Brian Nichols
About Brian Nichols
Brian Nichols is the co-founder of Angel Squad, a community of over 1,400 members that has invested more than $21 million in startups. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Lyft, Zoox, and BlackBird, and currently works at Hustle Fund.
Work at Hustle Fund
Brian Nichols serves as the Angel Squad Co-Founder at Hustle Fund, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he contributes to the growth and development of Angel Squad, which has expanded to over 1,400 members. The organization has collectively invested more than $21 million in over 50 startups. His leadership focuses on creating a supportive environment for aspiring investors and facilitating investment opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Brian Nichols holds a Master's degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from USC Marshall School of Business. His educational background supports his expertise in operations and partnerships within the startup ecosystem. He has developed skills in managing investor relations and facilitating investment syndicates.
Background
Brian Nichols has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple companies. He worked at Lyft as Market Manager and later as Market Operations Manager (National). He also held positions at Zoox Inc. as Operations Manager and at BlackBird as Head of Operations and Head of Business Development. His experience includes running the Uplyft Syndicate, which has over 4,000 angel investors and has deployed more than $50 million in startups.
Achievements
Brian Nichols has played a significant role in the angel investing community. He co-founded Angel Squad, which has been recognized by TechCrunch as the 'YC of Angel Investing.' He facilitated the opening of the Lyft alumni syndicate to the public, enabling accredited investors to join. His initiatives support aspiring investors by covering the Series 65 exam fee for those not yet accredited, enhancing accessibility to investment opportunities.