Nikki Mendell

Nikki Mendell is a seasoned professional with over thirteen years of experience in partnerships, business development, product, and marketing.

She has a strong background in relationship building, strategic partnership management, and program and product launches.

With a track record of navigating high-growth environments in startups and enterprises, Nikki has honed her skills in collaboration, communication, and resourcefulness.

Her expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams in go-to-market strategy, developing partner programs, and delivering impactful results.

Currently, Nikki leads Business Development and B2B Marketing at The Muse, focusing on driving new business and revenue growth through strategic partnerships and product collaborations.

Her past experiences include leading B2B video product launches at Meta, developing partnerships and securing opportunities at Meetup with brands like MSNBC, Fox Entertainment, and Michelle Obama's When We All Vote, and overseeing brand marketing and partnerships at Refinery29, including managing the marketing strategy for the brand event, 29Rooms.

Nikki's educational background includes an MBA from Columbia Business School, a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communications and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as certifications in Brand Strategy from NYU and Digital Marketing from General Assembly.

Her professional journey includes roles as Director of Business Development, Senior Manager of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at The Muse, Product Marketing Manager at Facebook, Sales Account Executive at Meetup, Brand Strategy & Business Development Consultant, and various marketing and communications roles at Refinery29.

Nikki has also shared her expertise as an advisor at Candid and has held positions in public relations, account management, and product marketing across different industries.

With a diverse background and a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic partnerships and innovative product launches, Nikki Mendell is a versatile professional known for her creative problem-solving and collaborative approach.