NICOLE CASANOVA
Global Superconnector | Bitcoin, Startups, AI, Media, Emerging Tech Investor | Strategic Advisor | $300M+ Deals Executed | Freedom Wayshower | Divine Feminine Leader | Sovereign Creator
Thailand | Boulder, CO | Los Angeles | Miami | El Salvador |
I AM THE BRAND.
Hiring me is a movement.
You're activating an OG strategist, trust carrier, and a Superconnector in every major industry with a sweet spot for emerging technology and evangelizing the ideas that amplify our sovereign divinity.
From the earliest internet IPOs to sovereign treasuries and Bitcoin-backed personal brands, I don't just market ideas — I embody them.
WHAT I BRING
  • 30+ years at the forefront of tech, venture capital, media, and cultural innovation
  • Strategic architect behind Casanova AI, Divine Bitcoin Women, and the Seed Codex
  • Pioneered Self Layer-1 and Freedom Economics Vault for sovereign identity
  • $200M+ raised for female founders
  • Scaled startups to IPO, acquisitions, and ecosystems
  • Deep relationships across every industry from Tech, Bitcoin, AI, and Media to Travel, Wellness, Regenerative Agriculture and Impact Capital networks
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Seasoned technology executive with 30+ years across startups, venture, interactive marketing, media, social impact, & IP with an emphasis on digital & emerging tech. High engagement team builder. Strategist that executes for traction, scale, & growth. Deep background in strategic partnerships, alliances, sales, deal creation, & negotiation. Robust multi-vertical networks. Unprecedented CXO access & conversions.

CASANOVA VENTURES
Founder & Connection Catalyst | 2011 – Present | Global
  • Built sovereign brand infrastructures backed by Bitcoin and cultural capital
  • Created Casanova AI: emotionally intelligent AI for creators and women leaders
  • Founded Divine Bitcoin Women, helping women reclaim abundance and sovereignty
  • Leads Self as Layer-1 movement to tokenize identity, gratitude, and cultural capital
  • Startup Advisor, Venture Studio and Ecosystem Builder
  • Emerging Tech Angel Investor with a focus on Freedom Tech
  • Scouted, vetted, and matched emerging tech startups with top-tier investors, Fortune 500s, and ecosystem partners for three decades
  • Clients and partnerships include: Gap, Dell, Expedia, EY, GoDaddy, Starwood, GroupM, L Catterton, Microsoft, KPMG, Blackstone
  • Specialized in deal creation, investor access, strategic partnerships, and CXO intros
  • Helped startups exceed visibility, traction, and revenue goals through targeted advisory
  • Built trust ecosystems across media, wellness, femtech, AI, blockchain, and social impact sectors
  • Deep experience operating as startup whisperer, pitch coach, consigliere, and partner closer
  • Advisor for 100+ startups, venture studios and organizations: Techstars • Watson University • Mergelane • Boomtown • CU Demming School of Entrepreneurship • Founder: Impact HUB Boulder • The Vinetta Project • SHESAYS Boulder • Billionaire Girls Club
Shift The Game
Founder
Jan 2017 – Present · Boulder, Colorado
Shift The Game™ is a revolutionary consultancy and campaign studio serving sovereign leaders and visionary brands.
We activate transformational media, narrative strategy, and curated collaborations to power the people.
  • Built sovereign brand infrastructures backed by Bitcoin and cultural capital
  • Leads Self as Layer-1 movement to tokenize identity, gratitude, and cultural capital
The Conspiracy
Mastermind & Chief Manifestor of Magic
Jan 2021 – Present · The Metaverse (and El Salvador)
We uncover and monetize the wealth in any network, track deals via smart contracts, and build the rails of the Connector Economy.
  • The Conspiracy is a connection catalyst engine for Superconnectors.
  • It’s also a global front for a private network of high-trust allies using relationships, capital, and influence to accelerate freedom tech and scale the ideas that make humanity more sovereign.
