We are Nicolas Naigeon and Olivia Hildebrand, two passionate co-founders of NiNa united by our love for the hardware and entrepreneurship worlds.
Our mission is to foster connections, curate meaningful content, and provide a platform for entrepreneurs and experts to grow, collaborate, and ignite innovation.
Olivia, co-founder of NiNa, is a passionate product manager with a proven track record of success in both hardware and software product development. With years of experience driving innovation, she has led the creation of award-winning products, delivering exceptional customer experiences while generating significant business impact.
Her journey began at Logitech, where she created and led the development of the premium keyboard lineup, establishing it as a strong competitor to the Apple Magic Keyboard. Under her leadership, the MX premium keyboard category quintupled in net sales within three years, with each product achieving a minimum 4.5-star rating on Amazon. Notably, the MX Keys Mini received critical acclaim, with Forbes declaring it, "The Best Mac Keyboard, and it is not made by Apple." Her ability to prioritize impactful features, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive successful product launches has set her apart as a visionary product leader.
At Ledger, a trailblazer in cryptocurrency security, Olivia further honed her skills by bridging complex ecosystems with user-friendly solutions. She worked on making cutting-edge crypto hardware wallets more accessible while partnering with luxury brands to create elegant, design-forward accessories that enhanced their appeal.
During her time at Fairmat, a company revolutionizing materials science, Olivia deepened her expertise in aligning diverse stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry. She played a key role in integrating recycled components into high-performance products, ensuring sustainability without sacrificing quality.
Olivia’s career is defined by her ability to transform challenges into opportunities and her relentless focus on delivering value to users. Whether she’s revolutionizing consumer electronics, advancing security technologies, or driving sustainable innovation, her dedication to excellence and innovation shines through.
Nicolas, co-founder of NiNa, is a repeat founder, pharmacologist, and biomedical engineer with over 15 years of experience at the crossroads of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With a deep passion for MedTech and wine, Nicolas blends his expertise in biomedical engineering with his family heritage of winemakers in Burgundy to craft innovative solutions that improve lives.
His journey in innovation spans groundbreaking medical devices and revolutionary wine technology. In 2017, Nicolas founded Aveine with a bold mission to democratize wine tasting. Combining his engineering acumen with his love of wine, Aveine introduced the world to the first connected wine aerator, a patented device that perfectly replicates decanting times of up to 24 hours, instantly. By integrating technology with tradition, Aveine simplifies the art of wine tasting, making it accessible to everyone.
Nicolas also served as CTO of RheoFast, where he played a pivotal role in developing a breakthrough point-of-care in vitro medical device designed to quickly and easily assess an individual’s health status. Before that, he was an innovation consultant, advising startups on how to navigate challenges and bring ideas to life. Earlier in his career, Nicolas managed cutting-edge R&D projects, focusing on fluorescent biomarkers, innovative corneal graft conservation systems, and medical imaging devices. His work involved not only technical expertise but also risk management, financial engineering, and fostering international collaborations.
At the heart of Nicolas' career is a relentless commitment to innovation and bringing solutions from concept to market. Whether transforming the MedTech industry or revolutionizing wine experiences, he’s driven by a desire to make the complex simple and the inaccessible within reach.