Nick Stanley

As an accomplished early-stage venture investor, I bring significant expertise and dynamic involvement to projects where my contribution can markedly influence execution and outcomes. With a proven track record, I have successfully guided companies from inception to achieving turnover milestones of up to $10 million, leveraging a robust combination of experience, know-how, an extensive network, and strategic capital deployment. My focus and enthusiasm are particularly drawn to Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) eCommerce and D2C manufacturing ventures. Through these, I aim to foster innovative approaches to market entry and sustainable growth, ensuring that businesses not only survive but thrive in competitive landscapes. Beyond individual ventures, I am deeply committed to cultivating entrepreneurial spirit in regional areas. In 2016, I founded the @RunwayHQ_Co initiative, a platform dedicated to nurturing regional entrepreneurs and establishing vibrant new entrepreneurial ecosystems. Through this initiative, I strive to empower emerging business leaders and stimulate regional economic development, creating a thriving environment for future innovation and prosperity.