Next Wave NYC
Lindsay Kaplan is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in communications, marketing, and investment. As Co-Founder of Chief since 2018, Lindsay has also served as an Investment Partner at Next Wave NYC, and a Contributing Writer for Forbes since 2023. In the realm of early-stage startups, Lindsay advises and invests in various companies, including Diem and Clay, while holding the position of LP & Founding Operator at Coalition Operators. Previously, Lindsay was VP of Communications & Brand at Casper and worked in marketing roles for multiple startups, contributing to successful brand strategies. Lindsay's earlier experience includes positions at Publicis, ELLE Magazine, and Time Out North America. An alumnus of Brandeis University, Lindsay holds a B.A. in English and Creative Writing.
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Next Wave NYC
Next Wave NYC is a pre-seed venture fund run by some of the best and brightest founders and operators from the last decade of the New York City startup scene. Our investment team includes leaders from Bowery Farming, Casper, Chief, Flatiron School, FourSquare, Google, Major League Hacking, OpenAI, Snowflake, Squire, WeWork, and The Wing primed to back the next generation of world-changing founders from this city. Our investment areas currently include Native AI applications, vertical and horizontal AI-powered SaaS applications, and developer platforms. Next Wave NYC is wholly backed by Flybridge Capital.