Melanie Graff

Melanie Graff is a seasoned Talent Acquisition and People Leader currently working as a VC Talent Partner and Head of Talent Acquisition at NFDG (Nat Friedman's venture capital firm).1 She has extensive experience in the tech industry and venture capital space, focusing on hiring for critical roles in technology startups within the portfolio.

Professional Background

Melanie's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in talent acquisition and people management:

• Current Role: Since July 2023, she has been working in Venture Capital as Head of Talent Acquisition, partnering with Nat Friedman to hire for high-priority roles in technology startups.1

• Previous Positions:

  • Vice President of People at Pathlight (May 2022 - April 2023)
  • Director of Talent Acquisition at Iterable (May 2020 - May 2022)
  • Senior Manager and Senior Recruiter at Iterable (June 2017 - May 2020)
  • Senior Recruiter at Xamarin (acquired by Microsoft) (March 2014 - March 2017)
  • Senior Recruiter at Yammer (acquired by Microsoft) (April 2012 - March 2014)
  • Recruiter at Google (April 2011 - April 2012)

Expertise and Focus

Melanie specializes in developing deep relationships with team members, peers, candidates, and hiring managers.1 She leverages her industry knowledge and strong networking skills to make successful connections in the tech startup ecosystem. Some of the recent investments she's been involved with include Character AI, Eleven Labs, Coreweave, Accord, Turntable, Perplexity AI, Distyl AI, and Atomic Semi.1

Education and Professional Development

Melanie holds a BA in English from the University of Connecticut.1 She is also a member of Chief, a private network designed to drive more women into positions of power and support their leadership development.1

Location and Network

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Melanie has built an extensive professional network with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1 Her experience and connections in the tech industry make her a valuable asset in the venture capital and startup ecosystem.