Founder
Melanie Wagner, featured at CES and awarded in France as a visionary techie, is the founder of Matilda, a New York-based Minority-Women Enterprise. Matilda is focused on decentralizing essential products and services to underserved communities through a fusion of hardware, software, and design. Melanie’s dedication to sustainable, high-growth devices aligns with her profound commitment to social impact, shaping the innovation and development of future communities.

Co-Chair of Investments for Real Estate in the US
He serves as the Managing Partner and lead of Real Estate at WoNova. With over two decades in the real estate industry, he has spearheaded more than $18.5 billion in transactions across various disciplines including lending, private equity, and commercial brokerage. Previously, as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate for one of the largest firms, and with substantial roles at Savills USA and CBRE, he brings a wealth of expertise in real estate investment and capital markets.