Who Is Boris Nikolić?
Boris Nikolić is a physician and venture capitalist who formerly served as the chief advisor for science and technology to Bill Gates at the Gates Foundation. He is active in biotech investment and attended various Epstein-associated events.
The Will Codicil
On August 8, 2019two days before Epstein was found deadEpstein signed a codicil to his will, adding Boris Nikolić as a potential backup executor. This was a remarkable last-minute addition given the timing.
Nikolić’s Response
Boris Nikolić issued a public statement within days of Epstein’s death, stating:
- He was shocked to be named in Epstein’s will
- He had not been consulted about or agreed to serve as executor
- He declined the role entirely
Why This Attracted Attention
The last-minute nature of the codicilsigned literally two days before Epstein’s deathattracted significant attention because:
- It suggested Epstein was taking significant legal action while supposedly suicidal
- Nikolić’s Gates Foundation connections brought his name into discussions about Epstein’s web of connections
- The motivation for naming someone without their knowledge or consent was unclear
Significance
The codicil remains an unexplained detail of the days around Epstein’s death. It does not establish any criminal conduct by Nikolić; he declined the role and has cooperated with investigators as needed.