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Nick Solaro

General Partner at Drive Capital

Columbus, Ohio

Overview 

Nick Solaro is a General Partner at Drive Capital in Columbus, Ohio, with a background in business development and venture capital. He has successfully invested in various companies at different stages, including Passage, Thoughtful AI, and StrongArm Tech, showcasing his expertise in identifying and supporting promising startups. Solaro's career highlights include roles at Google in Global Android Strategic Partnerships and co-founding PetWave Inc, demonstrating his experience in strategic partnerships and entrepreneurship.

Work Experience 

  • General Partner

    2014 - Current

    Technology venture capitalist Investments include: Hologram.io When I Work ClusterTruck FastRadius Path Robotics Vecna Robotics Ready Robotics Hallow ApplyBoard LunaSonde SkyWatch StrongArm Thoughtful.ai Cofactor AI Passage Scout

Drive Capital is a private investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs in building long-term, sustainable businesses.

  • Global Android Strategic Partnerships

    2010 - 2014

    Android strategic partnerships Co-founder of Android Auto

Google is a multinational corporation that specializes in Internet-related services and organizes the world’s information.

Raised $26,100,000.00 from Angel Investors LP, Kleiner Perkins, Signatures Capital, Sequoia Capital, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaquille O'Neal, Henry Kissinger, Google and Tiger Woods.

  • Co-Founder

    2007 - 2010

    Technology entrepreneur

PetWave is a platform that combines a pet care library.

  • Growth Equity/Venture Capital Investor

    2006 - 2007

    Growth stage venture capital; mobile / wireless, Internet, and tech infrastructure focus

TCV provides investment capital to growth-stage private and public companies in the technology industry.

  • Equity Research Analyst

    2004 - 2006

    Technology Group

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

  • Investment Banking Analyst

    2003 - 2004

    Global Healthcare Group

UBS Realty Investors is an institutional investment advisor that managed real estate equity assets on behalf of its clients.

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