The Nucleus Newsletter Edition #5

The Nucleus Newsletter

Welcome to the fifth edition of The Nucleus Newsletter! The Nucleus is growing and aiming to open up new offices in both NYC and LA in 2025. This Q4, we’re rolling out new event formats and fresh opportunities to bring our community closer together. Thanks for being part of this journey. Let’s keep building—together!

Featured Partners This Month

?? Sunrun Solar

• America’s top provider of home solar and battery solutions, helping homeowners take charge of their energy with nearly two decades of experience and a million installations under their belt.
• Looking to continue setting a new standard for energy independence and help provide clean energy to everyday people.

?? Cosmo Connected

• Merges safety and style for urban riders with smart accessories that enhance protection and elevate the riding experience.
• Looking to keep people safer and more stylish with innovative smart accessories for navigating city streets.

?? Prime Corporate Services

• Empowers entrepreneurs with essential support in 3 main areas: Protecting Your Assets, Accessing Funding, and Minimizing Your Tax Burden.
• Looking to help entrepreneurs with anything from tax savings to asset protection to funding solutions.

?? Fidelity Private Shares

• Empowers private companies with a secure, user-friendly platform for managing equity, simplifying cap tables, fundraising, 409A valuations, and investor relations.
• Looking to assist businesses so they can focus on growth with confidence and transparency.

If one catches your ??? , feel free to reach out for a warm introduction by commenting below!

We hosted a free starbucks coffee hour in our NYC office to meet our office neighbors! Shoutout Isaac Lubert for leading the charge - serving up caffeine and unlocking the power of connections??

Intro of the Month ?? ????

??? Handler Real Estate Services

- Full service Commercial Real Estate firm based in NYC specialize in office leasing for companies of all industries and size ranges.

- Seeking to connect with growing business that are looking to identify their optimal NYC headquarters solution.

???? Collaboration

- Handler to represent Big Think on a large NYC office space transaction in which Big Think transitioned from Coworking to a private HQ space.

- Companies worked together to determine the ideal space for Big Think in order to accommodate their growth and appeal to both their employees and client base.

?? Big Think Capital

- Big Think Capital is a direct lender and financial service marketplace specializing in helping businesses find the capital they need with the best possible terms.

- Looking to find a new office space in NY for their growing team

Check them out below!

Big Think Capital

At Big Think Capital, we’re dedicated to helping you find the working capital you need with the best possible terms for your small business.

bigthinkcapital.com

Handler Real Estate

A multi-faceted real estate company and owner/operator of more than one million square feet of commercial space, our decades of perspective ground our get it done approach.

handler-re.com

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

Key Insight: As we develop our business, we are aiming to bring quality introductions over quantity. Ensuring that we are not only connecting you with high quality people, but also hand selecting each introduction personally.

Total Introductions Made (TIM): In the past 4 weeks, The Nucleus Network made 186 introductions

Conversions: 87% have resulted in successful intros and so far 15% resulted in deals closed

Content Recap

Linkedin Post Highlight:

Codie A. Sanchez: Here's how to simplify your pitch and 10x your sales

www.dhirubhai.net/posts/codiesanchez

Jeff Visoky: Exciting Career Update! I’m thrilled to announce the launch of A Unified Whole, my new design studio focused on creating cohesive visual identities.

www.dhirubhai.net/posts/jeffreyvisoky

Andrew Petcash: Thank you to the 25,000+ people that now follow my account! ?? I’ve been posting 5x/week on LinkedIn for over two years now.

www.dhirubhai.net/posts/andrewpetcash

Podcast Highlight:

The Uber for Creatives: Why Beige is a Game Changer. Step into the world of creativity with Beige, the ultimate Uber for Creatives! ?? In this captivating episode of the Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly dives deep with special guest Kawser Khan, unveiling why Beige is revolutionizing the videography and photography marketplace.

podcasts.apple.com

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 email and let us know!

Company: Skylark

Role(s): Marketing Director

Description: The Marketing Director will develop and execute comprehensive strategies that blend performance marketing, brand building, and product launches. The role requires expertise in digital marketing and luxury branding, along with leadership experience in managing high-impact marketing teams.

Company: Rho

Role(s): Various Roles

Description: Rho is on a mission to make finance frictionless for business. Our team and technology power high-performing companies with an end-to-end finance platform that seamlessly enables teams to safely conduct and manage company cash and spending across commercial-grade banking, corporate cards, A/P and more.

Company: Sydecar

Role(s): Business Development Representative

Description: You will play a key role in driving our sales pipeline by running campaigns in tandem with our marketing team, qualifying leads, nurturing prospects, and scheduling appointments for our sales team

Company: Tolsoy

Role(s): Head of Growth

Description: Tolstoy is the only video commerce platform that boosts sales and enables you to reach new customers.

Company: Flexibility Capital

Role(s): Multiple Roles

Description: Flexibility Capital is a leading provider of small business loans and Merchant Cash Advances (MCA), dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their financial goals. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, innovative solutions, and commitment to making financing accessible for small businesses.

Company: Fidelity Investments

Role(s): Vice President, New Venture Development

Description: Reporting to the Managing Director, Commercialization and Business Operations, the Vice President, New Venture Development will be responsible for exploring and making recommendations on new business opportunities to develop within Fidelity Labs.

Check it out

Recent & Upcoming Events

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

Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 Las Vegas | November 21-23, 2024

Nucleus will be hosting an exclusive community event at F1 in Las Vegas this month - reach out if you want to join!

www.formula1.com

Nucleus x Ask Alex at Art Basel Miami | December 6-8, 2024

Nucleus will be hosting an activation at Art Basel in Miami Beach in partnership with our partners Ask Alex.

www.artbasel.com

Nucleus x Rho at Othership NYC | December 2024

Nucleus is collaborating with Rho for a founder and investor wellness day - complete with great conversations, cold plunges, and saunas.

www.othership.us

Looking Ahead

As we continue through fall, we’re excited to share some of the progress we’ve made, all thanks to this incredible community. Over the past few months, we’ve dialed in on what we do best—facilitating high-level, warm introductions, hosting impactful events, and expanding our reach to create even more meaningful connections.

Each month, we’re helping our members form valuable connections that truly make a difference. Our recent events, in partnership with companies like Rho, Sydecar, and Bathhouse, have brought together diverse voices and ideas, and there’s much more on the way.

And for those of you waiting on some Nucleus gear—be on the lookout! New swag is coming soon!