Nelam Patel.

// kNee-Lum Puh-tEll //

1 of 3. noun.

1. one who finds happiness in life’s simplest things and something good in almost everything.

// She’s a total Nelam, living her life like her blood type: B positive.

2. naturally introverted, selectively extroverted.

3. forever a work in progress; always trying to be a little better than she was yesterday.

2 of 3. adjective.

1. made of magic.

2. equal parts heart and hustle.

// That’s such a Nelam motto: dream big, hustle harder.

3. the kind of energy that’s good for the soul.

3 of 3. verb.

1. to connect people, brands, ideas, and dots.

2. to turn conversations into genuine relationships and relationships into something worth building.

3. to create opportunities where everyone can win.

// To Nelam is to believe the world is big enough for everyone to make it.

Origin | 1987.

Nelam. नीलम.
Sapphire. Blue stone. Precious stone.

Person of Indian descent.
Born in Connecticut. Raised in Atlanta. Hustled in NYC.

Current | Lovers.

SporTech // Business Development

TRE3 // Growth

Former | Partners.

    • I Am Athlete // Vice President of Business Development

      • Entertainment Ecosystem: Sports + Football Culture

      • Top Branded Program: Podcast Product Integrations

    • Train with Joan // Head of Brand Partnerships + Sponsorships

      • Creator Ecosystem: Fitness + Healthy Longevity

      • Top Branded Program: Social Campaigns

    • Gym Hooky // Business Development Manager

      • Creator Ecosystem: Women’s Fitness + Wellness

      • Top Branded Program: Event Activations

    • Inside.com // Account Executive

      • B2B digital media company publishing newsletters across business, venture capital + technology.

    • BossBabe // Brand Partnerships + Sponsorships Manager

      • Online Media + Community: Female Entrepreneurship + Business

      • Top Branded Program: Social + Digital Audio

    • The Spectator // Ad Sales Representative

      • Valdosta State University’s student newspaper covering campus news + culture across print + digital.

    • School House → Front Row // Group Director of Business Development

      • Creative agency blending strategy, branding, content + experiential for leading beauty brands.

    • Fern // Director of Business Development

      • Animation + design studio creating visual storytelling for brands, platforms + media companies.

    • Industrial Color → CoCreativ // Business Development Director

      • End-to-end creative production spanning content, e-commerce + post-production.

    • Splashlight // Business Development Manager

      • Creative content studio focused on campaigns, e-commerce, social + production for retail and fashion brands.

    • Fred Agency // Account Manager

      • Lifestyle marketing agency creating branding, digital, video + interior experiences for hospitality + residential brands.

    • The Color Spot // Account Executive

      • Large-format print + graphics production covering design through installation.

    • Deardorff Communications // Account Manager

      • Integrated marketing + corporate communications agency specializing in telecom brands.

    • PLANKK // Director of Strategic Partnerships

      • Fitness technology platform helping creators launch + monetize branded fitness apps.

    • House of Athlete // Director of Business Development

      • Performance + wellness brand combining elite-level training, recovery + mental fitness.

    • Tone House // Business Development Manager

      • NYC athletic training studio built around team-based strength + sports conditioning.

    • Barry’s ATL // Front Desk + Client Services

      • Global boutique fitness brand known for its signature HIIT workout combining treadmill cardio + strength training.

    • Bari Studio NYC // Front Desk + Client Services

      • Boutique fitness studio blending trampoline cardio + strength training.

    • ATL Hot Yoga // Operations Manager

      • Heated yoga studio focused on movement, strength + mind-body wellness.

    • Planet Beach // Membership Sales Manager

      • Automated spa + wellness concept offering beauty, relaxation + fitness services.

    • UNITE 2030 // Global Partnerships Director

      • Global youth development organization mobilizing young leaders around social impact + sustainable development.

    • iThrive Games // Business Development Director

      • Nonprofit using games + game design to support teen learning, development + well-being.

    • RemoteWoman // Partnerships Manager

      • Career community connecting women with remote work opportunities + brand partners.

    • Open Hand Atlanta // Volunteer Coordinator

      • Nonprofit providing nutrition-focused meals + education to support people living with chronic illness and health challenges.

    • Zoo Atlanta // Membership Sales

      • Nonprofit wildlife organization focused on conservation, education + community engagement.

Growing | Relationships.

