Hi, I'm Melissa Galbadores - Strategy, Operations, and PMO Executive | Venture Studios, Cannabis, FinTech, Supply Chain & Logistics, Compliance, FemTech
I thrive on building and scaling high-growth organizations, especially in dynamic venture studios and emerging markets like FinTech and cannabis. My passion is transforming complex landscapes into scalable, compliant foundations for rapid expansion and significant impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded and led startups, focusing on FinTech and emerging sectors, developing strategic plans and foundational infrastructure.
Serves as CEO and Principal at icre8solutions-co and Allavus, driving growth and transformation in diverse industries.
Can help others by providing strategic insights for navigating regulatory compliance in complex markets.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Operations Leadership
Began by establishing core operational and PMO functions in established tech companies, building expertise in supply chain and risk management.
✦ Operations
✦ PMO
✦ Supply Chain
Entrepreneurial Venture Building
Transitioned to co-founding and leading startups, focusing on FinTech and emerging sectors, developing strategic plans and foundational infrastructure.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ FinTech
✦ Strategy
Fractional Executive & CEO Roles
Currently serving as CEO and Principal at icre8solutions-co and Allavus, while also providing fractional COO expertise, driving growth and transformation in diverse industries.
✦ CEO
✦ Venture Studios
✦ Cannabis
✦ Fractional Executive
💪🏻 Superpowers
Visionary Operations Architect
Designing foundational infrastructure for rapid scale.
✦ Established operational frameworks for venture studio environments.
✦ Implemented robust supply chain and payment systems.
✦ Ensured compliance in emerging and regulated markets.
Transformational Change Leader
Driving business evolution through data and strategy.
✦ Spearheaded complex business transformation initiatives.
✦ Utilized a data-centric mindset for operational improvements.
✦ Managed PMO functions to deliver strategic objectives.
Emerging Market Navigator
Guiding founders through complexity in new industries.
✦ Supported entrepreneurs in FinTech, Cannabis, and Logistics.
✦ Addressed unique challenges of nascent markets.
✦ Developed scalable solutions for high-growth ventures.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships within venture studios.
✦ Identifying opportunities to scale innovative FinTech solutions.
✦ Connecting with founders in the regulated cannabis space.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on building operational infrastructure for startups.
✦ Provide strategic insights for navigating regulatory compliance.
✦ Share expertise in scaling businesses within complex markets.
I would love your help on
✦ Access to emerging trends in supply chain technology.
✦ Introductions to investors in the FemTech sector.
✦ Insights into new compliance frameworks for digital payments.