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## GLOBAL FROMDAY ONE
WE’RE CRYPTO-NATIVES WHO HAVE BEEN INVESTING AND BUILDING FOR 10+ YEARS. FOUNDED IN 2018, DRAGONFLY BRINGS ACCESS AND INFLUENCE TO HELP CRYPTO TEAMS WITH GLOBAL ASPIRATIONS FIND INNOVATION AND ADOPTION ANYWHERE.
In the spring, the dragonfly is the first to emerge from the frost into the fresh, green world. It’s a humble creature, but the dragonfly has one of the highest hunt success rates in the animal kingdom.
Investing is all about looking into the future. Through our research, we develop a fundamental understanding of the problems in crypto and what it takes to make progress. We share our insights into different areas of the crypto world with data-driven analysis and a technical approach to breaking down THE big problems and opportunities.
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Original crypto research and INSIGHTS
### Don’t Trust, Verify: An Overview of Decentralized Inference
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### Dragonfly’s 2023 Crypto Compensation Report
We started by asking our founders exactly what they wanted to understand about compensation
### The Rise and Fall of iBox
One of the best-kept secrets in our industry is that China, despite having ostensibly banned crypto, has a vibrant “NFT” market
Find more original crypto research and analysis on our Medium page
We lean on our experiences working for and building the biggest businesses in crypto to help companies succeed. We’re here to provide tactical guidance every step of the way – from day-one idea to world-scale impact.
Great funds start with great people. We invest in our companies, partners, and team members for the long term.
Haseeb is a Managing Partner. Previously he was a GP at Meta Stable Capital. Before becoming an investor, he founded a stablecoin startup, was a software engineer at Airbnb and Earn.com (acquired by Coinbase), and started his career as a high-stakes professional poker player.
Bo is the Founder and a Managing Partner. He brought the first generation of Chinese Internet companies public on the NASDAQ and founded some of the leading Internet focused Chinese VC firms. He is one of the earliest proponents of blockchain in China and is an early backer of crypto teams.
Tom is a General Partner. Previously, he led product at 0x and worked as a Product Manager at Facebook and Instagram. Tom holds a degree in Computer Science from Stanford.
Rob is a General Partner. Previously, he helped lead crypto investing at GoldenTree Asset Management. Before GTAM, he invested and advised crypto and technology companies at PJT Partners, Goldman Sachs, and Heritage Partners. Rob holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelors from Washington University in St. Louis.
Ani is a Partner. Previously, he was an investor at On Deck focusing on crypto. He was also a researcher at Pronomos, investing in new cities. He holds a degree in economics at the University of Warwick.
Austin is a Junior Partner. He was previously a Product Manager at Offchain Labs, the creators of Arbitrum, where he propelled Orbit and Stylus from zero to one. Before joining the industry full-time, Austin was conducting Alzheimer's research at UC San Francisco and launched a mental health app.
Joshua is a Liquid Portfolio Analyst. Previously, he led the Market Making team at Amber Group where he created and implemented profitable trading strategies, and oversaw the desk's risk and PnL. Prior to joining the crypto industry, he was a commodity trader. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.
Jessica is Legal Counsel. Previously, she was an attorney at Gunderson Dettmer where she represented a wide variety of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles as well as VC firms. Jessica holds a JD from NYU Law, an MBA from Kellogg and a BA from Northwestern University.
Patrick is Due Diligence Manager. Previously, he led sanctions compliance at Carta and served in the US Department of the Treasury. Patrick holds an MA in Russian affairs from Stanford, a BA in linguistics from UPenn, and the title of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Viola is a Paralegal. Previously, she worked at the Chinese Embassy in Chad as a diplomatic secretary. Viola has a degree in International Law from China Foreign Affairs University.
David is a Senior Operations Manager. Prior to this, David was an Assurance Manager at Cohen and Co where he advised hedge funds, mutual funds, ETFs and crypto funds. David holds a degree from Touro University in New York and now lives in Baltimore.
