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The Nucleus Newsletter

October reminded us that connection fuels everything. From volleys at Reserve Padel during Advertising Week NYC to dinner at CORE, the energy of this season has been momentum in motion.

In this issue:

• Highlights from CORE and Advertising Week

• Milestones from Nucleus Ventures

• Featured Partners of the Month

• What We’re Reading + Content Recap

• Community Job Board & Events

• Nucleus Merch + Looking Ahead

Nucleus Community Highlight

We kicked off Ad Week with Padel and vibes at Reserve Padel NYC — a morning of sport, storytelling, and connection.

Big thanks to Map360Co, Parker, Otis AI, Envive AI, and Novig for partnering with us, and to Apollo Bagels, Vita Coco, Free Bean for fueling the court.

An evening of conversation, music, and warm introductions on the CORE terrace brought together founders, partners, and friends of The Nucleus Network.

Nights like these remind us why relationships matter. They’re the real ROI.

Nucleus Ventures

The momentum with Nucleus Ventures has never been stronger. We are:

• sourcing deal flow (250+ conversations per month)

• managing LP relationships (350+ LPs)

• investing in founders ($43M+ invested)

• and connecting the dots where it's relevant to help fuel growth

We have closed our second investment into Apptronik, a humanoid robotics business backed by Google Ventures and B Capital. We are closing an investment into Culture Media, a company we sit on the board for that's changing the creator economy game. We are in diligence with a few early and late-stage companies to continue investing in entrepreneurs shaping the future.

The Nucleus Network announced our Board of Advisors last week, and it includes a prolific venture investor who's been dominating the industry for over three decades. Bruce Taragin runs Blumberg Capital, and they've invested in many unicorns and even a handful decacorns. Blumberg Capital has offices in New York City, Miami, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco.

If any of the above sounds interesting to you, reply here and let's chat to see what we can do together.

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Content Recap

The Nucleus Job Board

Job opportunities in our network. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, respond to this email and let us know

Have a job to share? Let us know by replying to this email.

Recent & Upcoming Events

What? A Merch Store?

Yes, we have a merch store and it’s calling your name! 🔥 Click here to get yours ⚛️

Looking Ahead

November brings a sense of grounding, where the rush of the year settles into focus and the real work takes shape. The tempo slows just enough to reflect, recalibrate, and double down on what matters most.

We’re closing the season strong, building on the trust, traction, and momentum forged over the past months. Cooler air, sharper clarity, and plenty still ahead: It’s all part of the fall rhythm that fuels what’s next.