Nicolas Sharp

Nicolas Sharp is the Co-Founder and CEO of Attio, a company that aims to reinvent customer relationship management (CRM) for modern businesses. He has a strong background in technology and investment, having previously worked as an investment associate at Passion Capital and as an independent consultant for tech due diligence at Notion Capital. Sharp also held positions such as Head of Digital at The Rug Company and Big Life Foundation, and began his career as a software developer at Wireworks.123

Education

Nicolas Sharp earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Newcastle University after attending Marlborough College.12

Career Path

• Attio (November 2019 - Present): Founded to create a flexible CRM that adapts to various business needs.
• Fundstack (April 2017 - October 2019): A vertical CRM that was eventually pivoted into Attio.
• Passion Capital (November 2014 - November 2016): Worked as an investment associate.
• Independent Consultant (January 2014 - January 2015): Focused on tech due diligence.
• The Rug Company (January 2013 - July 2014) and Big Life Foundation (January 2012 - January 2013): Held digital leadership roles.
• Wireworks (May 2011 - January 2012): Started his career as a software developer.123

Vision for Attio

Under Sharp's leadership, Attio has raised significant funding, including a $23.5 million Series A round in March 2022, and has achieved substantial growth in annual recurring revenue. The platform is designed to be highly customizable, allowing users to build their CRM around their specific business processes without the constraints typical of traditional CRM systems.3

Sharp emphasizes the importance of flexibility and user-centric design in CRM solutions, aiming to provide tools that genuinely meet the needs of businesses rather than just adding features.3