Nick Shapiro

Nick Shapiro is the Founder and CEO of 10th Avenue Consulting LLC, a firm based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in crisis management and communications. With over 20 years of experience in this field, Shapiro has advised numerous high-profile individuals and organizations on crisis management planning and response strategies since founding the company in September 2019.1

Before establishing his consulting firm, Shapiro held significant positions in various organizations, notably serving as the Global Head of Crisis Management at Airbnb from December 2015 to September 2019. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing Airbnb's crisis response efforts and collaborated with senior leadership across multiple departments to manage significant incidents impacting the company.1 His previous experience also includes roles such as Vice President of Global Security & Communications at Visa, where he managed crisis response initiatives, and as a Deputy Chief of Staff at the CIA, advising on intelligence operations and media strategies.1

Shapiro's educational background includes a degree from Tulane University, which has contributed to his expertise in crisis management and communications.1 Additionally, he serves as a board member for All Hands and Hearts, an organization focused on disaster and humanitarian relief.1