Nicolas Colin

Nicolas Colin began his career in the French civil service and then brought his clear understanding of regulatory systems across Europe to his work as a tech entrepreneur. In 2013, he became Co-founder and Director of The Family, a pan-European investment firm supporting early-stage entrepreneurs, now with a portfolio of 150+ fast-growing startups.

He sits on the board of Radio France, the French national radio broadcasting corporation, and teaches university courses on corporate strategy and public policy at Sciences Po in Paris. He has previously served as a member of the board of the French personal data protection authority.

Nicolas is a thought-provoking voice in the conversation about new institutions in the digital world. He has co-authored several works on technology, including a 2013 Report on Taxation in the Digital Economy (for which he was voted one of that year’s ten most influential people by the "International Tax Review"). His articles regularly appear in both English and French publications, including "Foreign Affairs", "The Financial Times", and "Le Monde". "Hedge" is his third book, and the first published in English.

Nicolas was born in Normandy, France and raised by musician parents, becoming an accomplished bass guitar player. He lives in London with his wife Laetitia Vitaud and their two children.