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Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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Demystifying venture capital for aspiring VCs & founders🪄. Investor @HarlemCapital | Forbes30U30 | @Columbia alum
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Apr 28, 2024
    BIG NEWS! I launched a newsletter - VC Demystified🪄 Issue #1 went out TODAY! The first issue dives into the 10-page presentation I created pitching myself to the firm that landed me my FIRST full-time VC role after many no's. Interested to check it out? 🔽
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Jan 25, 2022
    For those of you interested in the financial modeling side of early stage VC, I’ll send you a VC exit model template. Drop a 👋🏼 if you want me to DM it to you!
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Mar 7, 2022
    What’s the average compensation (salary+bonus) across VC investment roles? Analyst: $99k Associate: $166k Senior Assoc: $202k Principal: $274k This varies by type, size & stage of firm. Source: EVCA
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Aug 11, 2021
    Breaking into VC is hard. Finding ways to differentiate yourself is hard. When I was looking to break in, I knew @HarlemCapital was where I wanted to be but how did I do it? I created a presentation showing HCP exactly where I could add value on day 1. Some snippets below👇
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Jan 26, 2022
    VC Exit Model🪄 I truly did not expect to get the response I did when I offered to send a VC exit model via DM Given demand is so high & there are too many of you to keep doing DMs, I'm choosing to make it public! Let me run you through how it works🧵 bit.ly/3IDhM62
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Dec 28, 2021
    If you’re new to VC, a great way to start sourcing deals is thru accelerators. Here are some accelerators w/ demo days that helped me expand my deal flow when I first started: -YC -Techstars -500 Startups -Pear VC -Boost VC -Plug & Play -Alchemist -KiwiTech -ERA -Antler + more!
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Jan 16, 2022
    VC terms review 🪄 Below is a list of commonly used terms when evaluating traction / economics of a startup: - MRR / ARR - Gross Margin - Burn rate - Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) - Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) - LTV / CAC - Churn - Retention - Conversion rate + more!
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Apr 14, 2023
    I can never watch Shark Tank the same way after being in VC. “25% ownership for $100k check” WHAT 😩🤯
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Feb 13, 2025
    Finding funds that 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑦 invest in pre-seed is hard. Here's a list of some I know do A LOT of pre-seed (add to comments): Hustle Fund Everywhere Ventures Pear VC Wonder Ventures Precursor Ventures Wischoff Ventures Nido Ventures Plug and Play Tech Center Gaingels
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Jan 6, 2022
    VC Job Openings 🪄 I've decided that once a week I will be rounding up VC job postings to bring awareness to open roles in the ecosystem for those looking to break in. It will include FT roles & internships. Check out this week's VC job openings👇
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Sep 14, 2025
    If your startup sounds obvious, you’re too late. If it sounds crazy, you might be early enough.
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Jan 9, 2022
    For those of you looking to learn the basics of VC, I recommend diving into some books & podcasts on the industry. Top books for breaking into VC: - Venture Deals - Secrets of Sand Hill Road - The Business of Venture Capital - Mastering the VC Game - # BreakintoVC
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    May 1, 2022
    Let’s talk about the benefits of joining an emerging VC fund: 🧵
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    Nicole DeTommaso 🪄
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    Jul 21, 2022
    We need more Latinos in venture.