Nick Arnett
Partner at 1517 Fund
Nick Arnett
Partner at 1517 Fund
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2023 - Current
Principal
2017 - 2023
A venture capital firm backing founders at the earliest stages of their careers and companies. We invest in teams led by drop-outs, deep-tech scientists, and founders working outside of tracked institutions.
Founder & Director
2014 - 2019
Foundation dedicated to addressing humanity's grand challenges by enabling sustainable lunar settlement. Served as first CEO from inception until March 2017, continued to serve on board of directors until 2019.
Summit Community Development Manager
2012 - 2015
Oversees development of a global network of over 2,600 exceptional young entrepreneurs, visionaries, and scientists (including current and past Thiel Fellowship applicants), manages relationships with collaborating groups / entities, serves as point of contact between network members and Thiel Foundation.
Founder & Chairman
2011 - 2014
Nonprofit that studied entrepreneurial ecosystems in cities throughout the U.S.
Millennial 2020 Coordinator
2011 - 2012
Communications Coordinator
2007 - 2011
Executive Director
2010 - 2011