Richelle Nicols is a startup founder, investor, and venture strategist. As CEO of Pollinatr—an early-stage investment fund—she leads founder sourcing and investment selection, bringing both capital and strategic support to the table. Richelle built Pollinatr based on years of navigating the startup journey firsthand: making mistakes, raising capital, and learning what it truly takes to turn a good idea into a fundable, scalable business. Today, she works hands-on with early-stage founders to shape, validate, and accelerate ventures so they’re ready for investment. She splits her time between Australia and the USA, building pathways for Australian ventures to scale globally.