LinkedIn is the most powerful platform for building trust, growing your brand, and attracting high-value opportunities.

But most creators and consultants approach it the wrong way — chasing engagement instead of authority.

That’s where strategy comes in.

I help digital entrepreneurs simplify their content, clarify their message, and build a personal brand that attracts the right audience.

Here’s what you’ll find on my profile:

→ Actionable content strategies for LinkedIn growth
→ Systems to turn content into inbound opportunities
→ Positioning frameworks that build trust at scale

Whether you're a creator, coach, or founder — authority is your most valuable asset.

Let’s build it right.

Nikhel R.

Stealth AI Startup

Founder

Cool Climate Collective

• Co-founded Cool Climate Collective, leading investment efforts in climate tech startups.  
• Invested over $4M in 30 innovative startups, fostering sustainable technology solutions.  
• Collaborated with a network of 1,655 LP operator-investors from industry leaders like Google and Uber.

Founding Partner

Pleasr

• Operationalized a unique art collection integrating Web3 and AI technologies.  
• Curated high-profile items including the 1/1 Wu Tang album and Edward Snowden's $5m NFT.  
• Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to enhance the intersection of art and technology.

Entrepreneur in Residence

Own The Doge

• Spearheaded the growth of Doge DAO, achieving over 1.2M holders and a $300M market cap.  
• Secured nine-figure brand deals with notable partners including Revolut and Ledger.  
• Led a dedicated team of 40, fostering collaboration among hundreds of contributors.  
• Facilitated over $4M in charitable donations, enhancing community engagement and brand reputation.

Chief Executive Officer

CTO.ai

• Led a cross-functional team of 5, driving a 10x increase in the active developer base.  
• Established a nine-figure ecosystem and partnership pipeline to enhance collaboration.  
• Developed over 36 integrations, achieving a 232% year-over-year traffic growth to 300K page views.  
• Produced “The Ops Show,” scaling viewership from 800 to 100K through viral campaigns.

Head of Ecosystem

500 Startups

• Led and scaled global accelerator programs, deploying $65M into 220+ startups, including notable names like Backlot Cars (acquired for $425M), Printify ($1B+ valuation), and ManyChat ($140M Series B).
• Co-ran 8 San Francisco accelerator programs, achieving a 70% funding rate for startups raising over $500K.
• Personally advised over 1,000 global founders on fundraising and growth strategies.
• Launched the first American accelerator in both Moscow and Riyadh.

Venture Partner & Accelerator Director

Google

Worked with early-stage portfolio companies at Google for Startups.

Entrepreneur In Residence

Storefront

• Founded Storefront, evolving it from concept to a thriving B2B2C marketplace.  
• Raised $10M in funding from prestigious investors, driving significant growth and scaling to 50 person team.
• Established partnerships with major brands like Nike and Google, boosting visibility.  
• Expanded operations to 2,000+ retail locations, fostering a community of 100,000+ advocates.

Founder & COO (Acquired)

National League of Cities

Guided city regulators around the emerging sharing economy and the best way to work with tech companies in order to promote urban innovation.

Board Member

SocialEarth

• Founded and served as COO of SocialEarth, an award-winning platform in solution journalism.  
• Grew a network of 200 contributors and partners across 25 countries in under three years.  
• Successfully sold SocialEarth to 3BL Media, establishing it as the largest social impact press network globally.

Hey, I’m Tristan — a movement builder, startup scaler, and ecosystem strategist helping technology companies grow from idea to impact.

Over the past 17 years, I’ve built and sold two tech startups, invested $70M+ into 250 companies, and generated $1B+ in enterprise revenue and community value. My work lives at the intersection of startups, sales, partnerships, and community — turning brands into movements.

As Founder & CEO of Authentic AI, I’m building an AI-native “career OS” that helps people discover their purpose and grow to achieve it. Previously, I led Own The Doge, scaling a decentralized meme movement to 1.2M+ members and a $300M market cap, securing partnerships with Revolut, Ledger, and Family Guy, and creating global cultural moments like the Doge statue in Japan.

Earlier, I co-founded Storefront, the “Airbnb for Retail,” growing to $100M+ GMV and 10,000+ spaces across the US and Europe with partners like Nike, Google, and Kanye West before acquisition.

As Venture Partner at 500 Global, I co-invested $65M into 220 startups, ran accelerator programs across 30+ countries, and coached 1,000+ founders through Google for Startups, Techstars, and beyond.

Currently, I advise and invest in frontier and climate tech through Cool Climate Collective, activating 1,650+ LPs from Tesla, Stripe, and Google.

Core strengths:
💼 Executive leadership & team building (10–60 people)
🤝 Strategic sales, partnerships & business development (3× $100M+ influenced)
🌍 Ecosystem & community growth (1M+ members)
🚀 AI & Web3 strategy (networks, culture, creator economy)

Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, and CNBC, and a 2× TEDx speaker, I’ve built global movements that merge brand, culture, and technology.

If you’re building something bold — whether it’s an AI platform, Web3 ecosystem, or next-gen community — let’s connect.

Tristan Pollock

In 2025, fundraising for AI startups flipped upside-down. I spent 50+ hours mapping the new playbook.

If you’re an early-stage founder raising today, this one’s for you.

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Movement Builder | Scaling Startups, Ecosystems, Communities ✨

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