About
Nolan English is Head of Platform at Azolla Ventures, where he oversees operational services and strategic support for portfolio company leadership. His background includes work with early-stage and established companies across multiple sectors, with focus areas including process improvement, stakeholder alignment, and founder support services. His experience spans launching operational systems, securing partnerships and grants, and managing founder-focused programming and events.
Experience
- Azolla VenturesHead of Platformcurrent2024 β presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Bard CollegeBoard of Governorscurrent2020 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- SOSVDirector of Portfolio Services2022 β 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- SOSVDirector of Community & US Operations2018 β 2022Greater New York City Area
- SOSVCommunity Manager2016 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- SOSVProgram Manager at Food-X Accelerator2014 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- Affinity.coCustomer Advisory Board Member2022 β 2024San Francisco Bay Area
- Let's Talk OpsBoard Member2020 β 2022New York, United States
- Food-XProgram Manager2014 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- URBAN-XProgram Manager for SOSV2016 β 2017NYC
- Clarity LLCAssociate2014Greater New York City Area
- GreeneaseSupport Specialist2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- TRAK ServicesAssociate2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Lab Rescue LRCPVolunteer Event Coordinator2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- InbrookAdvertising and Marketing Intern2012New York, NY
- Astor Services for Children & FamiliesVolunteer Mentor2011 β 2012Rhinebeck, NY
Education
- Bard CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature2009 β 2013
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate Program2005 β 2009
Skills & more
Public Speaking4Creativity & Innovation1Analytical Thinking1Relationship Building1Adaptability1Organizational Skills1Negotiation Skills1Critical Thinking1Problem Solving1Decision Making1Emotional Intelligence1Conflict Resolution1
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ManagementWritingMentoringLeadershipStrategic PlanningCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket ResearchTalent Recruitment & DevelopmentCompliance & Legal OversightConfidentiality MaintenanceCRM Systems ManagementOperational EfficiencyFrom Nolan's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Bard College8
Mischa VaughnHead of Content at Felicis VenturesRichard RansohoffVenture Partner at Third Rock VenturesNyheir HayesClient Experience Manager at The Innovation SpaceClaudio MartΓnez ToqueroInvestment Director at ASIF VenturesGarrett BrownSenior Associate at Revelation PartnersLars JornowPartner at EQT Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Let's Talk Ops8
Rosalind ChuVP of Platform & Operations at Healthy VenturesMargaret RothPrincipal at SQUADRA VENTURESHaley HughesChief of Staff at ClimacticOlivia LoweVice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at New Markets Venture PartnersScott BrownPartner, Head of Platform at Cervin VenturesAlly HaradaPartner and COO at Prime Impact Fund
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Colleagues at Prime Impact Fund
Af Hernandez
Principal at Prime Impact Fund
Ally Harada
Partner and COO at Prime Impact Fund
Amy Duffuor
Co-Founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures
Carrie Winters
Executive Assistant at Prime Impact Fund
Dr. Jillian Chase
Principal at Prime Impact Fund
Dr. Johanna Wolfson
Managing Director at Prime Impact Fund
Eric Yao
Investment Analyst at Prime Impact Fund
Erik Knall
Investment Associate at Prime Impact Fund




















