Emily Hickey

Emily Hickey serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Chief Detective since January 2015, specializing in multi-channel advertising and creative strategy for D2C companies. Currently an Operating Advisor at Greycroft, Emily supports investments in pre-seed and seed companies across various sectors including beauty, food, and home. Previous roles include fractional CMO at Frank & Eileen and Jenni Kayne, Chief Operating Officer at Lolly Wolly Doodle, and Chief Marketing Officer at Hashable. Emily has also contributed as a mentor and board member in multiple organizations, including Telluride Venture Network and Techstars. With a Master’s Degree from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina, Emily's career spans significant contributions to multiple successful ventures in the tech and consumer product sectors.