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.