Nadeera Waduwara Kankanamalage
Founder of Nova Stella Ventures
Nadeera Waduwara Kankanamalage
Founder of Nova Stella Ventures
Austin, Texas
Overview
Work Experience
Founder
2024 - Current
Nova Stella (pre-launch) exists to help startups (and founders) build their product strategy, connect to resources, and access a network of support.
Partner
2020
Private holding co. offering transportation and logistic services, and managing a portfolio of real estate and business investments in Sri Lanka.
Managing Director
2023 - 2023
We help B2B enterprises to secure their first 10 customers while laying the foundation for 100. -Built tools for process optimization, automation and visualization for startups serving oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing industries.
Venture Scout
2021 - 2023
Until now, venture capital has been an asset class exclusively available to a select few. Sweater is transforming that. Sweater's mobile-first experience allows you direct access to the world's most exclusive asset class, Venture Capital. Sweater’s mission is to empower everyone to become investors in the next generation of venture-backed startups.
Consultant / Fractional Support
2021 - 2023
Helped startups and SMBs with product, project, and process-oriented functions.
Product & Business Associate
2019 - 2020
AssetWatch® helps global manufacturers eliminate unplanned downtime through Vero, our rapidly deployable wireless condition monitoring platform. We detect machine breakdown risks when they are nascent and collaborate with our customers to resolve those risks, helping them avoid costly unplanned downtime events.
Founding Team Member
2019 - 2020
Zell Capital (now Vessel) is pioneering a new type of investment fund called Access Funds. Access Funds open venture capital and private equity fund investing to all investors, regardless of accreditation.
Graduate Assistant, The Point at Otterbein University
2018 - 2019
Intern
2018 - 2018
LOUD Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm providing capital, entrepreneurship, and education to grow impactful companies across the globe. LOUD Capital is Entrepreneurship. Amplified.®
Project Manager
2016 - 2017
Education
Bachelor of Science
2013 - 2016
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2017 - 2019