Hailing from New Jersey born with wanderlust, Maria McClay has spent 20-plus years working across the globe as an advisor, scaler and investor. A leader with organizations such as  Google, Gucci and McKinsey, today Maria is ramping up mission-driven consumer brands determined to innovate, with a focus on fashion, sports and design. A deep and lateral thinker, she also knows how to roll up her sleeves and get the job done. Maria is all about diving into the new, leaning into the messy, and making a positive dent on the universe.