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Over the last decade, I’ve helped build Lyft, Zoox, On Deck, and BlackBird past a combined market cap of over $5B, and helped raise $500M. In 2019, I decided to try something new. I decided to shift my focus from building businesses to investing in them. I teamed up with Ann Miura-Ko to start Uplyft (Lyft alumni syndicate). I was so lucky to have such a great VC guide me when I was brand new to investing. It started with 300+ of Lyft’s earliest employees who have invested over $30M+ together. I soon found myself becoming the go-to "alumni syndicate guy." I helped Airbnb, Stripe, Pinterest, DoorDash, and many others get their alumni syndicates off the ground. After opening up the Lyft alumni syndicate to the public (any accredited investor can join, regardless of affiliation with Lyft), I started to notice a trend. There were folks from all over the world, all professional backgrounds, who were investing alongside us. These folks didn't have access to a network, the knowledge, and the guidance that I was lucky to have. So, in October 2020, less than a year into the pandemic, I quit my job and joined Hustle Fund – my favorite early-stage VC – to build Angel Squad. The results were pretty phenomenal. In 2.5 years, 1,400+ people joined Angel Squad, and as a group, we have invested $21M+ in 50+ startups. We have reporters, scientists, founders, and students from all over the world in our community. Everyone is welcome. My portfolio: -> I run Angel Squad, Hustle Fund's Angel Investing Community -> I run the Uplyft Syndicate (aka the Lyft Syndicate) -> I invest in and advise marketplaces and consumer startups My results: -> 1,400+ angels are part of the Angel Squad community -> 4,000+ angels are part of my Uplyft Syndicate -> $50M+ deployed in startups through Syndicates -> 100+ startups in my portfolio ANGEL SQUAD - Hustle Fund shares their approach to investing - LIVE PITCHES from top portfolio companies, and you can invest as little as $1k. - Meet other members at IRL events as well as get matched 1:1 online. - Not yet an accredited investor? We pay for your Series 65 exam fee. - We have a strict no a-hole policy. - This is a membership offering, with 10 team members who support the program. - Join 1,400+ others! - Learn. Invest. Network. → GO HERE: www.hustlefund.vc/squad UPLYFT SYNDICATE - See 2-3 of my personal deals/month - There is no community, education, or opportunities to support founders - It’s free (but nothing like Angel Squad). → GO HERE: https://angellist.com/s/team-uplyft/OXf89 Twitter: @b_nicks11 Website: nicholsb.com