Nickcole Watkins is a successful entrepreneur and innovator, who started her own company, Bridgit, after experiencing a major personal setback. Her experience in engineering and economics from Stanford University, coupled with her expertise in product management, responsible AI, blockchain, collective intelligence, and augmented reality, has allowed her to excel in leading startups, non-profits, and social enterprises. Watkins has worked in a variety of fields, such as energy, water, and food decentralization, local economies, transformational entertainment, and process improvement.

Throughout her career, Watkins has been involved in a myriad of organizations, including Skōōl (Online Global Skool), NGI - The Next Generation Internet, Covid19 Info Immunity, The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce), The #OverWeb, UnityChain, Hidden Figures Game, The Fountain, Imagination Heals, BALANCE, ASPO-USA, Bay Localize, and Post Carbon Institute, where she held key leadership and advisory roles. Her unique approach to innovation and problem-solving has been commended by many and recognized by fellowships from Founder Gym, Green For All, and the Royal Society of the Arts.