Nicolas Brien is a greentech entrepreneur and the Chairman of the European Startup Network, the most influential industry group representing startups in Brussels . Mr Brien sits on the Board of companies and foundations, such as Tilder or France Alzheimer. From June 2021 to September 2022, he restructured and turned around EuraTechnologies, Europe’s largest startup incubator. From 2016 to 2021, he led France Digitale, Europe’s largest Startup organization with 2000+ startup members and 100+ VC. Prior to joining the digital ecosystem, he ran the Direction of Studies at Kantar-TNS Sofres (WPP) and was a senior advisor to Minister Najat Vallaud-Belkacem (Spokeswoman of the French Government). Mr Brien has been nominated "European Young Leader of 2022" by Friends of Europe.