Mel Apostol

Mel leads Pear Studio operations and manages programming for Pear’s founder communities, including Female Founders Circle (FFC) and Persian Founders Circle (PFC).

Mel began his career in operations and events at a biotech startup, where he discovered an interest in creating experiences that bring people together. He later moved into marketing and event planning at an architecture firm, further developing his passion for events, community building, and creating thoughtful experiences.

Those experiences ultimately led him to Pear, where he combines his background in operations, events, and community to support Pear’s founders and programs.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Mel now lives in San Francisco