John Dickson, LL.M.

John Dickson is a legal-tech strategist and product leader with a strong foundation in EU law and digital regulation. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Cologne, where his thesis focused on the EU AI Act and questions of legal competence—offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of innovation, compliance, and governance.

Prior to his legal studies, John built a successful career in fintech product management, driving the development and launch of digital lending and payment solutions at startups like ApplePie Capital and Figure Technologies. His hands-on experience includes building cross-functional teams, integrating CRM and analytics systems, automating legal workflows, and scaling products in highly regulated environments. He also led operations for blockchain-based mortgage products, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, KYC/AML protocols, and industry standards.

John combines deep regulatory knowledge—covering GDPR, the Digital Markets Act, and competition law—with practical experience in product strategy, data analysis, and agile delivery. He is passionate about helping organizations navigate legal complexity while building forward-looking digital services.

Today, John works at the intersection of law, technology, and policy, offering consulting services in regulatory strategy, AI and data governance, and digital transformation. Whether advising a fintech on EU compliance or guiding an AI startup on ethical deployment, John brings a rare blend of legal insight, product acumen, and operational execution to every challenge.

Consulting Services

John offers consulting services at the intersection of law, technology, and product strategy—helping companies navigate EU digital regulations like the AI Act, GDPR, and Digital Markets Act. Whether you're launching an AI product, expanding into the European market, or building internal compliance frameworks, I provide actionable guidance tailored to your business and regulatory exposure.

John’s experience includes regulatory strategy and compliance readiness, AI and data governance design, legal risk mapping across jurisdictions, and product advisory for fintech and digital platforms. He works cross functionally with legal, operations, and product teams to align innovation with legal requirements, reduce regulatory friction, and build scalable, compliant systems from the ground up.

John’s Expertise

  • Specializes in designing practical, risk-informed AI and data governance frameworks that align innovation with ethical deployment, legal requirements, and long-term business goals.


  • John brings a policy-forward mindset to technology strategy, enabling public and private sector clients to innovate responsibly and anticipate future regulatory trends.

  • Proven track record in leading product development in high-stakes, highly regulated sectors—including blockchain, lending, and digital payments—ensuring alignment between regulatory realities and business objectives.

  • Guides clients through complex international compliance environments, advising on data flows, consumer protection, and competition risks across multiple legal frameworks.

  • Builds scalable, compliant systems by bridging legal insight with product design—integrating workflows, analytics, and compliance automation into fintech and digital platforms.


  • Deep expertise in navigating the EU’s evolving legal landscape, including the AI Act, GDPR, and Digital Markets Act—offering tailored regulatory strategy for startups, enterprises, and cross-border product launches.