Wildwood Ventures

Building and investing in human technology businesses that bring life to the full

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Advisors

Mel
Strong

Managing Partner, Next Ventures

VC | Industry

Kevin
Bailey

EVP, VF Corp. and former President, Vans

Industry | VF

Jennifer
Ingraffea

Chief Product and Merchandising Officer, The North Face

Industry | VF

Robin
Thurston

Founder and CEO at Outside Interactive Inc

Industry | Founder

Jen
McLaren

President, Altra

Industry | VF

Nina
Flood

President, Timberland

Industry | VF

Adam
Rutledge

VP, Americas Wholesale & New Business Models, The North Face

Industry | VF

Jan Van
Mossvelde

President, Smartwool + Icebreaker

Industry | VF

Sheeba
Philip

Founder Advisor, Leadership Mentor

Mission | Industry

Vance
Brown

Unicorn builder + multi-time founder/CEO

Founder | Mission

Cassie
Abel

Founder, Wild Rye

Founder | Industry

Charles
Irizarry

AI Advisor, Entrepreneur

Founder | Industry

The coaching and mentorship the Wildwood team brings to founders has been critical for us. The startup journey is one of high-highs and low-lows and navigating through them all is no small task. Wildwood’s decades of industry knowledge and leadership experience coupled with their ‘ready-when-you-need-them’ partnership style have been pivotal to our success so far.

Barruch Ben-Zekry

CEO and Founder of Out & Back

Wildwood’s exceptional partnership has undeniably given my early-stage entrepreneurial endeavor, Kinsa, a strategic advantage needed to excel in today’s competitive startup landscape. The team has provided an unparalleled thought partnership, strategic perspective, and assistance in accessing resources and partners. Wildwood’s sharp and discerning guidance, coupled with their steadfast support, has propelled Kinsa to unprecedented heights of success.

Kindra Roberts

CEO and Founder of Kinsa

Partnering with Wildwood has been a game-changer for us. Their guidance helped us pivot our app while focusing on solving a real problem that aligns with our values. They are well equipped to provide big picture and tactical support. The team is great – caring, collaborative, and super smart. We couldn’t ask for a better partner on this journey.

Clint Jarvis

CEO and Founder of Roots