The Nucleus Newsletter Edition #4

We are coming to you with the fourth edition of The Nucleus Newsletter! We can’t wait to share what we have been up to and even more excited for what’s to come. We are building and want to bring you along with us. We have been on the move - LA, NYC, even the NYSE. We have something exciting to share with you all in Q4 as Nucleus continues to evolve.

Featured Partners This Month

? Profluence

• Vertically integrated sports venture fund built on top of a media brand & community.
• Looking to continue delivering high-quality media, grow their community of founders, and invest in relentless companies.

?? Stacks, Inc

• Stacklist is an innovative platform that revolutionizes how people save, share, and discover content across the internet.
• Looking to partner with brands and influencers to transform how people share what they love.

?? Fractional Jobs

• Platform designed to connect companies with experienced fractional talent—part-time experts who can bring senior-level leadership, management, and specialized skills to your team without the full-time commitment.
• Looking to help companies in a new way to scale efficiently, getting the work power behind the growth.

??? Sydecar

• Deal execution platform designed specifically for venture investors. Their platform simplifies back-office operations so that investors can focus on what really matters—making deals and building relationships.
• Looking to expand their team to maintain their momentum in building the infrastructure that powers private markets.

?? One of None

• Connected Product Platform that transforms physical goods into smart products that connect to dynamic digital profiles, empowering brands to build lasting post-purchase relationships by blending the physical and digital worlds.
• Looking to help brands engage with their audience in a unique way, at the forefront of innovation, driving engagement, conversions, and loyalty.

If one catches your ??? , feel free to reach out for a warm introduction by responding to this email.?

Community Highlight from this month: Rho x The Nucleus Network Founders Dinner

We hosted 12 venture-backed / bootstrapped founders who joined us for a night full of food, drinks and great conversations in the West Village.

Intro of the Month ?? ????

Culture Kicks

- Brand and Media company who sells their own branded sneaker line and apparel

- Teaming up with similar high energy brands and consumer product companies that aim to create strategic marketing and engagement with their fans.

- Looking to partner with brands that align with their mission

???? Collaboration

- Rithmm to collaborate with Culture Kicks through a partnership deal

- Companies will work together to share the Rithmm product and brand with Culture Kick’s male dominant audience

Rithmm

- Sports betting tool that transforms complex data into actionable insights, empowering bettors with smarter, data-driven decisions.

- Combines advanced predictive analytics with an intuitive user experience, making betting both easy and enjoyable.

- Looking to partner with companies to grow their social presence

Check them out below!

Rithmm | AI Sports Betting App

Explore the world of data-backed player props and game picks with Rithmm. Our AI sports betting app empowers bettors to make informed decisions.

www.rithmm.com

Culture Kicks

Step into a world of culture and style with Culture Kicks. Elevate your look with our fashionable collection, crafted for those who appreciate the art of footwear. Make a statement and embrace the culture of high-end sneakers.

culturekicks.shop

An Inside Look Into Our KPIs

Each newsletter, we like to highlight some key internal KPIs, our total introductions made and our conversions. See a quick explanation of the metrics below:

• "Total Introductions"?= The sum of all warm introductions facilitated by Nucleus via in person, email, text, and phone calls
• “Successful Intros”: If the two individuals and companies connect and have a positive interaction, leading to business now or possibly in the future
• “Deal Closed”: A deal or partnership was generated and solidified from the warm introduction

Total Introductions Made (TIM): In the past 4 weeks, The Nucleus Network made 205 introductions

Conversions: 89% have resulted in successful intros and so far 17% resulted in deals closed

Content Recap

Partner Article Highlight:

Todd Goldberg of Going Public: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Launched My Business

medium.com/authority-magazine

Linkedin Post Highlight:

Alex Pall: The Hardest Part About Networking: Shares his strategy to strike up a conversation with the person you want to talk to without it feeling awkward, contrived, or thirsty.

www.dhirubhai.net/posts/alex-pal

Podcast Highlight:

1) Content Amplified: How Do Partnerships Elevate Your Content? In this episode, we interview Michael Axman, co-founder of the Nucleus Network, a business dedicated to unlocking the power of connections.

podcasts.apple.com

2) Two Peas in a Podcast: Episode 100 - Jake Fleshner: A place to share great stories & ideas with the growth-mindset community! Today we had on Jake Fleshner, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The Nucleus Network - a networking company that works with founders, investors, influencers, brands, agencies, and tech companies to utilize the power of warm introductions for growth.

open.spotify.com/episode/jakefleshner

Open Roles in The Nucleus Network

Due to an overwhelming request with filling roles, we will be including a select few open job roles here. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, respond to this newsletter and let us know!

Company: Sydecar

Role(s): Multiple Roles

Description: At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.

Company: SET ACTIVE

Role(s): Director of Sales and Inventory Planning?

Description: This is an incredible opportunity for someone passionate about all things sales and inventory as it relates to data and improving processes/procedures. We are a start-up, so no job is too big or too small for any of our team.

Company: POSH

Role(s): Multiple Roles

Description: POSH enables anyone to become event organizers and build a community around their followings, bringing people together in-person to cultivate real-world human connection.

Company: Mellomanic

Role(s): Chief of Staff

Description: Work closely with the leadership team to align objectives with overall company goals and strategy.

Company: Lumos Capital Group

Role(s): Analyst/Associate

Description: Be a core team member and involved in all aspects of the investment process, portfolio management, investor relations and firm development.

Recent & Upcoming Events

Bathhouse x Nucleus NYC | September 2024

We partnered with Bathhouse to bring members of our community together for some high level R&R. Reach out if you want to join in next time!

www.abathhouse.com

Sydecar x Nucleus Network Dinner NYC | October 2024

In partnership with Sydecar, we are bringing together fund managers and family offices to wine, dine, chat. GPs, VCs, and family offices, reply to this?to see if there is space for the next one!

www.sydecar.io/nucleus-network

Palm Tree Crew Festival - Dana Point Dana Point, CA | October 2024

Palm Tree Crew Festival in California - Date: Oct 5-6, 2024. Headliners include Martin Garrix, One Republic, Calvin Harris, and The Chainsmokers.

www.palmtreemusicfestival.com/festival/dana-point-2024

Crush Capital Investor Luncheon Miami, FL | October 9, 2024

Join us for an exclusive investor presentation with Crush Capital, creator of the groundbreaking interactive investing series, Going Public.

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Merrill Private Wealth Management x Nucleus “Founders Feast” NYC | November 2024

In partnership with Merrill Private Wealth Management, we are bringing together top tier founders for a feast in the city.

www.pbig.ml.com

Summit Baja 2024 Baja, Mexico | November 15-18, 2024

Visionaries from every corner of the globe come together for a four-day immersion to connect with other like-minded leaders in their industries. If you would like to attend, let us know by replying to this email!

summit.co/event/baja

Looking Ahead

Last week, we celebrate our one year anniversary of founding Nucleus. Since then, we have quadrupled the team, made over 5,000 introductions, and hosted over 10 events.

We want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for being part of this journey. Your belief in what we’re building, your involvement in our events, and your support have helped turn this vision into reality. Whether you’ve attended our ‘With Friends’ events, engaged with our newsletter, or joined our network, you’ve been a critical piece of our success.

But this is just the beginning. We have so much more planned for the future—new experiences, more connections, and even better ways to grow together. Nucleus is evolving and the best is yet to come!

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