Nicholas Nikko Lara
Co-Founder & COO @ Otto AI | Building at the intersection of AI, Finance & the Creator Economy
- Role
- Co-founder & COO at Otto Ai
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Nikko Lara
Nicholas “Nikko” Lara is an investor, advisor, and serial entrepreneur with expertise in business operations and finance. He received an athletic scholarship to Northeastern University, where he earned a degree in Finance & Economics and competed as a Division 1 athlete, helping the Huskies capture their first CAA Championship title and earn an NCAA tournament appearance in over a decade.His career spans financial services and operator roles across supply chain, logistics, and consumer brands, including leadership experience supporting high-growth teams and scaling operations. Based in Los Angeles, he works with founders and early-stage companies across consumer, media, and technology. Outside of work, he enjoys travel and a range of outdoor and adventure activities.
Experience
Co-founder & COO
Sep 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Otto AI is a financial operating system built exclusively for creators and creative professionals. The platform combines AI automation with human expertise to manage bookkeeping, tax preparation, invoicing, contracts, payroll, and cash flow all under one roof. Otto also supports entity formation, including LLC setup and S-Corp elections, giving creators a compliant and optimized financial foundation from day one.
Education
D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance & Economics
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