Nicholas Shekerdemian

Nicholas Shekerdemian is a Founding Partner at The Venture Collective, an early-stage venture firm that invests in innovative companies addressing significant global challenges. As an angel investor, Nicholas has backed over 60 startups, including notable names such as HelixNano and Axiom Space. Nicholas serves on the Foundation Board at Lucy Cavendish College, contributing to development and fundraising initiatives. Recognized as a Thiel Fellow and a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30, Nicholas has also been involved with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. as a Board Member, and has experience co-founding Headstart, a bias-free AI recruiting platform. Additionally, Nicholas has held advisory roles with organizations like Delta Air Lines and the United Nations, and has been involved with startup mentoring through Y Combinator. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford and further studies at prestigious institutions such as Peking University and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.