Nicola's experience working with startups has almost stretched 10 years. Originally from Ireland, where she led startup and accelerator engagement for the global technology conference, Web Summit. AT Pollenizer, an early stage startup incubator where she made waves to bring startup methods to some of the world’s largest companies.

At AGL Energy, Nicola helped define a technology ecosystem to develop a pipeline of growth companies for investment. Now, Nicola is running the Sydney program at muru-D.