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# Robert Nikic: Fast Company Executive Board

Robert Nikic was a member of the Fast Company Executive Board from 2023, contributing insight on globalization and small-business competitiveness.

Member (Since 2023)

## At a glance

- Network: Fast Company Executive Board
- Membership: Since 2023
- Format: Expert Panel contribution
- Topic: Globalization and small business
- Tip: Competitive pricing and technological investments
- Robert's role: Member
- Last updated: October 17, 2026

## How Robert Nikic contributed to the Fast Company board

### How it works

The board is a vetted network of senior executives, founders and business owners. Members publish insights on FastCompany.com through Expert Panels and bylined articles.

### Robert's contribution

Robert joined in 2023 and contributed to the Expert Panel "Industry leaders discuss 14 factors of globalization in business." His tip was competitive pricing and technological investments.

### What he argued

He wrote that globalization drives increased competition, compelling small businesses to lower costs, expand reach and differentiate themselves. Embracing new technologies, forming partnerships and optimizing supply chains, he argued, are essential to staying competitive and growing.

Related: [The Gazette on cross-border growth](https://robertnikic.com/recognition/the-gazette) · [Forbes Councils contributions](https://robertnikic.com/recognition/forbes-agency-council)

## In Robert's words

My answer on globalization came from experience. My family crossed borders as refugees from the Balkans and started over with nothing, and later I watched small sellers compete with companies a thousand times their size. My teenage startups failed and I worked 18-hour shifts, so I know small businesses can't outspend anyone. They have to be smarter: lower costs, better partners, better technology. We built our company without outside investors on exactly that basis, and it made the Inc. 5000 at #418 and #35. Since 2026 I've worked on SDG 8 & 9, helping small businesses sell across borders.

## Key takeaways

- A vetted network: Members are senior executives, founders and owners who publish expert insight.
- Competing globally: Robert's tip covered pricing and technology investment.
- Small businesses must adapt: Lower costs, wider reach and clear differentiation.

## Where this fits in his story

- 2011: First platform launched
- 2018: Relaunched as a full platform
- 2023: Inc. 5000 debut at #418 (this feature)
- 2024: Climbs to #35
- 2026: Steps away to work on SDG 8 & 9

## Contribution

- Industry leaders discuss 14 factors of globalization in business. Tip: Competitive Pricing and Technological Investments "Globalization drives increased competition, compelling small businesses to lower costs, expand reach, and differentiate themselves. Embracing new technologies, forming partnerships, and optimizing supply chains are essential to competitiveness and growth…" (https://www.fastcompany.com/90898109/industry-leaders-discuss-14-factors-of-globalization-in-business/)

## Where it led

Then, he wrote about small businesses competing globally. Now, that is SDG 9.c, making it cheap and simple for small businesses to sell across borders with digital tools. The panel answer from 2023 reads like an early outline of his current work.
See: https://robertnikic.com/united-nations-sdg-8-and-9

## Questions

### Was Robert Nikic a Fast Company Executive Board member?

Yes, starting in 2023.

### What did he contribute?

A tip on competitive pricing and technological investments in a panel on globalization.

### What does Robert Nikic do now?

He works on SDG 8 & 9, including cross-border selling under SDG 9.c.

## Original article

Published in Fast Company (Fast Company Executive Board Expert Panel): https://www.fastcompany.com/90898109/industry-leaders-discuss-14-factors-of-globalization-in-business/

## About Fast Company Executive Board

Fast Company is an American business media brand founded in 1995. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Company)

## About Robert

Robert Nikic is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and Advisory Council Chair at Reseated Councils (United Nations SDG 8 & 9). He came to the United States as a refugee, and from 2011 to 2026 he built and led an e-commerce company that was twice named to the Inc. 5000. Today he works to make it easier for anyone, anywhere, to start a business and grow it.