Richard is a Talent Partner who made his mark by scaling the team at Stellar Development Foundation into a mature, efficient entity. Prior to that, Richard spearheaded college programs for marginalized youth and delved into opportunities in the health industry.
Chase is a Venture Partner. Chase is the founder of Crusoe, a "green BTC mining" company that is now a unicorn. Chase was formerly a trader at Getco, Jump Trading, and Polychain Capital.
Gengmo is a Research Partner. Previously, he was a Researcher at Chainlink Labs, Cornell IC3, and ThunderCore, an Analyst at Credit Suisse, and a Software Engineer at a crypto exchange. Gengmo holds a MS in Computer Science from Cornell and is a published author in the top academic Machine Learning conference ICCV.
Casey is Head of Portfolio Support. Previously she led development at DCG and post-investment at FFF. Before entering VC, she managed a 50k community of technologists for the worlds' largest Meetup group.
Head of Portfolio Support
Lindsay is Chief Operating Officer. She oversees venture operating teams & initiatives, including legal, regulatory, business & fund operations, and finance. Previously, she was the first legal counsel at Stellar. Lindsay holds a Law degree from Harvard and a Math degree from University of Virginia.
Scott is Chief Compliance Officer. Previously, he worked at Robinhood as the CCO of its Crypto platform. Prior, he was the CCO for Reality Shares, Blockforce Capital, and at FINRA. Scott received his JD from American University, during which he clerked for the SEC, CFTC and FINRA.
Lan is a Senior Portfolio Controller. She previously worked in a Pagoda PE/VC Firm in Singapore. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Fudan University and an MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University.
Zoe Tang is our Senior Finance Manager. She holds an MBA from the National University of Singapore and a bachelor's degree in accounting from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is a chartered accountant in Hong Kong and has extensive experience working in the accounting function of a crypto asset management firm as well as some international legal firms since 2011.
Eileen is a Business Operations Associate. Previously, she worked for Tishman Speyer, managing multiple properties in the Bay Area. Eileen graduated from Indiana University.
CJ is a Talent Partner with experience in executive search and specialty recruiting at top tech companies like Asana, Meta, and Uber, where he hired exceptional executive leaders, specialized engineers, and researchers. Most recently, he has been working as a part-time Head of Talent and leading executive searches for several early-stage companies.
Gordon is a venture partner. Gordon is the Founder and CEO at General Mining Research, investing in computing power and related infrastructure to support Web3 and AI. Gordon was previously a Partner at FBG Capital and Co-founder and CEO at Neutral. Gordon is based in Singapore.
Cheryl is a Partner. Previously she led China and US technology investing at various hedge funds. She holds a degree in Mathematics from Dartmouth and an MBA from Stanford University.
Tony is a Portfolio Support Partner in Asia. He previously led business development and post-sales at CapitalN Consulting. Tony holds an applied mathematics degree from Cardiff University.
Portfolio Support Partner - Asia
Sylvia is Chief Financial Officer. She was previously Fund Controller at HOPU Investments and VP at State Street Fund Service in Singapore. She holds a BS in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. She is a Chartered Accountant in Singapore and CFA Charterholder.
Matt is Head of Security. He oversees the protection of digital assets, cyber and physical security, and the mitigation of internal and external risks. He was previously the Director of Security at Yuga Labs. Matt holds a degree in Software Engineering from Rose-Hulman.
Mike is a senior portfolio controller. Previously he was an experienced assurance manager in the alternative investment industry at Cohen & Co with a most recent focus on venture and crypto funds. Mike holds a degree from Towson University and currently resides in Baltimore.
Elicia is the Singapore HR & Admin Manager, bringing with her over 15 years of work experience specializing in human resources, business support and C-suite support. Elicia holds a BCom degree from The University of Sydney and an MBA from Nanyang Technological University.
Singapore HR & Admin Manager
Lisa is Head of People. Previously, she worked as Head of People at Metagood and Paradigm, and sole People and Ops Manager for Stellar Development Foundation. Lisa holds a BA in Art History, minor in Religious Studies from SFSU, and an MA in International Policy Studies from Middlebury.
