executive team.

Mariam Naficy

Mariam Naficy

Founder and CEO

Mariam loves building the Minted brand, ensuring our products are the best in the world, and working with Minted’s talented community of designers, who inspire her every day. During the Christmas season, she is very often picking up the phone in customer service herself. She has pioneered consumer Internet models since 1998, when she co-founded Eve.com, which was sold for over $100 million. Mariam sits on the Board of Polyvore and RealSelf.com. She started her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and is a Stanford GSB and Williams alum.

Melissa Kim

Melissa Kim

Co-Founder and VP, Product Management

As a co-founder, Melissa has played roles ranging from marketing to finance to chief box packer during the holiday rush. Right now, she is partnering with the engineering team to create a great user experience. Melissa previously worked in eBay’s Corporate Strategy group and at The Boston Consulting Group. She received her MBA from Stanford, where she graduated as an Arjay Miller Scholar.

Niniane Wang

Niniane Wang

Chief Technology Officer

Niniane leads the world-class Minted engineering team to build features and keep the site running smoothly. She has 11 years of experience at Google and Microsoft, on Desktop Search (Google Founder's Award), Gmail, Google Lively, and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Rich Baiardi

Rich Baiardi

Head, Supply Chain

Rich ensures that customers are delighted with Minted by managing customer service, printing and fulfillment. Rich's 32 years of experience include running operations of the $350 million Kodak personalized photo business and IT consulting at Accenture. Rich is a native New Yorker who loves exploring the Bay Area.