Who is Melina Panetta?

Melina Panetta is an executive advisor who helps senior corporate leaders build independent advisory businesses. She spent 25 years in corporate leadership before creating The Modern Founder Method™.

What is The Modern Founder Method™?

The Modern Founder Method™ is Melina Panetta's proprietary framework for senior corporate leaders who want to transition from employee to founder of their own advisory business.

Who does Melina Panetta work with?

Melina works with senior leaders — VPs, Directors, and C-suite executives — with 20 or more years of corporate experience who want to build premium advisory businesses.

Do I have to quit my job to work with Melina Panetta?

No. The Modern Founder Method™ is specifically designed for leaders who want to build their advisory business while still employed.

Advisory Business Resources for Senior Corporate Leaders

Senior corporate leaders don't start over when they leave. They build.

These articles cover how to extract your intellectual property, package 20+ years of expertise into premium advisory offers, and build an independent advisory business — without quitting before you're ready.

TL;DR: An advisory business lets experienced corporate leaders monetize their judgment, expertise, and strategic pattern recognition through premium offers — instead of trading time for a salary that isn't theirs to keep.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an advisory business?
An advisory business lets experienced corporate leaders monetize their judgment, expertise, and strategic relationships through premium client engagements — instead of trading time for a salary. You get paid for your thinking, not your hours.

Who builds an advisory business?
Senior corporate leaders — VPs, Directors, and C-suite executives — with 20 or more years of experience who want to generate independent income without starting from scratch.

Do I have to quit my job to build an advisory business?
No. The Modern Founder Method is specifically designed for leaders who want to build while still employed. Your corporate role funds the transition.

How is an advisory business different from consulting?
Consulting typically means project-based work billed by the hour. An advisory business is built around your judgment and strategic value — premium retainers, select clients, and recurring income that isn't tied to how many hours you work.