Melissa Wallace

Melissa Wallace is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in consumer, B2B, and creative agency roles, specializing in new technology and entertainment sectors. She has worked with renowned brands like Superfly, DIRECTV, A&E, eMusic, and played a pivotal role in the success of Buddy Media, acquired by Salesforce.com for $689M. Melissa, in collaboration with Laura Maiurano, founded fivefoottwo in 2018, a Marketing Collective aimed at supporting early-stage startups.

Melissa's educational background includes a Master's degree in Media Studies from New School University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from University at Albany, SUNY.

Throughout her career, Melissa has held key positions such as Co-Founder & CEO at fivefoottwo marketing LLC, Head Of Marketing at The FEAT, Board Member & Marketing Advisor at beet & pear, among others. She has also contributed her expertise as a mentor at Techstars and held significant marketing roles at companies like Superfly, A&E Television Networks, and Salesforce.com.

Melissa Wallace's vast experience, particularly in rebranding and driving marketing strategies, makes her a sought-after professional in the marketing industry. Her background in new technology and entertainment sectors, coupled with her entrepreneurial ventures like fivefoottwo, highlights her diverse skill set and industry knowledge.