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Building a career without knowing the industry, Nicole DeTommaso notes

Building a career without knowing the industry, Nicole DeTommaso notes
Starting a career without prior knowledge

Nicole DeTommaso said she built her entire career doing things she initially did not know how to do.

She recounted that, when she interviewed for her first investment banking job, she did not know what investment banking was and credited someone for helping her through the process.

DeTommaso has previously published analysis warning that founders using stacked SAFE agreements could risk giving up large portions of their startups during fundraising here. In another article, she observed that investors and venture capitalists often excel at showcasing their portfolios, making them appear stronger than they are in reality here. Her commentary frequently draws on direct personal and professional experience in finance.

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