Overview
Nikki
Navta
Overview
Nikki
Navta
“
A CEO does only three things.
1) Sets the company's vision and strategy and communicates it to all stakeholders.
2) Recruits, hires, and retains the very best talent for the company.
3) Makes sure there is always enough cash in the bank.
”
1988
Canton, NY
1988-2008
Navta Associates
2009
Zulama was born
2018-19
Zulama was acquired!
2020
Nikki joins Cognitive Toybox
2022
Nikki joins Arc Capital
Nikki graduated from St Lawrence University with a multi-field major in Mathematics and Fine Arts, and has been working on products that combine the best of left-and right-brain thinking ever since.
Educational textbook publishing—developed curriculum, digital products, and educational technologies. Gained sales experience in the K-12 marketplace and led company to highest sales year in Navta’s 25+ year history.
Zulama teaches computer science to students through video game projects.
EMC School acquired Zulama! Nikki takes on a new role as
VP K12 Computer Science, bringing her expertise in product development and sales to EMC. Later in the year, EMC School merged with Carnegie Learning. Nikki ensured that the computer science product line continues to deliver a high-quality experience for both students and teachers. The curriculum was transferred into Carnegie Learning’s Passport platform and corresponding professional development made available.
Nikki takes on a new role as Partnerships Manager, bringing her expertise in ed-tech sales to Cognitive ToyBox.
Helping to grow Cognitive ToyBox is rewarding, and yet Nikki is ready for more challenges. She joins Arc Capital as an Entrepreneur in Residence and rolls up her sleeves to help other startups develop and execute on their sales and marketing plans.
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Rowing Highlights
After supporting her sons as the "rowing mom", and then becoming an empty nester, she finally decided to try rowing herself...and got hooked!
2022 Masters Nationals
Along with just 4 other crazy teammates, entered a TON of events and won the overall Efficiency Trophy, along with a bunch of other trophies in individual events.
2021 Head of the Charles
Won the 40+ Women’s 4+ at the largest regatta in the world!
2019 Masters Worlds
Went to Hungary to win the D W4+ with teammates Breanne, Eva, Val, and Kim. Hungary was amazing, especially since Eva speaks the language. We ate (and drank) well!
2019 Masters Nationals
Won the W2- in the D age category with her pair partner, Eva Szegithy! All the hard work we put into learning the pair this year really paid off!!!
The tallest one in the boat
2017 Masters Nationals
Raced 8 times (!!!), made it into 3 finals, and didn't medal. But had a blast. Enjoyed the best camaraderie with teammates, and purchased her first rowing jewelry.
End of an era
Attending her son Laing's last race as a Badger, at 2017 IRA Championships in Sacramento, CA. Indescribable!