  • TikTok · Snap · Meta · LinkedIn · Spotify
    Netflix · HBO · Hulu · SiriusXM · CBS
    ESPN · Audible · AMC · DraftKings · FanDuel
    Squarespace · Salesforce · NPR · Twitter

  • Nike · Lululemon · Under Armour · Rhone · WHOOP
    Oura · Hydrow · Bowflex · Solidcore · NASM
    AG1 · Liquid I.V. · Hone Health · Ro · Curology
    UHC · CVS Health · AlgaeCal · IM8

  • VaynerMedia · WPP · VML · Saatchi & Saatchi
    WME · Horizon Media · Razorfish · Big Spaceship
    FIG · Oxford Road · Power Digital · Veritone One
    STADE · Prime Time · Wagstaff · Edelman · Ogilvy

  • Sephora · Bluemercury · BareMinerals · Prose · Tata Harper
    Kosas · Ami Colé · Kendo Brands · Sol de Janeiro
    Kate Spade · Vince · ALDO · David Yurman

  • Home Chef · HelloFresh · Daily Harvest · Sakara
    Sweetgreen · RXBAR · CLIF Bar · JuneShine · Celsius
    Flow · Waterdrop · Essentia · Poppi · Pique

  • Brooklinen · Allbirds · Macy’s · Bloomingdale’s · TUMI
    Lunya · Pangaia · Dagne Dover · Vacation · Lokai
    Bose · SharkNinja · YETI · Mobil 1 · Marriott
    The Five Minute Journal · Wander

Growing | Relationships.

DIGITAL + MEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT //
TikTok • Snap • Meta • LinkedIn • Spotify • Netflix • HBO • Hulu • SiriusXM • CBS • ESPN • Audible • AMC • DraftKings • FanDuel • Squarespace • Salesforce • Wander • NPR • Twitter

BEAUTY + FASHION + LIFESTYLE //
Sephora • Bluemercury • BareMinerals • Clinique • Tata Harper • Kosas • Ami Colé • The Inkey List • Brooklinen • Allbirds • Macy’s • Bloomingdale’s • David Yurman • TUMI • Lunya • Pangaia • Dagne Dover • Kendo Brands • Vacation • Sol de Janeiro • Kate Spade • Vince • ALDO

FOOD + BEVERAGE + CONSUMER //
Home Chef • HelloFresh • Daily Harvest • Sakara • Sweetgreen • RXBAR • CLIF Bar • JuneShine • Celsius • Pique • Flow • Waterdrop • Essentia • Poppi • Bose • SharkNinja • The Five Minute Journal • Chase • Mobil 1 • YETI

HEALTH & WELLNESS + FITNESS //
Nike • Lululemon • Under Armour • Rhone • WHOOP • Oura • Hydrow • Bowflex • Solidcore • NASM • AG1 • Liquid I.V. • Hone Health • Ro • Curology • UHC • CVS Health • AlgaeCal • IM8

AGENCY //
VaynerMedia • WPP • VML • Omnicom • Saatchi & Saatchi • WME • Becca • Horizon Media • Razorfish • Big Spaceship • BarkleyOKRP • FIG • Oxford Road • Power Digital • Veritone One • Jack Taylor • STADE • Prime Time • Wagstaff • Edelman • Ogilvy

Dating | References.

“Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many professionals in my line of work but Nelam is someone who I will always remember. She had an excellent drive and a knack for keeping everyone calm and productive during intense crunch periods. Watching her adapt to our ever-changing business landscape was an inspiration and she led by being an example! Her ability to overcome challenges with a smile made her stand out as a cut above the rest!”

— Stephen M. (I Am Athlete)

“Nelam was one of the greatest people I have ever worked with! Every day, she taught me something new and held my hand through it all until I mastered the task. Her #1 trait? She never said no and always found a way to get it done.”

— Neegen F. (I Am Athlete)

“Nelam impressed me the first moment I met her with her drive and tenacity to really get things done. She’s proven on multiple occasions that building and nurturing genuine relationships is paramount to progress and success. It is wonderful to work with a person who listens and cares as much as Nelam.”

— Greg P. (Industrial Color)

“Nelam is truly a joy to work with. She has a unique ability to quickly and effortlessly form strong relationships with clients and prospects, and she brings unmistakable charisma and positivity to the workplace. I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking to add a hard-working, and creative teammate to their organization.”

— Kayla P. (Industrial Color)

“When it comes to creating new opportunities and expanding a business, Nelam is a true professional. Any team would be lucky to have her on their side. Nelam is the hardest working person you will ever meet with an extensive track record to prove it.”

— Jon H. (Splashlight)