Melissa Hernandez

Founders, emerging venture fund managers, first-time LPs, aspiring investors, and professionals looking to better understand venture capital, fund strategy, and private market investing. I’m the CEO of Timeline VC and an asset allocator turned venture capital educator with experience spanning startups, VC, consulting, fund-of-funds, and entrepreneurship. My specialty is pre-seed and seed venture funds, with a focus on helping first-time asset allocators and limited partners understand private equity and venture fund strategies, while helping emerging managers think more strategically about building enduring funds. A big part of my work is making an industry that can feel intentionally complex more accessible through education. Through Timeline VC, The Start-up Encyclopedia™, my TEDx talk, and educational content that has generated more than 1.1M organic views, I break down the realities of venture, fund strategy, and the J-Curve in a way people can actually use. If you’re an emerging fund manager, aspiring VC, or first-time LP looking for a clearer understanding of venture capital and private market investing, I’d love to connect on Hubble.