Nichole Bestman
Director of Founder Inclusion, Bubble
Nichole Bestman is a venture builder and supporter with a knack for uncovering opportunities in untapped markets. As the founder of Shipfair, she shines a light on the complexities of international parcel shipping, while also leading founder inclusion efforts at Bubble, directing the virtual-first product pre-accelerator, Immerse.
With expertise in managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams, Nichole excels at innovating within resource constraints, defining compelling value propositions for early customers, and extracting creative insights to inform strategic decisions. Her experience spans building nonprofit programming using design thinking, developing marketing strategies for a $26M port authority in an emerging market, and creating external-facing marketing collateral for high-profile clients, including a Nobel laureate and a former sitting president.
Advisory Call
45 Minutes
Video Call
What you can learn:
- Venture Building in Emerging Markets – Identifying and scaling opportunities in underrepresented or resource-constrained environments.
- Early-Stage Startup Strategy – Defining value propositions, validating ideas, and building MVPs with limited resources.
- Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Founder Support – Designing programs and accelerators that promote equitable access for diverse founders.
- Strategic Marketing & Communications – Crafting impactful messaging for high-stakes audiences and complex ecosystems.
$250