Nicole Vasquez
About Nicole Vasquez
Nicole Vasquez is an Analyst with a strong educational background, holding an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BBA from the University of Notre Dame. She currently works as an Investment Associate at How Women Invest, where she focuses on increasing venture capital support for female-led companies.
Work at How Women Invest
Nicole Vasquez serves as an Investment Associate at How Women Invest, a venture firm dedicated to increasing capital support for female-led and female-majority owned companies. In this role, she actively contributes to the firm's mission by engaging with a professional network of over 14,000 women. Her work is aligned with the broader objectives of How Women Lead, focusing on creating ecosystem change through investments in female founders who statistically generate greater returns.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Vasquez holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where she studied from 2019 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business, from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business, enhancing her expertise in sustainable and impact finance.
Background
Nicole Vasquez began her academic journey at Boerne High School, graduating in 2010. She then pursued higher education, culminating in her MBA. Throughout her career, she has held various roles in finance and sustainability, including positions at Deloitte, where she advanced from Audit Assistant to Audit Manager, and worked in sustainability initiatives. Her early experience includes internships at Stanbio Laboratory and Six Flags, which contributed to her professional development.
Professional Experience
Nicole has a diverse professional background with significant experience in finance and sustainability. Prior to her current role at How Women Invest, she worked as a Venture Associate at Republic and as a Venture Partner at Haas Impact Fund, both in 2022. Her tenure at Deloitte included various roles, culminating in her position as Audit Manager from 2019 to 2021. She also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Sustainable and Impact Finance.
Contributions to Female Entrepreneurship
Nicole Vasquez is actively involved in initiatives that support female entrepreneurship. Through her role at How Women Invest, she engages with a network of women and contributes to increasing venture capital for female-led businesses. Her work emphasizes the importance of investing in female founders, aligning with her commitment to creating systemic change in the investment landscape.