Candace Nelson

Candace Nelson is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and accomplished pastry chef known for co-founding Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery, and most recently Pizzana, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with locations in Los Angeles and Dallas. Fueled by her knack for elevating simple concepts into breakthrough brands, Candace cofounded CN2 Ventures in 2020 to invest in early stage and growth stage companies in the retail, food, direct-to-consumer and branded consumer product sectors. Candace's love for supporting fellow entrepreneurs is further revealed in her new book, Sweet Success, which showcases how to turn one's passion into a business inspired by her professional journey. Candace is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller The Sprinkles Baking Book, executive producer of and judge on Netflix’s Sugar Rush, and an executive producer on Hulu's forthcoming Best in Dough.