Good morning. What would make a veteran technology investor take on the role of finance chief for the first time? For Alex Melamud, it’s a deep conviction in the company and its leadership.
Melamud is the new CFO of Denver-based Engine, a travel technology startup backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund, and Permira. He’s leaving the investor seat to join the executive team full time at Engine, which serves over 1 million business travelers, according to the company. It surpassed 1,000 employees—up from 700 at the start of 2025—and is expanding rapidly while strategically using AI to fuel growth.
