Nicole Williams Ruiz is a highly driven professional with a diverse background in design, tech, and philosophy. She is an experienced investor at Compound, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. She has also held various leadership positions in different organizations, including Deep Tech Vertical Co-Lead at EVCA and Program Director for the Artificially Intelligent Learning Assistant Initiative at Womanium / Womens Advanced Research Projects Association (WARPA).

Nicole's educational background includes studying at the INOVA Personalized Health Accelerator (IPHA) and taking non-degree coursework at Coursera. She also studied data science at Lambda School and completed her college preparatory education at Trinity Christian School.

In addition to her professional experience, Nicole is a passionate advocate for social impact initiatives. She co-founded The Angelos Ministry, a non-governmental organization focused on improving the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities. Nicole has also worked as a private tutor, marketing services consultant, and independent market and research consultant.

Follow Nicole on Twitter @nwilliams030 to see her take on design, tech, philosophy, and more.