Nicole Quinn
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez Calm.com, Inc.
Profil
Whether it’s discovering tomorrow’s platforms, marketplaces, games, fintech, social, or ecommerce companies, the founder insight and company brand are core in Nicole’s mind.
She began working with brands in the mid 2000s, specializing in consumer behavior; the retail landscape, both in the US and Europe; and taking brands to the public market.
When she previously worked on branding and marketing at Nutmeg, a London-based fintech startup focused on online wealth management for millennials, Nicole experienced the importance of grit and focus for the founding team.
“Hard work, determination, and grit set apart the good from the great,” she says.
“I want to work with founders who are willing to run through walls.”
Nicole was introduced to this mindset at an early age, by helping her father build an online pharmacy startup in the ‘90s.
It was here that she first learned how hard startups can be.
When she’s not working one-on-one with founders, she’s researching potential investments, even if they take her on road trips to the middle of the country to meet the customer.
“I don’t want to just invest in the bubble of Silicon Valley,” she says.
“I want to listen to the core customer, and keep my eyes and ears open to new ideas.”
After earning a BSc in math and economics from York University, in England, and an MBA from Stanford, Nicole spent eight years on the equity sales and research side of Morgan Stanley.
There, she worked on the IPOs for companies like Facebook, Groupon, and Pandora, which inspired her to become an angel investor and, later, a startup cofounder herself.
“All of this gave me an understanding of what exceptional founders look and act like,” she says.
“They’re on a journey and I want to provide the support (in good and bad times), insight, empathy, and peripheral vision along that path.” Nicole is happiest when helping others realize their full potential and then amplifying it when needed.
Postes actifs de Nicole Quinn
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Calm.com, Inc.
 Calm.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Calm.com, Inc. operates an online portal which allows busy and information loaded web workers to reduce stress. It also develops the smart phone based application. The company was founded by Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
| Lightspeed UK advisor LLP | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2015 |
Baron App, Inc.
 Baron App, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Baron App, Inc. a platform where users can request personalized video shoutouts from their favorite influencers, athletes, and celebrities. The company was founded by Steven Galanis, Devon Spinnler and Martin Blencowe and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Girlboss Holdings, Inc.
 Girlboss Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Girlboss Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of mentorship through IRL and virtual meetups, newsletters, podcasts, and online networking. The company was founded by Sophia Amoruso in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/10/2017 |
Goop, Inc.
 Goop, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Goop, Inc. provides online shopping and e-commerce services. It offers skincare products, clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and beauty products. The company was founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/12/2017 |
HLB90067, Inc.
 HLB90067, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables HLB90067, Inc., also known as HAUS LABS, offers a collection of clean and cruelty-free cheek makeup, as well as eyes, lips, and face color cosmetics infused with skincare benefits. The company is based in Manhattan Beach, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company respects the Consumer Privacy Act and does not directly sell personal information for money. HAUS LABS was founded by Ben Jones and Lady Gaga, with Ben Jones serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/05/2018 |
Zola, Inc.
 Zola, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Zola, Inc. operates an online wedding registry platform that allows couples and guests to share, buy and ship wedding gifts. It offers home goods such as decors, furniture, bedding, bath products, and electronics. The company was founded by Shan-Lyn Ma, Kevin P. Ryan, and Nobu Nakaguchi on December 13, 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/09/2016 |
Elliot Technologies, Inc.
 Elliot Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Elliot Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of custom computer programming services. The company was founded by Scott Wu, Hayley Leibson and Vladimir Novakovski in 2017 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/06/2020 |
Real Collaborative, Inc.
 Real Collaborative, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Real Collaborative, Inc. provides women’s mental healthcare services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/12/2020 |
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Formation de Nicole Quinn
| The University of York | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Graduate Degree |
Expériences
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Relations
Relations au 1er degré
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 11 |
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Goop, Inc.
Goop, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Goop, Inc. provides online shopping and e-commerce services. It offers skincare products, clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and beauty products. The company was founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Calm.com, Inc.
Calm.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Calm.com, Inc. operates an online portal which allows busy and information loaded web workers to reduce stress. It also develops the smart phone based application. The company was founded by Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Rothy's, Inc.
 Rothy's, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Rothys, Inc. manufactures shoes for women. It offers ballet and pointed toe flats. The company was founded by Stephen P. Hawthornthwaite and Roth W. Martin in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Elliot Technologies, Inc.
Elliot Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Elliot Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of custom computer programming services. The company was founded by Scott Wu, Hayley Leibson and Vladimir Novakovski in 2017 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Girlboss Holdings, Inc.
Girlboss Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Girlboss Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of mentorship through IRL and virtual meetups, newsletters, podcasts, and online networking. The company was founded by Sophia Amoruso in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Baron App, Inc.
Baron App, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Baron App, Inc. a platform where users can request personalized video shoutouts from their favorite influencers, athletes, and celebrities. The company was founded by Steven Galanis, Devon Spinnler and Martin Blencowe and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Multiverse Group Ltd.
 Multiverse Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Multiverse Group Ltd. provides employee placement, technical, vocational secondary educational services. The company was founded by Euan Blair and Sophie Adelman and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Real Collaborative, Inc.
Real Collaborative, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Real Collaborative, Inc. provides women’s mental healthcare services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
HLB90067, Inc.
HLB90067, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables HLB90067, Inc., also known as HAUS LABS, offers a collection of clean and cruelty-free cheek makeup, as well as eyes, lips, and face color cosmetics infused with skincare benefits. The company is based in Manhattan Beach, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company respects the Consumer Privacy Act and does not directly sell personal information for money. HAUS LABS was founded by Ben Jones and Lady Gaga, with Ben Jones serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Lightspeed UK advisor LLP | Finance |
Zola, Inc.
Zola, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Zola, Inc. operates an online wedding registry platform that allows couples and guests to share, buy and ship wedding gifts. It offers home goods such as decors, furniture, bedding, bath products, and electronics. The company was founded by Shan-Lyn Ma, Kevin P. Ryan, and Nobu Nakaguchi on December 13, 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |