Nick is a partner & head of engagement at Author Capital Partners and prior to joining Author Capital in 2022, Nick was a principal at BDT & MSD Partners, an investment platform built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. From 2011 to 2015, Nick was director of programs at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, where he led the institution’s global economy program and supported the engagement of Chicago’s business leadership. He began his career at Morgan Stanley and Barclays, focused on investments and executive incentive plans. Nick earned a BA in political science from University of Vermont and an MA in international relations from the University of Chicago.