Melissa Burghardt

Melissa Burghardt is a seasoned venture partner and advisor with extensive experience in investing in innovative teams and sustainable solutions. Currently serving as a Venture Partner at Wedbush Ventures and Redstick Ventures, Melissa focuses on empowering founders and driving advancements in sustainable food production. Additional roles include Principal at Connected Fields, where efforts are directed towards scaling impactful innovations, and Limited Partner at MCJ Collective, investing in climate tech startups. Melissa’s previous positions include VP of Ops Innovation at sweetgreen, Chief Operating Officer at Miso Robotics, and growth consultant at thrv.com. With a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Caltech, Melissa combines a strong technical background with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.