Nancy Fechnay is an accomplished individual with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in various organizations and ventures. She holds a Masters in Environmental Management with a focus on Energy, Sustainability, and Cleantech from Duke University, along with an MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship from Duke University's The Fuqua School of Business. Additionally, she completed her B.S. in Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia. Nancy has also pursued additional education at University of Oxford, Grenoble Ecole de Management, UNSW, and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

Throughout her career, Nancy has held several key positions in different organizations. She was the Co-Founder/Co-Owner at Texas Ranchers, a Founding Partner at Unique Ventures, Advisor at Bastion Capital Partners, and Venture Partner at Gaingels. She has also been involved with Alumni Ventures, Necessary Ventures, and NEXUS Global's Impact Society. Nancy has contributed her expertise as an Investor/Advisor to various companies including Zen Biz, Levels, Kriya Therapeutics, and Artemys Foods, among others. Her strategic insights were valued during her roles at Empath Ventures, Capitol Factory, Notley, ID Theory, and Techstars. Moreover, she has been part of prominent organizations like Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and GE Ventures.

Nancy's extensive involvement includes co-founding initiatives such as PrimeFlow, The Inspire Movement, and Flight Ventures. She has served as a Director & EIR at Techstars, an Investment Team/EIR at a family office, and a Strategic Advisor at several entities. Her rich background includes experiences as a Mentor, Advisory Board Member, and President, showcasing her diverse skill set and leadership capabilities.