Nicole Vasquez

Nicole Vasquez understands the biggest opportunities come from people you know and built MBD Partners (mbd-partners.com), the only agency that installs and operates her Networking OS—a proven system she created that accelerates relationship-driven opportunities in-person and with AI. For 20 years, Nicole has served as a trusted connector and community builder for top leaders in technology, finance, real estate, hospitality, and innovation—designing the perfect environments where executives want to be, knowing they'll meet people who may be transformative for their companies and careers. This unique superpower has been the backbone of her previous 3 companies at the intersection of community + technology—all of which were acquired. With this unique expertise, Nicole also advises companies building AI and relationship-driven technology to help their teams understand the nuance of trust, credibility, networking, and human connection so their products reflect how relationships between people actually work. Nicole is the top expert on how AI is changing the way we build professional relationships—and how to navigate it. Through her Future of Networking Newsletter (“Turn your network into your most valuable asset with the right AI tools + your human advantage”), Nicole gives away the tips, frameworks, and strategies she normally installs for executives and companies. She is also a sought-after speaker, moderator, media contributor, and workshop facilitator on the intersection of AI, trust, and human connection. mbd-partners+1

Hybrid‑work product leader and connector: As co‑founder of Deskpass, Nicole helped design and scale a hybrid‑work membership marketplace that connects remote workers to an on‑demand network of workspaces; press interviews highlight her role shaping community, people, and employer-facing products. barrons+1

Ecosystem and operations builder in regional tech scenes: In Miami she served as COO of Refresh Miami, helping scale programs and employer‑facing talent initiatives; she also advises and trains organizations (e.g., Mia) on strategy and communications for equitable tech upskilling. venturecafemiami+1

Advocate for women founders and inclusive community design: Nicole co‑founded grant and community programs (Forward Fund) and speaks/writes about designing inclusive, safe spaces—she emphasizes practical tactics for momentum and gives back through advising and public speaking. wealthywomendaily+1

Teacher & author of practical community playbooks: Nicole packages operational learnings into workshops, an eBook ('How to Plan and Launch an Online Community'), and ongoing writing/research for an upcoming book (Momentum by Design) aimed at helping people build influence without traditional power. venturecafemiami+1