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Nick Arnett

Partner at 1517 Fund

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $400,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $250,000.00

Work Experience

2017

  • Partner

    2023

  • Principal

    2017 - 2023

    A venture capital firm backing founders at the earliest stages of their careers and companies. We invest in teams led by drop-outs, deep-tech scientists, and founders working outside of tracked institutions.

2014 - 2019

  • Founder & Director

    2014 - 2019

    Foundation dedicated to addressing humanity's grand challenges by enabling sustainable lunar settlement. Served as first CEO from inception until March 2017, continued to serve on board of directors until 2019.

2012 - 2015

  • Summit Community Development Manager

    2012 - 2015

    Oversees development of a global network of over 2,600 exceptional young entrepreneurs, visionaries, and scientists (including current and past Thiel Fellowship applicants), manages relationships with collaborating groups / entities, serves as point of contact between network members and Thiel Foundation.

  • Founder & Chairman

    2011 - 2014

    Nonprofit that studied entrepreneurial ecosystems in cities throughout the U.S.

  • Millennial 2020 Coordinator

    2011 - 2012

  • Communications Coordinator

    2007 - 2011

  • Executive Director

    2010 - 2011