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Mia Merrill
VP, Platform @ Create - We're Hiring!
Mia Merrill is the Vice President of Platform at Create, a venture studio based in the Greater New York City Area. In her role, she oversees executive search, recruiting, and people operations for Create and its portfolio companies. She has been with Create since April 2019 and was part of the founding team, contributing significantly to the company's development and operational strategies.1
Professional Background
Before joining Create, Mia held various significant positions:
- Talent in Residence at Anthemis Group (April 2023 - Present), where she focuses on investing and cultivating entrepreneurial talent in women within the financial services sector.
- Founder of Candid (2016 - 2021), an initiative aimed at raising awareness about important political issues within the tech community.
- Director of Talent at The Wing (January 2018 - January 2019), where she managed a rapid scaling of the company’s workforce from 80 to 300 employees.
- Head of People and Culture at Nomad Financial (2017 - 2018), leading HR functions during a critical growth phase.12
Education
Mia holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University and has a Bachelor's degree from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both operational management and human resources.1
Current Focus
At Create, Mia is instrumental in building best-in-class companies by leveraging her expertise in talent acquisition and organizational development. Her commitment to fostering inclusive work environments is evident through her previous roles, where she implemented various initiatives to enhance workplace culture and diversity.12