Paul Fehlinger

Paul Fehlinger is a Senior Fellow at the Hertie School’s Centre for Digital Governance and the inaugural Director of Policy, Governance Innovation & Impact at Project Liberty’s Institute for Responsible Innovation. He holds an affiliation with Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center. His work focuses on advancing responsible technology innovation ecosystems at the intersection of policy, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, particularly in Europe and globally.

Education:

• Master of International Relations, Sciences Po Paris (scholarship from German National Merit Foundation)
• Bachelor of Arts in European Studies, Maastricht University

Research & Impact:
Fehlinger co-founded and led the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network, a globally recognized initiative endorsed by the G7, UN, OECD, and EU. He now spearheads multistakeholder projects linking governments, investors, and academia to address governance challenges in AI, data, and digital infrastructure. His insights appear in outlets like The Economist, New York Times, and Politico.

Key Roles & Networks:

• Advisory roles: World Economic Forum, Global Commission on Internet Governance
• Speaker/moderator at UN, OECD, EU, and industry events (e.g., Web Summit)
• Alumnus of London Business School’s Newton Venture Program

Labs & Collaborations:
Leads initiatives at Project Liberty’s USD 0.5B Institute, collaborating with institutions like Stanford, MIT, and Sciences Po to shape ethical tech governance frameworks.