Laura Melahn

Co-Founder

2024

We’re putting the power of AI to work for parents, focused on supporting families and growing human connection.

Founder & Managing Partner

2024

Investor and advisor supporting consumer technology companies, focusing on AI innovation and health.

Board Member

2021 - 2024

Board Member

2020 - 2024

Board Observer

2019 - 2024

Board Member

2018 - 2024

Labor marketplace for education. Swing connects local educators to substitute teaching opportunities at schools and districts across the U.S.

Investor

2018 - 2024

Partner

2011 - 2024

I was a Partner at Google Ventures for 12 years. I led investments in consumer technology companies and built the firm’s marketing function. I helped the team grow from a $50M fund to a >$3B fund. My investments at GV included: Mill (Series A, Board Director), Signos (Series A, Board Director), Lovevery (Series B, Board Observer), Happiest Baby (Series B), Outdoor Voices (Series C, Board Observer), and Swing Education (Series B, Board Director). I did early brand work with Zipline, Robinhood, One Medical, Impossible Foods, Element Science, Grail, and Calico.

President

2019 - 2022

Board Observer

2018 - 2020