Quiver /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ (noun)
1) a case for carrying arrows;
2) a ready storage location for figurative tools; or
3) collaborative consulting to solve comoplex problems.
Nina Sharma has dedicated her career to working for companies and causes that empower others.
She is a passionate ecosystem builder, an accelerator of big ideas, a supporter of wide-eyed entrepreneurs, and a driver of the Sustainable Development Goals. The daughter of an immigrant and a humanitarian, Nina currently lives in New York City and has spent significant years in Denver and Washington, DC where she stays deeply connected with clients, close friends, and many animals.
Driven by a range of overlapping interests, Nina’s career has included executive leadership, international development, marketing and communications, fundraising, and higher education administration. Her reputation for getting things done was earned through 20+ years of curating and activating partnerships, harnessing the best in her team, and inspiring others to turn ideas into action.
Nina launched Quiver Solutions in 2022 and has spent the majority of her time working in the startup ecosystem. As an operating partner at Chloe Capital, Nina supports the women-led venture capital firm with fundraising strategy, investor relations, and portfolio management services.
Nina served at the Chief Marketing Officer at the Greater Washington Partnership, a civic alliance of business leaders committed to making the region from Baltimore to Richmond the most inclusive economy in the country. She raised the profile of the Partnership by increasing traditional and social media exposure, launching a podcast and website, and supporting the development of a 10-year Blueprint for Inclusive Growth.
From 2016-2022, Nina built and scaled Project X-ITE at the University of Denver, where she supported more than 1,000 young and global entrepreneurs, helping validate and build ventures, and connecting to mentors, investors, and partners. With a lean team, she built a full suite of entrepreneurial programs including an incubator, accelerator, mentor platform and pitch competition.
Nina’s early career was spent at the New York Public Library, Carnegie Hall, Yale University, and the Ad Council. She spent several years with Millennium Promise, a proof-of-concept model designed by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, to eradicate extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
In 2016, she co-founded The Whole Truth Booth, a mobile storytelling platform that aimed to bridge social, political, and cultural divides. Read more about the Whole Truth Booth and their experience at the Inauguration and Women’s March here.
Underscoring her commitment to the community, in 2019 Nina was named a Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40 and the winner of the Colorado Inno on Fire “Blazer” Award. Nina is an alumnus of the Civico McKinsey Leadership Academy, and served as an Acceleration Partner with the UN Foundation’s Solutions Summit, and a lead facilitator with the German Marshall Fund’s Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative.
Nina received her BA from Hamilton College, her MPA from New York University, and her MBA from the University of Denver. She received the scar on heel from a fire door, her outdoor chops from climbing Mt. Rainier, and her love/hate with running from the New York City Marathon. She may have missed her calling as a singer in a rock band.
Values & Attributes
At Quiver, we are driven by core values that define us, ground us, and keep us headed in the right direction.
Abundance
There is always room at the table. Inclusion and equity begin with the belief that more is more. There is an infinite amount of pie, and more ideas plus more voices equals more opportunity.
Curiosity
What drives you is different than what drives me. How exciting is that? We all have something to lear from each other, no matter how much we already know. Assuming the most generous interpretation of all ideas and behaviors can lead to greater understanding and compassion.
Generosity
We all have something to give — something that someone else needs. Sharing our time, energy, and ideas can bring us closer together. Generosity underscores the belief that together we can make the world a better place.
Quiver is the Swiss Army Knife of problem-solving, combining attributes that drive business forward and make an impact.
Vision & Action
We are visionaries. We love to find the root cause of problems and dream up new ways to solve them. But more than anything, we love to pick the best ideas and then roll up our sleeves and get stuff done.
Risk Tolerance
Perfect is the enemy of good. As humans, we are prone to getting lost in the details. We could wait for the perfect moment to move — or we could be constantly in motion and iterate as we go. Grey is our comfort color.
Guts
Standing up for what what’s right, believing in ourselves, and relying on decades of experience to inform our decisions: creating impact means having guts and trusting to our own.
TESTIMONIES
Nina is the most professional, hard-working, talented, and creative program director in Colorado. Over the years she has developed excellent educational and professional tools to drive forward the entrepreneurial spirit of Denver. Her leadership in Project X-ITE, Denver Startup Week, and so many other linked organizations is a tribute to her work ethic and ability to multitask. She is a dot connector of the highest caliber, and strives to build community, partnerships, and engagements so all may be included. It is a joy to work with Nina because of her positive attitude, inclusive outlook, focused drive, and astounding intelligence.
KATIE PAYER, KATIE PAYER CONSULTING
Y'all! There aren't too many people I know that demand a room. In presence. In knowledge. In, "I want and need to be that persons friend." Meet Nina! Nina is the absolute best. She is the epitome of professionalism. She is one of the best leaders I have ever met. She is hardworking and a pure genius. From running national events, traveling all over the world getting national awards and changing the start-up game in Denver and beyond, I am constantly blown away by her. Do yourself a favor and meet Nina. She will make you a better person. Boom!
TRAVIS BARTLETT, BARTLETT CREATIVE
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