Nick Allen

Nick Allen is the Founder and CEO of Geologie, a personalized skincare company that he founded in 2018.12 Here are some key details about Nick Allen's background and career:

Education and Early Career

Nick Allen attended Trinity College-Hartford from 1996 to 2000, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.1 After graduating, he began his career in the finance industry:

• 2004: Investment Banking Analyst at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods
• 2006: Research Associate at ThinkEquity Partners
• 2007-2010: Clean Energy Equity Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley (ranked #1 in stock performance)

Entrepreneurial Journey

After his time in finance, Nick transitioned into entrepreneurship and the tech industry:

• 2010-2011: Partner at Spring Ventures, where he developed the firm's cleanweb investment thesis
• 2011-2013: Co-Founder, Head of Operations, and CFO at Sidecar Technologies (a ride-sharing company)
• 2013-2016: Founder and CEO of Shuddle
• 2016-2018: Director of New Business at General Motors, focusing on mobility services and autonomous vehicle commercialization

Founding Geologie

In 2018, Nick Allen founded Geologie, a direct-to-consumer skincare company.12 Under his leadership, Geologie has:

• Expanded from men's skincare to unisex products, including skincare, haircare, and bodycare lines
• Won 15 major awards in the industry
• Grown to serve tens of thousands of customers worldwide
• Adopted a fully remote work model with team members across the globe

Nick's approach to building Geologie has been characterized by:

• Lean operations and cost-efficiency
• Embracing remote work from the company's inception
• Focusing on product-market-founder fit
• Leveraging his diverse background in finance, tech, and entrepreneurship

Nick Allen is known for his leadership skills, ability to bring people together, and his energy and drive in building companies.3