Natalie Riso

Natalie Riso is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at Mercury, Riso leads pre-seed fundraising initiatives and oversees experimentation to identify promising business ideas. As a Climatebase Cohort 6 Fellow, Riso is engaged in climate startup projects and education. Riso founded Social Mind, which supports founders and VCs in personal branding and marketing strategies. Previous roles include anchor mentor at Andreessen Horowitz, lead for special projects and partnerships at LTSE, and global marketing manager at 500 Startups, among others. Riso holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and has participated in a study abroad program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.