Where does Nikolas C. work?

Nikolas C. is Strategic Advisor & Board Member at Iron Key Capital.

Where did Nikolas C. go to school?

Nikolas C. studied at University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (VC University); MIT Sloan School of Management (Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme).

Nikolas C.

Investor

Strategic Advisor & Board Member at Iron Key Capital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

Nikolas Casagrande is Vice President of Enterprise Innovation at Citizens, where he focuses on partnerships between established financial institutions and startups. His career in financial technology includes prior positions at Schroders, Thomson Reuters, and Manulife John Hancock, along with involvement in blockchain and AI initiatives including a co-chair role in the DeFi Interest Group at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. He serves on multiple advisory boards and participates as a mentor, speaker, and judge across fintech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence programs.

Experience

CitizensVice President, Enterprise Innovationcurrent2025 — presentBoston, MA
CitizensVice President, Digital Innovation and Strategy2021 — 2025Boston, MA
Iron Key Venture PartnersBoard of Advisorscurrent2025 — present
AI 2030Board of Advisors2025 — 2026
National Artificial Intelligence AssociationBoard of Advisors2025 — 2026
Enterprise Ethereum AllianceCo-Chair, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) IG2020 — 2025
Enterprise Ethereum AllianceCo-Chair, Financial Services IG2018 — 2020
ManulifeDirector, Emerging Technology, Global Wealth and Asset Management2018 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts
ManulifeDirector, Investment Technology, Manulife Asset Management2013 — 2018Boston, Massachusetts
J.P. Morgan Asset ManagementConsultant2011 — 2012London, United Kingdom
Thomson ReutersDirector, Head of PORTIA Professional Services - EMEA2009 — 2011London, United Kingdom
DST Global SolutionsInvestment Accounting Solutions Manager2008 — 2009London, United Kingdom
Schroders Investment ManagementManager, Fixed Income IT2004 — 2008London, United Kingdom
Thomson Financial (Boston)Senior Sales Consultant2001 — 2003Boston, MA
Thomson Financial (London)PORTIA Sales Consultant EMEA2000 — 2001London, United Kingdom
Thomson FinancialPORTIA Sales Consultant1998 — 2000Boston, MA
Thomson FinancialInvestment Software Analyst1997 — 1998Boston, MA

Skills & more

Scouting4Venture Capital3Strategic Partnerships3Building Business Partnerships2Digital Strategy2StartupsFixed Income25Investment Management15Financial Services12Business Development4Professional Services4Asset Management5

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Pre-salesTeam ManagementFinancial MarketsDerivativesBack OfficeMiddle OfficeVendor ManagementRelationship ManagementEthereumDecentralized Applications (DApps)BlockchainWealth Management

Languages German

PRINCE2 - PRojects IN Controlled Environments, version 2 — APMG International
IOC - Investment Operations Certificate (Derivatives) — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
IMC - Investment Management Certificate — CFA UK

From Nikolas's professional profile.

Colleagues at Iron Key Capital

David A.

Governance Advisor at Iron Key Capital

Elaine R.

Partnerships at Iron Key Capital

Humaira C.

Chief of Staff at Iron Key Capital

Joseph Argiro

Founder at Iron Key Capital

Josh D.

CBDO at Iron Key Capital

Kenley P.

CTO at Iron Key Capital

Kris K.

Venture Principal at Iron Key Capital

Laura S.

Legal Advisor at Iron Key Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikolas C.?: Nikolas Casagrande is Vice President of Enterprise Innovation at Citizens, where he focuses on partnerships between established financial institutions and startups. His career in financial technology includes prior positions at Schroders, Thomson Reuters, and Manulife John Hancock, along with involvement in blockchain and AI initiatives including a co-chair role in the DeFi Interest Group at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. He serves on multiple advisory boards and participates as a mentor, speaker, and judge across fintech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence programs.
Where does Nikolas C. work?: Nikolas C. is Strategic Advisor & Board Member at Iron Key Capital.
Where did Nikolas C. go to school?: Nikolas C. studied at University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (VC University); MIT Sloan School of Management (Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme).

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Shared employers

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Also worked at Enterprise Ethereum Alliance1

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Also worked at Manulife14

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