Meet Melanie (Mel) Fellay

Described as having “unshakeable grit and a thirst for solving complex problems,” Mel has devoted her professional life to advancing a vision of a world where every employee has access to the knowledge they need to be successful, exactly when and where they need it.

Fascinated with the science behind how we learn and absorb information, Mel uncovered glaring gaps between how employees are traditionally trained in the workplace and how humans actually retain knowledge.

She co-founded Spekit to solve this challenge, creating the only platform designed around how people learn – in the moment of need. Flipping the script on the outdated LMS courses, PDFs, and lengthy training sessions of the past, Spekit automatically surfaces answers and training directly within the applications or workflows where questions arise. Never again must an employee leave what they’re doing to get the resource, guidance, or support they need.

Today, the world’s most innovative companies, including Uber Freight, ZoomInfo, Southwest Airlines, and Ibotta, rely on Spekit to maximize the growth and impact of their employees. The company has raised $60M in venture funding from a suite of notable investors, including Craft Ventures, Felicis, Operator Collective, Matchstick Ventures, Renegade Partners, Foundry Group, Bonfire Ventures, and Dan Scheinmann.

Along the journey to reinvent learning at work, Mel actively shares the trials and tribulations of scaling an organization as a female founder. From overcoming imposter syndrome to embracing radical candor to leading a team with your heart first – she is redefining what it means to be a “boss lady” in a male-dominated world.

This unconventional and transparent approach to leadership has garnered international attention, including the honor of being named a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Entrepreneur’s Top 100 Women of Influence, and features across Crunchbase, Fast Company, Business Insider, and more.
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To learn more, follow Mel and Spekit on their mission to elevate women in technology while disrupting the billion-dollar learning industry.