Melody Estrada is the Founder and CEO of Me&Co., a marketing consulting studio focused on diverse entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses. The majority of her clients have social media marketing and digital marketing needs.   

She graduated from San Jose State University with honors in Marketing and a minor in Recreation. She began her career working for the App Store Marketing team at Apple. Shortly after she began her work in the entrepreneurial world. 

Most of her experience has been working within the Latino community, by enabling economic development with entrepreneurship as a core. She has 6+ years working with entrepreneurs, investors, and key stakeholders on addressing the challenges of raising capital. Previously, she was the  Director of Marketing and Operations at the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) -- where she managed and delivered research and education initiatives for Latino entrepreneurs nationwide. 

She currently is managing an accelerator for startup founders through the Grid110 programs based out of Los Angeles, CA. They are in the middle of their first inaugural Friends&Family program in partnership with Slauson&Co., a VC firm rooted in economic inclusion. 

Melody has also been heavily involved in the disaster relief efforts of Puerto Rico, having raised $15k for the rebuilding of the most affected areas of the island post-Hurricane Maria. 

When she is not working with founders or managing programs, she is dancing, exploring the outdoors or relaxing on a beach.