Nicola Telford
Inquirer · DISC type dcNicola Telford is the Founding Partner of Tabu. Ventures, a venture builder and syndicate dedicated to investing in taboo and overlooked businesses. An award-winning founder, she previously founded ViewsForChange and was named TechSPARKs Founder of the Year in 2022. She holds a BA from Cardiff University and a diploma in Strategic Marketing.
Nicola is passionate about fostering human connection in an increasingly artificial world. After living in Sri Lanka, she returned to Europe with a renewed drive to build impactful ventures. She actively champions female founders and enjoys creating communities for entrepreneurs to share experiences and support one another.
She is leading a charge to declare 2026 as "The Year of Taboo" and has explored creating a "findom investment club" to fund womens health and pleasure.
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