Erik LaPaglia
Managing Partner
NextTech Ventures
He is regularly engaged in senior-level dialogues shaping the evolution of global finance, investment, and technology, contributing to closed-door forums, public stages, and executive discussions where market structure, capital deployment, and next-generation infrastructure are actively being defined. Erik maintains an ongoing presence at influential international convenings, where founders, institutional investors, policymakers, and industry leaders converge.
With a career rooted in building, restructuring, and advising businesses—from early-stage ventures to established market leaders—Erik brings a rare combination of strategic insight and operational fluency. He is particularly sought after for advisory work related to capital formation, strategic partnerships, tokenization of real-world assets, go-to-market execution, and navigating the evolving digital asset landscape.
Known for his ability to connect people, ideas, and capital, Erik operates with a long-term perspective and a relationship-driven approach. His work is defined by trust, discretion, and an ability to unlock opportunities at the convergence of innovation, influence, and global markets.
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