Nick Gaidai

Nick Gaidai is a finance and project management professional with extensive experience in various sectors, particularly in construction and finance. Currently serving as the Director of Finance & Project Manager at Ernest since 2022, Nick focuses on developing an AI-powered construction platform. Previous roles include Director of Strategic Finance at Elemy and Investment Banker at Credit Suisse, along with a position as Investment Director at Diligent Capital Partners in the private equity space. Nick co-founded and served as CEO of EasyBusiness, a public sector consulting firm, and held the role of Commercial Director at Vikl & Co, specializing in building products and HVAC systems. Additional experience includes advising the Prime Minister of Ukraine on economic policy, working as a management consultant at Roland Berger, and serving as an equity research analyst at Millennium Capital. Academically, Nick holds an MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School, an MA in International Business from the University of South Carolina, and a BS in International Economics from Kyiv National Economics University.