Nicole Gunderson

Nicole (Cook) Gunderson is a seasoned leader in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, currently serving as Principal at ManchesterStory, a venture capital firm focused on InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech sectors. In addition to this role, Nicole is a Board Member at Rainwalk Technology and ViClarity - US, and serves as Managing Partner at Five Island Ventures Partnership, where seed-stage investments have been made, including in theSkimm. Previously, Nicole held the position of Managing Director at the Global Insurance Accelerator, fostering innovation in the insurance industry. Additional experiences include leadership roles at Speeko and Dwolla, along with financial positions at BMO Capital Markets and the Chicago Climate Exchange. Nicole holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a degree from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.