Melanie Marconi

Melanie Marconi is the Founder and CEO of VIDA Coworking, a community-based coworking company with locations in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon.2 She launched VIDA in 2019 with the mission to provide workspace, support services, and curated amenities to help people "Make Life/Work".12

Background and Experience

Melanie is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background:

• She co-founded BDI Events, an event planning and conference coordination firm based in LA.1
• She also launched Where Will They Stay? and The Modern Concierge.12
• Prior to entrepreneurship, she worked in public relations, including an internship at Rogers & Cowan Public Relations.2

Education and Early Career

• Melanie graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Journalism and Communication.2
• She began her career in public relations in Los Angeles before becoming an "accidental entrepreneur" at age 23.24

VIDA Coworking

The idea for VIDA came to Melanie in 2017 when she was searching for a coworking space for her small team.1 She found that existing options didn't cater to the needs of women business owners, particularly those with children.13 This led her to create VIDA, which is:

• Designed to support the complexity of modern life for professionals.2
• Woman-owned and led, actively welcoming children and providing support for women and families.3
• Focused on providing turn-key offices that enhance team productivity and work experience.2

Personal Life and Values

• Melanie is a single mother, which has influenced her approach to business and life.13
• She is actively involved in the nonprofit community and serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Xcelerate Women.2
• In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading nonfiction books, and maintaining detailed to-do lists.2

Melanie Marconi's entrepreneurial journey and personal experiences have shaped VIDA Coworking into a unique workspace solution that aims to help professionals balance their work and personal lives effectively.