Melissa Quarto

Melissa Quarto is a Platform Analyst at 1kx, an early-stage investment firm specializing in ecosystem growth, since October 2023. Previously, Melissa served as Chief of Staff at Yield Guild Games, a digital assets start-up with a market value of $250M, from January 2022 to October 2023. Prior to that, Melissa was a Pre-Sale Manager and Logistics Subject Matter Expert for Sotheby's, overseeing high-value shipments and regulatory compliance from September 2019 to January 2022. Melissa's earlier roles include Account Manager at Crozier Fine Arts and various internships in contemporary craft and art institutions. Melissa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History of Art and Architecture and Hispanic Languages & Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and has also studied abroad at Universidad de Alcalá.