Nathan Williams is a Canadian entrepreneur, cultural strategist, and communications leader known for building mission-driven brands and fostering cross-cultural collaboration. With over 15 years of experience across publishing and design, he has helped modernize cultural institutions and launched global platforms, most notably as the founder of Kinfolk, a media brand that continues to reach millions in over 100 countries.
From publishing New York Times best-selling books like The Kinfolk Entrepreneur and The Eye: How the World's Most Influential Creative Directors Develop Their Vision, to consulting for global brands from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Nathan has helped reshape the cultural narrative around slow living and community building.
His current focus is on bridging cultural divides through initiatives like The China-West Coalition (CWC), which connects creatives and designers from China and the West to foster collaboration and address the risk of a growing gap between these regions. Known for fostering cross-border partnerships and creative exchange, Nathan’s work centers on cultural diplomacy and building networks that spark fresh ideas and bridge the divide between global creative industries.
Publications
The Eye, 2018, No. 1 International Best Seller - Fashion & Textile, Amazon’s Best Books of 2018
The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, 2017
The Kinfolk Home, 2015, New York Times Best Seller
The Kinfolk Table, 2013
Select Press
The New York Times, Vogue, Forbes, Elle Decor, Creative Review
New York Times Bestseller List, 2016
Elle Decor Top 10 Influencers in Design, 2015
Hypebeast 100 List, 2015