Demetrios is a Tax Advisor, bringing with him over fifteen years of tax experience with PwC. At PwC, he provided tax consulting and tax compliance services to his large portfolio of private equity clients. Demetrios holds a BS in Accountancy from DePaul University.
Omar is a Partner. Previously, he was an investment banker at National Bank of Canada and an investor at AKFED and Brookfield. Omar holds a BSc from Cornell University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is a CFA Charterholder.
Dana is a Portfolio Support Manager. Previously, she was a Protocol Strategist at Gauntlet and developed ETF products at BlackRock. Dana graduated from Stanford with degrees in Management Science and Engineering and Creative Writing.
Chen is General Counsel. Previously, she also held the position of General Counsel at Ceyuan Ventures. Chen holds a BA in Law from China Foreign Affairs University and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Warwick.
Matt is Head of Investor Relations. He leads the firm’s capital raising efforts and manages relationships with the firm’s institutional investors. Prior to joining Dragonfly, Matt worked at Kohlberg & Co., Lazard, Talon Private Capital and Freestone Capital. Matt holds a BS in Finance and Real Estate from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Head of Investor Relations
Xinyi is a Portfolio Controller. She supports Dragonfly's finance and other back-office operations. Previously, Xinyi has worked as a Fund Accountant at IQ EQ Fund Services (HK) Ltd. and StateStreet Fund Services (HK) Ltd. with six years experience in PE/VC fund administration.
Nadia is an Executive Assistant. Previously she worked at a litigation funding firm, health care start-up, and law firm. Nadia holds degrees in International Relations from San Francisco University and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Zack is Head of Talent. Previously, he was the first recruiter and Head of Talent at 0x Labs. Prior, he was Lead Technical Recruiter at Heap and did engineering hiring at Dropbox and Google. Zack holds a BA in English Rhetoric and Composition from Pepperdine University.
Phillip is a Social Media Manager. With a robust 10-year background in content creation, his career has evolved from a focus on the cultural sector to a passion for the crypto space. Phillip holds an MSc in Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam.
Sanat is a Junior Partner. He previously worked on the investment team at Spartan Group and as a data scientist at Uber. He holds a degree in Mathematics-Statistics from Columbia University.
Hildebert is Head of Data Science. Previously, he worked at Kaiko as an intern Data Scientist and as a freelancer using Dune Analytics in the months prior to joining Dragonfly. Hildebert holds a BS in Natural Sciences from Maastricht University.
Head of Data Science
Bryan is Legal Counsel. Previously, he was a corporate and technology transactions attorney at Goodwin where he represented a wide variety of startups and VC firms. Bryan holds a JD and MBA in Finance from Fordham and a BS in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Michal is an Senior Investor Relations Associate. Previously, Michal was a Contracts Specialist at Bloomberg, where she assisted the firm in managing contracts and rapport with client executives. Michal holds a degree in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from Penn State University where she graduated with honors.
Senior Investor Relations Associate
April joins Dragonfly as a portfolio controller. She has 9 years’ experience in PE/VC fund management industry and previously served as a finance manager for HOPU Investments. She holds a BA in Accountancy from Shanghai International Studies University.
Heather is the Office Manager and Executive Assistant in the New York office, with over six years of experience in the financial sector. She previously worked at a hedge fund, focusing on Healthcare Services, Technology, and Business Services. She holds degrees in Elementary Education and TESOL from Michigan State University.
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Previously Chris was the Head of Engineering, Product, Design, and Support recruiting at Plaid. Before that, he worked as a recruiting consultant across various industries and led engineering recruiting teams at Dropbox, VMWare, and Google.
Rune is a Venture Partner. Rune is the founder of MakerDAO, the largest decentralized stablecoin in existence today. Rune is based in Denmark.
From protocols to exchanges to apps and beyond, we back teams building generational companies and products in crypto across sectors and stages.
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