Nicole Chung

Nicole Chung possesses extensive experience in business operations and finance across various companies, currently serving as the first business hire at Shepherd since 2024. Prior to this role, Nicole was an Investor at Upfront Ventures, focusing on B2B software, workflow automation, and AI. As the Director of Business Operations and Strategic Finance at Extend from 2020 to 2022, Nicole played a key role in scaling the company from 50 to 450 employees. Additional Board Member positions at Laurel and Stage, along with internships at Curology and FIGS, further highlight a strong background in strategy and operations. Nicole's foundational experience includes impactful roles at Salesforce and an InSITE Fellowship at Bessemer Venture Partners. Academic qualifications include an MBA from Stanford University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.