Nik Talreja
Co-founder & CEO Sydecar
Nik is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sydecar, a venture capital deal-execution platform focused on bringing greater efficiency and standardization to private-market transactions. Nik previously practiced securities & transactional law at Cooley LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, and held leadership roles in operations and finance, and served as general counsel at venture-backed companies. In addition to his role at Sydecar, Nik actively invests in and advises early-stage companies. Nik graduated from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business with a BS in Corporate Finance & Entrepreneurship. Nik subsequently obtained his JD from the UCLA School of Law.
Nik is based in Houston, TX with his better half and three Kai Kens. Nik has spent most of his life in NYC, LA, and the SF Bay Area.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Short stories, big lessons
In this fast‑paced 20‑minute session, four leaders share the defining moments that shaped who they are and how they work today. Each speaker offers a brief, personal story - an inflection point, a challenge, or a breakthrough - that changed their perspective and continues to influence their leadership, decision‑making, and approach to impact.
These are not polished bios, but honest snapshots of lived experience, revealing the lessons that stay with us long after the moment has passed. Expect candour, clarity, and insights you can carry into your own work.
Wednesday 01 April 08:50 - 09:10 The Pulse
In this fast‑paced 20‑minute session, four leaders share the defining moments that shaped who they are and how they work today. Each speaker offers a brief, personal story - an inflection point, a challenge, or a breakthrough - that changed their perspective and continues to influence their leadership, decision‑making, and approach to impact.
These are not polished bios, but honest snapshots of lived experience, revealing the lessons that stay with us long after the moment has passed. Expect candour, clarity, and insights you can carry into your own work.
The Pulse US/Pacific