Nicolai Eddy serves as the Chief Operating Officer at NALA, overseeing operations, finance, treasury, compliance, partnerships, and expansion since December 2018. With a notable background supported by prominent investors such as Y Combinator and Accel Partners, Nicolai also holds the position of East Africa Fellow at Acumen, focusing on poverty alleviation through innovative investments. Prior to these roles, Nicolai accumulated extensive experience at Morningstar in various product management capacities across multiple regions. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Bard College and participation in the Winter 2019 Batch of Y Combinator, along with high school diplomas from institutions in the USA and Switzerland.