Madison McIlwain leads startup and venture ecosystem initiatives at Vercel, with a focus on helping startups build and grow. She also co-founded and co-hosts The Room Podcast, which highlights founders, investors, and underrepresented voices in technology and venture capital. Previously, she worked in venture investing at Defy Partners.
Madison McIlwain leads startup and venture ecosystem initiatives at Vercel, with a focus on helping startups build and grow. She also co-founded and co-hosts The Room Podcast, which highlights founders, investors, and underrepresented voices in technology and venture capital. Previously, she worked in venture investing at Defy Partners.
Career
Madison McIlwain studied at Harvard Business School (MBA) and Dartmouth College.
VC and Startup Ecosystem Lead at Vercel from 2025 to Present