We will build companies that not only improve the lives of women, but create a new investment flywheel for female founders.

Fierce Foundry co-founds NewCos with capital investment plus services to ensure success at every stage.

Consumer Insights: Define the problem, audience

Financial models to determine potential ROI

Founder Assessment and matching program

Persona development, competition, message testing

UI/UX Testing

Build beta or MVP

Present and assess product-market fit and demand

Scientific Strategy

Determine product roadmap

Build and launch

Feature testing

Evidence generation

Sustainable marketing and sales efforts

Operations setup and training

Consumer insights: Market Expansion

Feature Testing

Support for future expansion with HR and Marketing, later-stage fundraising and, legal guidance through exit

Our FierceCos

About Dove: An innovative app designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. By combining personalized, real-time support with advanced technology, DOVE creates a comforting virtual oasis for connection, engagement, and proactive care.

About the Founder: Alison Nail-Malone is an experienced HR consultant transforming leadership and strategy for nonprofits and small businesses, also a grief educator and end-of-life doula.

About Vested: A financial education and guidance platform designed to help women reach financial independence through clear, step-by-step progress. It combines simple investing education, personalized learning paths, community, and a visual dashboard that tracks key financial milestones.

About the Founder: Tess is a financial educator and founder of Wealth with Tess, a community helping millennial women achieve financial independence through simple, no-jargon investing strategies. After losing $80K in her 20s, she built a $1M net worth by 35 and now empowers thousands through workshops, coaching, and her growing Instagram community

Management Team

  • Melissa Wallace

    CEO

  • Danika McVarish

    Founder Operations and Partner Relations

  • Theresa Neil

    Product Management

  • Katie Schuele

    COO

  • Lindsey Rohde

    Director of Community

  • Bari Epstein

    CFO

  • Caroline Deliakis

    Founder Operations

  • Laura Maiurano

    CMO

  • Abigail Glezer

    Fundraising Intern

Active Service Providers

  • Oleg Petrenko

  • Katie Dunn

  • Leslee Cohen

  • Trevor Mason

  • Elizabeth Prenger

  • Erin Rose

  • Lydia Roos

  • Lauren Banyar Reich

  • Taylor Bitsoli

  • Karen Li

Strategic Partners and Advisors

  • Kelle Rozell

  • Tarah Raldiris

  • Julie Goodwin

  • Sabrina Kelly

  • Jennie Bluemthal

  • Candice Edwards

  • Dr. Kristin Markell

  • Jac White

  • Alexandria DeVito

  • Randi Cohen

  • Alexandra Satine

  • Julia Bertnstein

  • John Gauch

  • Kate Brodock

  • Jodi Neuhauser

  • Jonathan Wise

  • Natalie Kaminski

  • Amy Tang

  • Ambreem Molitor

  • Neha Bhalani

  • Mike Joslin

  • Cara Osborne

  • Kristina Chapple

  • Dianna Lesage

  • Jeannine Fischer

  • Madison Soucie

  • Edie Woelfe

  • Emily Loftin

  • Dan Hoffman

  • Taryn Jones Laeben

  • Katrin De Haan

  • Namrata Singhal

  • Meredith Brunette

  • Jazna Olmsted Stannard

  • Sarah Anto

  • Tess Waresmith

  • Simona Todorova

  • Alison Cuzzolino

  • Kathy Keating

  • Karen Bennett

  • Anna Daily

  • Stacey Schultz

  • Geoff Scott

  • Joe Manganelli

  • Deena Biakowitz

  • Jacqueline Peros

  • Jess Schram

  • Katie Horgan

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