  • Our Salvadorean entity was created as one of the first Bitcoin treasury models to back founders by leveraging the best digital asset laws.
Interactions AI
Senior Sales Director – Restaurants • 2018 – 2019 • Boulder, CO / Boston HQ
  • Launched new Conversational AI lines:
  • Guest Care, Kitchen, Omnichannel Ordering
  • Developed relationships and built AI voice drive-thru beta program with the largest restaurant chains, QSRs, and Fast Casuals
  • Developed GTM strategy, pricing, messaging, and drove key beta partnerships for brands such as Chipotle, Starbucks, and KFC
PlayWorks Digital
SVP Content Acquisition • 2019 – 2020 • Tel Aviv, Remote
  • Built the video division for the world's largest connected TV gaming company
  • Led studio and licensing deals across platforms and publishers
  • Brought the largest influencers to connected TV
The Vinetta Project
Founding Partner & Chief Strategist • 2015 – 2016 • Boulder, CO / LA
  • Built one of the strongest pipelines for female tech founders in the U.S.
  • Raised $200M+ for women-led emerging tech
  • Hosted Pitch and Panel events and Founders and Funders dinners in 7 cities backed by KPMG to Deloitte
Fort Hill Company
Director, Business Development / VP Marketing • 2008 – 2011 • Boulder, CO / SF HQ
  • Closed a partnership worth 10 years of company revenue
  • Cut costs 95%, rebranded the product, scaled monetization of IP
Mobilerider
Director, Sales & Biz Dev • 2007 – 2008 • Boulder, CO / NY
  • Co-founded early online video platform for 300+ mobile devices (pre-YouTube mobile)
  • Defined pricing, GTM strategy, and secured distribution deals
Exponential Growth (Shift)
Founder & CEO • 2002 – 2009 • Boulder, CO
  • Created "Shift," a transformation game sold in 500+ stores, used by 120+ psychologists
  • Pioneered early multi-user video chat and online self-development tools
Mypoints (IPO)
Sr. Account Exec / Director, Biz Dev • 1999 – 2001 • San Francisco, CA
  • Exceeded quota by 1,943%, generating $6.45M+ in revenue
  • Helped grow membership from 35K to 20M; supported IPO and United Airlines acquisition
Lycos (IPO)
Sr. Account Executive • 1998 – 1999 • San Francisco, CA
  • Exceeded quota by 217%, top monthly revenue earner on the West Coast 3x
  • Sold digital sponsorships and keyword packages to major early brands
Dir. Biz Dev / Director, Marketing Comms • 1997 – 1998 • San Francisco, CA
  • Employee 3 at Realtor.com apartment arm; grew traffic from 10K hits to 6M users
  • Negotiated partnerships with RBOCs and top search engines
Paramount Digital (Viacom)
Marketing & Communications Manager • 1995 – 1996 • Boulder, CO
  • Led competitive analysis and launch strategy for Viacom/Blockbuster's digital product
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
You can give me a script, yet I am the message.
  • Founder. Operator. Evangelist.
  • I build, represent, and distribute ideas with earned trust and long-term networks.
  • Hiring me humanizes your brand and moves the message into markets and media, fast.
TREASURY STRATEGY
Brand + Evangelism
Strategic Partnerships + Product Collabs
Creator Tools + AI Assistants
Reserve + Community Activation
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
  • M.A. Integrated Marketing Communications – Univ. of Colorado Boulder
  • B.A. Communications – Florida State University
  • Founder: Billionaire Girls Club, SHESAYS Boulder, Impact HUB Boulder, The Vinetta Project, Divine Bitcoin Women, The Consipiracy
  • Mentor: Mergelane, Watson University, Boomtown, CU Demming School
  • Speaker: Techstars, Startup Grind, Women in Tech, Investing with a Gender Lens
I am a sovereign brand, a voice the future trusts, and the bridge between vision and value.