Brian Nichols is the founder of 📝Angel Squad and serves as an 🏷️#investor and advisor specializing in early-stage startups. He began his career contributing to the growth of companies such as Lyft, Zoox, On Deck, and BlackBird, which collectively achieved a market capitalization exceeding $5 billion. Nichols transitioned from building companies to investing in them, co-founding the Uplyft syndicate alongside Ann Miura-Ko to engage Lyft alumni in venture investment. In 2020, he joined 📝Hustle Fund to create Angel Squad, a community designed to democratize angel investing by providing education and access to accredited and non-accredited investors alike. Under his leadership, Angel Squad has grown to over 1,400 members, facilitating more than $21 million in investments across 50+ startups. Nichols also manages the Uplyft Syndicate and advises marketplaces and consumer startups.
