MEL STRONG
Partner at Next Ventures
ActiveInvestor
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About
Mel Strong is Partner at Next Ventures.
Recent News & Mentions
Feb 3, 2026FundingKindred - Series CApr 1, 2023FundingKindred - Series ASep 1, 2022FundingMomentous - Series AApr 1, 2022FundingKindred - SeedFeb 1, 2021FundingOutside - Series BJun 1, 2020FundingOutside - Series ADec 1, 2019FundingOutside - SeedNov 1, 2019FundingMomentous - Series AFeb 1, 2019FundingKindred - Seed
Experience
PartnerCurrent
Next VenturesPresent - Present
Board MemberCurrent
OK CapsuleJan 2023 - Present
Interim Chief Marketing Officer
ŌURAJan 2021 - Dec 2021
Board MemberCurrent
Honey StingerJan 2021 - Present
Board Member
MomentousJan 2021 - Dec 2023
Founding Member
KindredJan 2020 - Dec 2023
Angel InvestorCurrent
Strong InvestmentsJan 2020 - Present
Board Observer
OutsideJan 2020 - Dec 2021
AdvisorCurrent
VSCO®Jan 2019 - Present
AdvisorCurrent
NikeJan 2019 - Present
Founding Partner, Whole Person Health Venture FundCurrent
NEXT VENTŪRESJan 2019 - Present
Co-Founder and OwnerCurrent
Hood River Mountain Bike AdventuresJan 2014 - Present
Online Editor, Runner's World Magazine
Rodale Inc.Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
Senior Writer
Center for Public IntegrityJan 1998 - Dec 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mel Strong?
Mel Strong is Partner at Next Ventures.