Zanet Lucas

Driven and outgoing recent graduate and startup founder actively pursuing opportunities in early-stage venture capital. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my knowledge and experience to drive continuous improvement. Inspired by my involvement in fundraising for Rhapsody Curated, I have developed a strong passion for venture capital and now aspire to explore the other side of the board.

Co-founder at Rhapsody Curated (2022 - 2023) Photography NFT art gallery

Implemented effective communication and sales strategy targeting high-value collectors and artists, resulting in 70k in sales within 48 hours. Orchestrated preparations for a seed round with prominent funds in the French ecosystem and secured a 30k grant from the BPI (Public Bank of Investments). Facilitated negotiations for the capital entry of a CTO, achieving a mutually benecial agreement for all stakeholders. Strategized partnerships between Rhapsody Curated and renowned art or NFT fairs, managing booth setups, activities, and talks, including NFT Paris, Les Rencontres d'Arles, Photo London, and NFT Biarritz. Developed a targeted collector acquisition strategy for photographic series releases, generating 150k in sales over 7 months. Overviewed a successful PR campaign targeting crypto/NFT-related media for a new partnership and photography series launch. Created engaging social media content for the Rhapsody Curated Twitter account, growing the follower base from 0 to 1300. Collaborated closely with the CTO to plan and execute website content within tight time constraints.

Summer intern at Metropole Media et Regies (2021) OOH and DOOH media space agency in the Paris region

Managed administrative and HR tasks to determine bonuses for 60+ employees during a challenging year of halted business activities due to Covid-19. Streamlined client billing processes during the summer break, ensuring a seamless transition and improved efficiency for the organization.

Bayes Business School, formerly Cass Business School (2019 - 2022) BSc in Business Management with Marketing (Upper 2:1)