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Melani Gordon

Business Coach & Advisor | Scaling leaders, companies & careers | Exited Founder | 20+ years in B2B SaaS

Reno, Nevada

Invests in

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $80,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $930,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $160,000.00

Work Experience

2023

  • Executive Coach & Partner

    2023

    Evolution is a global coaching, consulting, and investment firm that partners with high-growth companies and investors to drive long-term, holistic success through leadership and culture. We work exclusively with companies that strive to be iconic, world-enriching, evolutionary businesses, such as Glassdoor, Slack, Microsoft, Dropbox, Radiology Partners, Twitter (X), Ford Foundation, and more.

2025

  • Board Member

    2025

    CNote gives corporations, institutions and individuals a simple, effective way to invest in under-resourced communities at scale.

  • Founder & Business Coach

    2020

    I help ambitious humans get unstuck, get clear, and take back the wheel in their careers, businesses, and lives. I coach startup founders, execs, and career leaders through high-stakes transitions—whether that’s scaling a company, exiting a role, shifting identities, or simply figuring out what’s next when the old playbook no longer works.

  • Venture Partner / Angel Investor

    2021

  • Limited Partner

    2022

2021 - 2022

  • Investment Principal, Techstars Anywhere

    2021 - 2022

    I helped run Techstars Anywhere—sourcing startups, building teams, and shaping strategy while guiding founders and mentors through the wild ride.

  • CEO / Co-Founder

    2012 - 2021

    I co-founded Evergreen (formerly TapHunter), a software company that helped over 5,000 bars and restaurants stay organized, update menus, and connect with customers—used by names like Whole Foods and Stone Brewing.

  • Business Coach

    2020 - 2021

    As a coach with Founders First, I helped scrappy, service-based businesses grow smart—backing underrepresented founders with real talk and real results.

  • Co-Founder

    2014 - 2019

  • CEO / Co-Founder

    2006 - 2012

    Founded and led a scrappy marketing agency that turned creative ideas into ROI for brands like True Religion, Quidel, and Swinerton

2005 - 2006

  • Marketing Manager

    2005 - 2006