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Wilson brings more than 25 years of experience guiding dynamic startups
Wealthfront, the tech-driven financial platform helping young professionals turn their savings into wealth, announced that accomplished legal executive Michelle Wilson has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Wilson brings more than 25 years of experience advising dynamic startups including Okta, Pinterest, Stripe, and Zendesk. She also spent 13 years as Amazon’s General Counsel guiding strategic decisions across the company’s retail, cloud computing, content, and hardware businesses.
“Throughout my career I’ve sought out strong technical teams that build great products and solve hard problems for consumers, and that’s exactly what excites me about joining Wealthfront’s Board of Directors,” said Michelle Wilson. “I have long been impressed by Wealthfront’s impact on the financial industry, and I look forward to helping this exciting company prepare for its next chapter.”
Wilson’s expertise rounds out Wealthfront’s board of seasoned talent including business leader Jason Kilar, venture capitalist Mike Volpi, marketing expert Jaleh Bisharat, and experienced financial executive Ken Goldman. Wilson is passionate about Wealthfront’s focus on leveraging software and automation to make sophisticated financial management simple for consumers. She looks forward to helping the company further expand its business and how it uses technology to better serve young professionals.
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“Michelle’s experience advising dynamic tech and finance companies will bring tremendous value to our board,” said David Fortunato, CEO of Wealthfront. “We’re excited to benefit from her expertise helping startups scale while continuing to deliver exceptional value for clients.”
Wilson joins Wealthfront following an exciting year of product-led expansion: In 2024 the company launched an Automated Bond Ladder, which helps investors earn more on their cash with zero state taxes, and Wealthfront’s S&P 500 Direct, which combines the S&P 500® with the benefits of tax-loss harvesting. Looking ahead, Wealthfront is focused on expanding its offering to more effectively support young professionals as they reach key life events and achieve new financial milestones.
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