With over 15 years in digital business, Nicolas Kittner is driven by the need to challenge the status quo and rethink how the financial industry serves people. Combining entrepreneurial instinct with a deep understanding of finance and insurance, he brings a fresh, user-centric approach to every venture. His focus is on creating practical, lasting solutions that align with real customer needs and industry realities.
As the Founder and Managing Partner of Silicon Pauli, Nicolas leads a team that questions conventional thinking and helps financial institutions and insurance companies build, test, and launch new ventures and digital products. Since 2018, Silicon Pauli has partnered with organizations like Sparkassen Finanzgruppe, Deutsche Bank Group, Volksbanken, LVM, Talanx, and Enpal to explore new business models and implement meaningful innovations.
The work at Silicon Pauli is grounded in strategic collaboration and hands-on development. The team moves quickly, thinks independently, and co-creates with clients to ensure that every project is not just an idea but an actionable venture that makes sense in the real world. This approach has led to lasting partnerships and solutions that exceed expectations.
Beyond Silicon Pauli, Nicolas is committed to strengthening the broader startup ecosystem through initiatives like the Patrons Program and the Vision Lab by Earlybird, where he provides pro bono guidance to early-stage teams. He is also a regular speaker at conferences, sharing insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and rethinking established industry norms.
Balancing professional ambition, Nicolas is a father of three. Managing the demands of both family life and entrepreneurship is his ongoing challenge — and his greatest accomplishment.
