Nick Nickitas is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built successful software startups across North America and around the world. He currently serves as General Manager, Independent Grocery & Mid-Market Retail Partnerships at Instacart, where he leads strategy and business development for these vital segments of the grocery industry. 

Prior to Instacart, Nick was the Founder and CEO of Rosie, a leading e-commerce platform that empowered local grocers with ecommerce, mobile apps, and digital tools to compete with national chains and online marketplaces. Rosie was acquired by Instacart in September 2022. 

Nick is passionate about education and industry advocacy. He has taught entrepreneurship and strategy at Cornell University and Lehigh University, and currently serves on the NGA Foundation Board of Regents and as Chairman of the ROFDA Advisory Council.