Unlock the Power of Connections
Unlock the Power of Connections
Unlock the Power
of Connections
OUR VISION
OUR VISION
OUR VISION
We believe connecting great people to great people is what separates good from special.
We operate as the connective tissue between all parties in the startup ecosystem - founders, investors, executives, and innovators.
The Founders
Founded by Michael Axman and Jake Fleshner, The Nucleus Network began as a group of entrepreneurs and investors looking to leverage each other for growth. Over time, it has grown to an expansive ecosystem of thousands of people with three core areas of focus; Nucleus Ventures, Nucleus Advisory and Nucleus Community.
WHO WE ARE
The Founders
Founded by Michael Axman and Jake Fleshner, The Nucleus Network began as a group of entrepreneurs and investors looking to leverage each other for growth. Over time, it has grown to an expansive ecosystem of thousands of people with three core areas of focus; Nucleus Ventures, Nucleus Advisory and Nucleus Community.
WHO WE ARE
The Founders
Founded by Michael Axman and Jake Fleshner, The Nucleus Network began as a group of entrepreneurs and investors looking to leverage each other for growth. Over time, it has grown to an expansive ecosystem of thousands of people with three core areas of focus; Nucleus Ventures, Nucleus Advisory and Nucleus Community.
WHO WE ARE
The Founders
WHO WE ARE
OUR VISION
We believe connecting great people to great people is what separates good from special.
We operate as the connective tissue between all parties in the startup ecosystem - founders, investors, executives, and innovators.
TEAM MEMBERS
Founded by Michael Axman and Jake Fleshner, The Nucleus Network began as a group of entrepreneurs and investors looking to leverage each other for growth. Over time, it has grown to an expansive ecosystem of thousands of people with three core areas of focus; Nucleus Ventures, Nucleus Advisory and Nucleus Community.
NUCLEUS BY THE NUMBERS
NUCLEUS BY THE NUMBERS
NUCLEUS BY THE NUMBERS
NUCLEUS BY THE NUMBERS
warm introductions made
warm introductions made
Deals Closed
Deals Closed
Events Hosted
Events Hosted
Total Deal Value Generated
Total Deal Value Generated
THE NUCLEUS NEWSLETTER
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THE NUCLEUS NEWSLETTER
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Our Newsletter keeps our community up to date with all things Nucleus: New partners, recent deals, upcoming events, etc.
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