Nick Bravante

Business Development Lead

2024 - Current

Driving strategic growth and investment for ECOR Global, a pioneering cleantech company that converts agricultural and urban waste into sustainable, high-performance building materials, revolutionizing the $500B+ wood-based panel industry. Spearheading fundraising efforts while fostering critical connections between our innovative leadership and potential investors. ► Cultivating relationships with venture capital firms, family offices, and strategic partners ► Crafting compelling investment narratives that showcase ECOR's unique value proposition ► Orchestrating high-impact meetings and presentations to secure funding and drive business expansion

Product Developer, E-Commerce Sales Strategist + Founder

2018

Led end-to-end product development from research to manufacturing to digital storefront creation, gaining valuable insights into the online marketplace seller perspective and empathy for creating seamless experiences that drive business growth and buyer satisfaction. ► Reverse-engineered and revived an extinct product/brand. Tracked down and contacted the previous owner, acquired rights to the product, procured designer and manufacturer to reverse engineer and produce product using agile product management. ► Sourced and collaborated with engineers to reverse-engineer physical products (e.g., gas petal extension). ► Reached a niche market by developing brand identity, e-commerce platform, and social media strategy. Formed strategic partnerships with complementary brands to increase reach and build product/brand awareness.

Senior Manager, Strategy + Operations

2023 - 2024

Brought on board for expertise honed through prior venture accelerator role as BPX seeks to raise funding, drive strategic cross-functional projects, allocate resources, and develop a prioritized strategy. ► Catalyzed a joint venture between an $88B global consumer and medical device electronics brand and four complementary MedTech startups. Enabled strategic planning and execution by driving cross-functional alignment between teams. Improved operational effectiveness and accelerated growth through consolidating redundant initiatives and identifying opportunities to scale work more efficiently. ► Executed product, marketing, and operations roadmaps via Jira/Confluence for BPX Pharma Services to deliver capabilities and drive a go-to-market strategy in conjunction with marketing, operations, and legal. ► Garnered $210K in venture capital with due diligence for additional funds underway by identifying 6K potential biotech, healthcare, and medical investors and conducting email, phone, and in-person outreach and negotiation.

Vice President of Programs

2022 - 2022

I led a global customer base of early-stage startups through programs to identify actionable insights, define key metrics, develop and install a growth engine, and craft a fundraising strategy, and was promoted from Program Manager role in 2022. ► Raised $30.5M in 2.5 years across 120 startups. Copywrote 100+ investor presentations and all accelerator marketing materials/syllabi/press releases as well as all startup executive summaries and elevator pitches. ► Conducted analysis to identify critical strategic decisions needed by founders. Facilitated conversations and prioritization processes using eLT with leadership teams to achieve alignment and drive effective decision-making. ► Built a base investor list of 8.8K+ from scratch through personal outreach and liaising between startups. Fostered strong accelerator partnerships, including those with AltoIRA, Stonks, and AngelList. ► Developed an immersive customer experience by creating virtual mentor “speed-dating” sessions (inter-cohort networking sessions with guest speakers) and demo days with 200+ investors in attendance.

Program Manager

2019 - 2022

Commercial Real Estate Broker

2018 - 2019

In this role, I was challenged to coordinate, negotiate, and execute transactions for buyers, sellers, and tenants. I leveraged networking skills to acquire and retain new clients and drafted lease terms between tenants and landlords of retail, office, and industrial properties. ► Executed $27M sale of a 100-unit multifamily development in a complex commercial deal after a year-long negotiation. Redirected negotiations multiple times after falling “off-track.”

Product and Project Manager

2014 - 2018

I supervised a team of eight technicians in two departments and managed two to six physical projects (timelines, schedules, workflow, etc.) simultaneously at any given time across two states with budgets ranging from $200k-$1.7M. I conducted internal needs assessments to analyze the inspection process and identify opportunities to streamline operations. ► Eliminated 75% of data entry and cut travel time for inspection calls by 30% using strategically structured frameworks to design and conduct analysis and synthesize findings from strategic conversations. ► Achieved annual cost savings of over 16% by partnering with strategy and finance teams to align long-range plan (LRP) and ensure cohesiveness with annual plan and company-level prioritization.

Commercial Real Estate Broker Associate

2013 - 2014

Nick joined C&W’s East Rutherford, New Jersey office following his graduation from Loyola University Maryland in the spring of 2013. He is a member of a select team of professionals specializing in tenant representation, national account management, and agency management. His team has represented, or is currently representing the interests of a number of major corporations with more than one million square feet of acquisition, disposition, and leasing assignments.

Founder

2012 - 2014

Activewear brand designing durable clothing and surfing accessories. ► Developed innovative, problem-solving activewear and technical products (e.g., windbreakers, hoodies, youth surfboard carrying strap, battery clip, etc.) ► Sourced new vendors and materials (e.g., liner, waxed canvas, etc.) locally/domestically ► Individually reviewed each sample product to test new technologies and/or ensure sewing techniques and quality met standards, price point, and profit margins ► Managed all production pattern work: reviewed all patterns before grading, oversaw patternmaker’s alterations, and advised all information to marker/graders to develop ready-to-wear samples/prototype

Real Estate Analyst

2012 - 2012

► Prepared a report on Multifamily Real Estate investing opportunities in Northern New Jersey ► Interfaced with client to determine investment viability ► Worked with mortgage consultants to coordinate financing ► Prospected potential properties for investment

Business Intern

2012 - 2012

► Worked through the entire business to gain a full understanding of operations - starting in the field, moving into the packing plant, then on to sales and shipping, and finally ending in funding ► Assisted in the coordination of a $100 Million dollar fund to purchase additional ranches ► Prospected potential ranches for purchase and assisted in the purchase of an 80-acre parcel