Nicole Doyle
Nicole Doyle is the Founder of Aspir, an AI startup, and serves as an AI Ecosystem Builder at Founder Institute PNW, Chief Strategist for Startup Operations at Virent Ventures Studio, and Seattle Director at Founder Institute. She has expertise in AI ecosystem building, fractional COO and strategy roles, and early-stage startups and venture capital, with prior experience in technical talent and operations at AWS, Meta, and Uber.
Seattle Startup Leaders Oppose Washington's SB 6229, HB 2292 Expanding Capital Gains Tax on Small Business Stock
Seattle startup leaders, including Clearly AI CEO Emily Choi-Greene, oppose Washington State's proposed bills SB 6229 and HB 2292 that would expand the capital gains tax to include profits from qualified small business stock, threatening the viability of startups by taxing founders, early employees, and investors on significant gains. Critics warn this could drive founders and investors to build companies outside Washington, undermining the local tech ecosystem.
Founder Institute Relaunches Seattle Accelerator with Local Leadership and In-Person Programs Starting March 2024
Founder Institute is relaunching its Seattle chapter with local leadership led by tech veteran Aniket Naravanekar to revive in-person mentorship, events, and funding opportunities for startups. The first new cohort starts in March, with a launch event scheduled for December 12.
Seattle Startups Like Aspir and Decipher Healthcare Use AI to Transform Education and Healthcare in 2025
Seattle startups are deploying AI across diverse fields including education, healthcare, and cloud operations, with ventures like Aspir helping students launch startups and Decipher Healthcare assisting employees in navigating health insurance. These early-stage companies aim to enhance efficiency and data management through intelligent systems.
Organizations
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Aspir Founder 2025–present · current
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Founder Institute PNW AI Ecosystem Builder 2025–present · current
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Virent Ventures Studio Chief Strategist for Startup Operations 2024–present · current
Education
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Harvard Business School Executive Education Courses
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University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business Bachelors of Business, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
