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Nicolas Goeldel joined Boston Consulting Group in September 2021. He is a leading member of the BCG Deep Tech Mission, a small, but growing team that leverages emerging technologies to find a balance between sustainability and profitability for clients. He is also a core member of the Climate & Sustainability practice at the firm.

Nicolas is dedicated to moving his clients toward a sustainable future by aligning technology developments and business opportunities in ways that strengthen the biosphere and create value. His training in biology and chemistry are a foundation for his work anticipating the impact of new science-based technologies on existing value chains, and developing technology-based, long-term business strategies for clients.

Before joining the firm, Nicolas was Deep Tech Lead at Hello Tomorrow. Before that, he guided the development of digital health tools as a Mercator Fellow for Médecins Sans Frontières in the Middle East.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, biochemistry, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
  • MSc, biochemistry, TU München/Scripps Research Institute
  • BSc, biochemistry, TU München

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Mercator Fellowship for International Affairs (class 2017/18)

Publications and Videos

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Synthetic Biology Is Getting Closer to Industrial Scale

As a coming generation of large biomanufacturing facilities slashes costs, sustainable materials made from organisms based on nature’s design principles are poised to go mainstream.
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What’s Your Synthetic Biology Strategy?

By analyzing the syn-bio industry stack and understanding its dynamics, incumbents can develop strategies that will gain them competitive advantage.
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Deep Tech Powers New Net-Zero Business Models

How can deep tech help companies stay profitable while becoming sustainable? The answer lies in a combination of advanced technology and new business models.
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Synthetic Biology Is About to Disrupt Your Industry

Synthetic biology technologies are finally maturing, becoming the way almost anything can be manufactured competitively and sustainably. Businesses must learn to use syn-bio to develop new products and processes, improve existing ones, and reduce costs to remain competitive in the future.
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Deep Tech and the Great Wave of Innovation

The impact of the next big surge of innovation will be felt everywhere.
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Looking to Nature for the Next Industrial Revolution

The power of harnessing nature’s design principles and manufacturing capabilities is about to become clear.