Reach out

Nick Wichert serves as the Business Development Manager at High Alpha Innovation, where he drives partner strategy, sales enablement, and revenue growth. With a proven track record, Nick previously led as Program Manager, collaborating with strategic partners to successfully launch numerous startups over nearly three years. Before joining High Alpha Innovation, Nick was the Sr. Director of Innovation and Managing Director of the Northwestern Mutual Venture Studio, where he spearheaded risk product innovation.

Nick has start several software companies and co-founded the nation’s first U.S. Military Veteran seed accelerator, through which he has invested in and mentored over 100 new ventures. His work has been prominently featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, TechCrunch, among other leading publications. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, including his alma mater’s Graduate of the Last Decade Award (2014) and the White House Presidential Champion of Change (2012).

Nick holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an MBA from Lakeland University. He is passionate about fostering innovation and driving growth, both professionally and personally. Outside of work, Nick enjoys software development, golfing, and exploring Northern Wisconsin with his family. He resides in Whitefish Bay, WI, with his wife, three children, and their Golden Retrievers, Winnie and Nala.