Company: DEFI
Filing Date: 2025-03-17
Form Type: S-1/A
Source: 0001387131-25-000058
Chunk: 198

Company: Tidal Commodities Trust I
Filing Date: 2025-03-17
Form: S-1/A
Chunk 198
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 from time to time engaging additional, successor or replacement Service Providers and (ii) upon dissolution of the Fund, distributing the Fund’s assets (or the value of such assets, when liquidated) on a pro rata basis to the Shareholders in accordance with their Shares. In addition to the foregoing, the Sponsor is responsible for management and conducts or directs the conduct of the business of the Trust, the Fund, and any series the Trust that may from time to time be established and designated by the Sponsor. The Sponsor has the authority to oversee the purchase and sale of Shares by Authorized Purchasers and to manage the Fund’s investments, including to evaluate the credit risk of FCMs and to review daily positions and margin/collateral requirements. The Sponsor has the power to enter into agreements as may be necessary or appropriate for the offer and sale of the Fund’s Shares and the conduct of the Trust’s activities.

The following is a biographical summary of the business experience of each of the Executive Officers the Sponsor, all of whom are members of the Sponsor:

Mr. Guillermo Trias, born in 1976, has served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Tidal Investments LLC since November 1, 2015. In his role, he oversees the overall strategic direction, management, and operational aspects of the firm’s ETF investment platforms. Mr. Trias was approved as a Principal of the Sponsor by the NFA on February 7, 2022. He holds a Business Administration degree from CUNEF and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Mr. Michael Venuto, born in 1977, has been the Chief Investment Officer at Tidal Investments LLC since March 12, 2012. His responsibilities at Tidal include the strategic planning and execution of ETF-based investment strategies, focusing on innovation and market responsiveness. Mr. Venuto was approved as a Principal of the Sponsor by the NFA on February 25, 2022.

Mr. Dan Carlson, born in 1955, has been the CFO at Tidal Investments LLC since March 12, 2012, and served as CCO from March 12, 2012 to March 31, 2023. His responsibilities involve managing the company’s financial operations and overseeing financial planning. He holds a BS degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Carlson was approved as a Principal of the Sponsor by the NFA on February 7, 2022.

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