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Welcome to my profile! I'm Nick, a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of Relay Health, an addiction recovery tech startup that gained traction with support from Y Combinator and other investors. Since my time in the Y Combinator Summer 2022 batch, I've helped 5+ teams break into YC, all from non-traditional backgrounds. First at Relay and now at Leland, I've been the growth hacker, driving revenue from $0-$XK-$XXK-$XXXK, and I now leverage that experience to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking to break into YC, go from 0-1, or navigate the startup ecosystem, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

I spent 13 years in the enviable halls of Goldman Sachs, Google, and TikTok. I saw firsthand that some of the world’s most brilliant entrepreneurial minds are sitting behind corporate desks, paralyzed by the 'golden handcuffs' and the fear of the unknown. I coach because I’ve mastered the transition that most people find impossible. I know the specific anxiety of balancing a high-pressure leadership role with a growing side-business. My goal is to help high-performers stop trading their best years for a salary and start building their own equity. There is no greater professional satisfaction for me than seeing a coachee send their resignation letter because their own business has become too big to ignore.

Founders face a constant stream of consequential decisions, often with incomplete information and few truly independent people to talk to. I work directly with technology founders on fundraising, board dynamics, mental resilience, and the critical strategic decisions that come with building an ambitious company. For the past 15 years, I've invested in technology companies across venture capital, growth equity, and private equity, including 10+ years at Felicis Ventures, where I was a General Partner. At Felicis, I invested more than $400 million into 40+ companies, served on 20+ boards, and helped founders navigate 100+ financings. Those companies have subsequently raised ~$5 billion of follow-on capital. I’ve worked closely with founders across stages and sectors through financings, board issues, leadership changes, periods of rapid growth, and periods when things didn’t go according to plan.

My passion lies in empowering others to bring their entrepreneurial visions to life. As the Co-Founder & Director of Marketing at Windfall Bio, a nature-based biotech company, I've navigated the exciting, and sometimes challenging, journey of building a company from the ground up. I lead our brand strategy, marketing campaigns, and storytelling, constantly working to articulate our value proposition and impact to customers, partners, and investors. This experience has given me firsthand insights into what it takes to launch and grow a successful business, from developing a compelling brand to securing funding and building a strong team. Beyond my work at Windfall, I've always been drawn to the world of entrepreneurship. While in college, I launched my own sustainable clothing brand, managing everything from design and production to global sales, all from my dorm room. And even before that, I ran a successful DJ and events business during high school. These experiences, while diverse, taught me invaluable lessons about resourcefulness, problem-solving, and the importance of connecting with your target audience. My academic background at Stanford University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Science, Technology, and Society in 2022, further solidified my understanding of the intersection between innovation, business, and social impact. I believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful force for positive change, and I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of starting and scaling a business. I'm passionate about fostering innovation and empowering others to turn their ideas into reality.

I bring a finance-first perspective to startup coaching as both a founder and an advisor. I’m a Wharton MBA and Georgetown finance/accounting alum who has built and scaled my own company through eight accelerator acceptances, giving me deep insight into what programs look for, how to stand out, and how to access both funding and in-kind resources. I also mentor at an accelerator, where I work directly with founders on everything from pitch strategy to business model refinement. My coaching combines analytical rigor with clear, compelling storytelling. I help founders strengthen their pitch decks, sharpen their narrative, review and optimize business models, and develop the speaking presence needed to pitch with confidence. I also support early hiring strategy, helping founders think through when and how to recruit their first key employees. My approach is structured, practical, and designed to help founders move quickly with clarity, traction, and investor-ready thinking.

With years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a business. As the Co-founder & CCO of S2S Dynamics, a circular economy startup tackling e-waste through tech-driven solutions, I have led commercial strategy, partnerships, and market positioning to drive growth and impact. Prior to this, I co-founded and scaled a renewable energy company to million-dollar revenues, overseeing marketing, strategic alliances, and business development across multiple markets. My journey has given me firsthand exposure to the challenges of fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and sustainable business models—insights I now share as an adjunct professor mentoring startups and executives at IE University. Whether you're an aspiring founder refining your idea, a startup looking to scale, or a corporate innovator driving intrapreneurship, I can help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with practical guidance and actionable strategies.

Welcome to my profile! As the CEO and Co-Founder of Gable, I am passionate about marketplaces, hr tech, and proptech. If you are looking to build a marketplace, or a startup that sells to HR or Workplace/IT - let's talk! With a strong foundation in technology and leadership from my time at Microsoft, where I led innovative projects in AI and security, I bring a wealth of experience to the startup world. My journey also includes directing the Stanford MSx Program, where I combined my expertise in product management with a focus on the future of work. Whether you're looking to launch your startup or scale your business, I'm here to guide you through the challenges and opportunities.

With a rich background in my own startups, business growth, product management and strategic development across leading companies like Amazon, Synamedia, and A&E Networks, I bring a wealth of experience to aspiring startup founders. My career has been dedicated to launching innovative products and driving growth in digital media and technology sectors. I've successfully coached numerous individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of startup development and market entry. Whether you're looking to refine your overall business plan, product strategy or scale your business, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and turn your startup vision into reality!

Hi, I'm Brian. I coach leaders from every level who see good things ahead and want help navigating to them in a way that saves time and money. If you are a small business owner (aspiring or actual) I can help you make progress to get what you want. I work with leaders to to refine their message, define direction, and execute on simple actions to produce REAL results. I have experience coaching first-time team leaders, department directors, and C-suite executives to foster leadership excellence. My approach is centered around asking powerful questions that reveal truth and help you navigate your unique path forward. Additionally, my experience as an entrepreneur myself puts me in a position to understand what it means to take an idea and grow it into a business with impact. To be frank, you have all the information you could ever want at your finger tips. Your progress isn't really tied to information. It's tied to thoughtful and deliberate application of that information. That's where I can help. If you are a small business owner, whether you are at the beginning or already well on your way, I can help you get where you're going more efficiently and effectively. Let's connect to explore how we can work together to accomplish the bright future you see ahead!

Venture-backed entrepreneur, Wall Street investor, and seasoned Executive Coach with an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. With over 15 years of extensive experience of startup experience and in executive leadership roles, I am well-equipped to guide clients in their startup journey. As an entrepreneur, I have founded, built, and exited a software technology company, successfully raised capital from top-tier venture capital investors in Silicon Valley, built a global team (3 offices), and honed my skills in executive management, product launches, and team building. As an investor, I have worked in private equity for across mega funds and lower middle market funds (Morgan Stanley, Berkshire Partners, and Dubin Clark) and in hedge funds at a top decile long/short public equity technology fund, allowing me to intimately understand all of the aspects that investors are looking for when evaluating a venture capital investment and backing an entrepreneur. As an executive, operator, and Board Member, I have led Finance, M&A, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Operations for four venture-backed and private equity-owned businesses in the technology, engineering, environmental, food, agriculture, and automotive industries. Having provided over 500 hours of startup consulting, executive coaching, and strategic advisory, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals.