Nicole Gunderson is a Principal on the investment team at ManchesterStory, a rapidly growing venture capital firm based in West Des Moines, Iowa, that partners with market-leading startups in the InsurTech, FinTech and HealthTech sectors. Nicole oversees the full deal lifecycle, including sourcing, diligencing, championing investments, and managing portfolio companies, where she also serves as a director on two boards. Her strategic guidance has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation across the firm’s portfolio.