Melanie Wagner is a mission-driven investment professional dedicated to ensuring that technology serves a greater purpose—providing communities with essential resources and empowering underserved populations. With deep expertise in the full product lifecycle, honed through roles at leading tech companies like Verizon, IBM and hands-on product creation at organizations such as Matilda and Wonova, Melanie leverages her experience across both high-scale initiatives and agile, resourceful development environments to identify and support transformative investment opportunities in Real Estate, hardware, AI and gaming technologies.As the founder of Matilda, a New York-based Minority-Women Enterprise, Melanie leads with a mission-first approach, focusing on decentralizing access to essential products and services through a fusion of hardware, software, and design. Recognized at CES and awarded in France, Matilda works tirelessly to address the basic needs of all communities by collaborating with global government officials and Fortune 500 companies to implement meaningful, lasting change. Matilda’s core ethos is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to critical resources, and its products are designed to be both sustainable and impactful, aligning profitability with a profound social mission.Throughout her career, including her work at IBM where she led scalable AI and Hybrid Cloud initiatives, Melanie has championed technology solutions that prioritize social good over profit. Additionally she has led some of the largest data analysis for entities such as Verizon. Her unwavering commitment to social responsibility drives Matilda’s efforts to create innovative, high-growth devices that support a better future for all. With a focus on strategy, market entry, and ecosystem partnerships, Melanie remains dedicated to fostering resilient, equitable, and AI-driven communities that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Telekinesis Technology, Mixed Reality with Enterprise Software, Inclusive Technology, Custom HardwareVisionary & C-Suite: Business Structure & Strategy of Smart Devices, AI Road-map and Quality, AI Logic, Business Systems / IT, FinancesProduct Development: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Design, Product Management