Founder at multiple companies.

Malinda's past experiences also include being a Sr. Partner and Head of Product Management & Technology at GroupM, Director of Consulting at GroupM, and a Strategist at Google.

Furthermore, Malinda has contributed to academia as a Teaching Fellow & Researcher at Boston University and engaged in Government Relations at Partners HealthCare.