Anatoly Yakovenko is the founder and CEO of Solana, a high-performance blockchain platform designed to handle thousands of transactions per second, making it one of the most scalable platforms in the crypto world. Prior to launching Solana, Yakovenko worked as a software engineer at Qualcomm, where he gained extensive experience in designing distributed systems and …
Chris Larsen is an American business executive, investor, and the co-founder of multiple successful technology startups in Silicon Valley. One of his most notable ventures is Ripple Labs, Inc., the company behind Ripple, a blockchain-based solution for real-time gross settlement and currency exchange. Before Ripple, Larsen co-founded the online mortgage lender E-Loan in 1996, a …
Charles Hoskinson is an American entrepreneur and blockchain visionary who co-founded Input Output Global, Inc. (IOG), formerly known as IOHK, and the Cardano blockchain platform. Hoskinson is also one of the original co-founders of Ethereum, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the future of decentralized finance. His journey into Ethereum began in late …
Emin Gün Sirer is a Turkish-American computer scientist and a prominent figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in developing the Avalanche Consensus protocol, which powers the Avalanche blockchain platform. As the CEO and co-founder of Ava Labs, Sirer has been instrumental in driving innovation within the …
Stephanie So is the co-founder of Geeq, a blockchain company that seeks to solve some of the most complex problems in distributed networks and economic efficiency. With an extensive academic background in economics and public health from Princeton University and the University of Rochester, Stephanie has spent her career working on systems that improve outcomes …
Miles Anthony is the CEO of Decentral Games, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that focuses on play-and-earn gaming within the metaverse. Decentral Games has made waves with its flagship product, ICE Poker, which combines the thrill of poker with blockchain technology to allow players to earn real-world value through NFTs and other digital assets. The …
Mikail Emre Caliskan, founder of Bixos, is a blockchain entrepreneur with a mission to empower investors in the cryptocurrency space. Based in Turkey, Mikail has over eight years of experience in blockchain and is known for his innovative approach to crypto asset management, including staking, DeFi, and DEX solutions. Through Bixos, Mikail aims to provide …
Abhishek Buchvani, founder and CEO of PlayZap Games, is at the forefront of the gaming industry’s integration with blockchain and NFTs. PlayZap Games is a skill-to-earn gaming ecosystem that allows players to earn rewards through competitive play. Before PlayZap, Abhishek founded Piper Play, a game development company that built competitive gaming platforms, and served as …
Mike Kennedy, CEO of Velo Labs, is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in financial services and payments innovation. Prior to joining Velo Labs, Mike was the CEO of Interstellar, a blockchain technology company that developed cutting-edge solutions for cross-border payments. He was also North American President of OFX, a money transfer …
Jeff Feng is the co-founder of Sei, a layer-one blockchain designed for optimized digital asset exchange. A venture investor and former Goldman Sachs executive, Jeff’s career has been defined by his ability to identify emerging technologies and invest in their growth. After working with the venture capital firm CO2, Jeff turned his attention to fintech …
