Nick Colvin

CEO, LinkNYC

 

Nick Colvin serves as Chief Executive Officer of CityBridge, LLC, the consortium behind the groundbreaking LinkNYC program, which provides free public Wi-Fi for millions of residents, commuters, and visitors in New York City, plus free nationwide phone calls, connections to government and social services, and a public service messaging platform. Nick is passionate about technology as a means to help people. His vision of a citywide digital safety net and his values-driven leadership are evident in the development of the groundbreaking Link5G, which was designed to ensure New York's digital infrastructure provides equitable access to 21st century tools for the city’s underserved communities. Previously, Nick was an Associate Partner at Control Group, where he worked with global brands and nonprofits to bring to life innovative projects at the intersection of digital and physical spaces.

Nick has over 20 years of experience building and supporting human-focused technology with organizations including the ACLU, Apple, AT&T, Google, and Ralph Appelbaum Associates. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Western Carolina University.