Melani Gordon

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.

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

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

Marketing Manager

2005 - 2006