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Nicolas Dardenne is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the finance and startup sectors. Currently serving as a Founding Partner at avra since September 2023, Nicolas also holds a position as a Member of the Board of Directors at Zepto since May 2022. Previously, Nicolas was Principal at Y Combinator's growth fund, YC Continuity, from February 2017 to April 2023, focusing on investing in top-performing YC startups. Prior to this, Nicolas gained valuable experience as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley from June 2015 to January 2017, having also completed a summer analyst role there in 2014. Nicolas earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business after attending the American School of Dubai.
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of avra — a 7-week program designed specifically for post-Series A CEOs looking to scale their companies effectively. As most startup founders are first-time CEOs, the journey can be daunting, and resources are scarce. That’s why we created avra : to bridge that gap and provide structured, actionable insights from those who’ve been there. Each week, you’ll dive deep into essential topics like hiring and managing leaders, how to accelerate shipping velocity, and refine strategic planning. Every session is taught by experienced CEOs and operators from the world’s best companies. Since launching last year, we’ve run three cohorts, with 37 CEOs participating in the program. To learn more, visit avracap.com .