Team

“In the last 26 years, I have had the privilege of co-founding many successful companies, mainly in the entertainment and sports sector. I have had the opportunity to work with many, often world-renowned personalities in their respective field, such as Snoop Dogg in Music, Thomas Tuchel in Sports or many others. My core competence has always been to bring talented people together. So as a natural consequence I´m bringing this part into Blockbrain as well. I am convinced that blockchain has the potential to make the world a more just place for those for whom justice is currently rare. In 2014, I was one of the victims of the MtGox exchange hack. So I know what it feels like to be scammed. With Blockbrain, I’m glad to be able to play a part in hopefully sparing other people that feeling.” – Strachi

“I have a strong passion for technology that solves problems. This energy has steered me from careers in corporations to entrepreneurship. I’ve since founded four ventures, always between data and content, and grew them into successful companies. Today, they provide jobs for a lot of people and generate revenue in the 3-digit millions of USD annually. Blockchain intrigues me as a stellar technology with generational opportunities. Combining this with state-of-the-art AI makes Blockbrain a calling I simply could not resist.” – Mattias

“My passion for people and technology is the ultimate driver in my life. My 13 years of work experience have focused on tech to enhance people’s lives. Sometimes it was full-time at Bosch and part-time venture building, other times it was the opposite. Now, more than ever, I am convinced that Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) has the biggest potential to make the world a better place. At Bosch, I built 2 micro companies, which each more than doubled their respective revenues every year for 5 years in a row. I will leverage my experience in scaling tech teams and driving results, along with my knowledge of AI, Data, Software Engineering and web3 to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology.” – Toni

“During my 11 years at AUDI AG I was mainly in charge of sales in major European markets responsible for 8-digit budgets. In 2015, I discovered blockchain technology and was hooked. It felt like the early days of the Internet – endless possibilities and the potential to disrupt entire industries. To me, the fundamental value of web3 was obvious so I tripled down and later got involved into projects like Sandbox and Axie Infinity where I was an early investor. My goal is to positively impact society through blockchain technology. Co-founding Blockbrain was simply a no-brainer decision as I could apply everything I lived for over the last few years.” – Oli

“I first discovered Bitcoin around 2012, only two years after the famous Bitcoin pizza event. However, I wasn’t of legal age yet, and my father didn’t want me to invest my pocket money into magic internet money, so here I am still working in 2022. I’ve been fascinated by the technology behind Blockchain, Crypto & NFTs, and the broad possibility of real world applications ever since. During my Studies in international management at WHU, I realized that just business wasn’t enough for me, so I taught myself how to code, leading to a stint as web developer and IT consultant. It is painful to see how much money people are losing to scams in this ecosystem, leading to somewhat of a fatigue towards a technology that could do so much. That’s why I was happy to jump on the opportunity to do my part in shaping Blockbrain, and, to some extent, hopefully, the broader ecosystem as a whole.” – Jan

“As a professional artist and designer with a background in marketing, I have gained a unique understanding of user experience. However, my passion for blockchain technology has led me to explore the intersection between art, design, and this revolutionary technology. With a deep understanding of user experience and design, I am dedicated to improving the blockchain space through my work and finding innovative ways to showcase the power of this technology. I look forward to helping shape the future of Blockchain and exploring the endless possibilities it offers.” – Vika

“As someone with a passion for entrepreneurship and a background in business, I’ve always been drawn to the idea of building cool things with cool people. When I started my studies at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, I discovered a particular interest in the exciting world of blockchain. However, I was initially intimidated by the complexity of the technology and struggled to find my footing in the field. That’s why I decided to build Blockbrain – to make the onboarding experience easier for others who are just starting out in blockchain. Now, I get to pursue my passion: build cool stuff with cool people!” – Leon

“I’ve experienced multiple crypto cycles, crashes, and rug pulls since 2016. Getting more grey hair than fun out of exploring this new technology made me realize something was broken. Beyond the hype, I still saw real use cases how blockchain can improve people’s lives. To dig deeper, I focused on data analytics in my Master’s studies at WHU and became involved in several NFT projects. Previously, I worked alongside some of the brightest founders worldwide in the venture capital and startup scene. Helping entrepreneurs solve problems for millions of users inspired me to become a builder myself. At Blockbrain, I am proud to be part of a founding team that has the necessary experience and technical knowledge to make a real difference in bridging web3 to the masses.” – Honza

“I’m a software developer by heart. I love the many different directions, tastes and methodologies involved. – From web(3) to mobile to applied machine learning, DevOps, graph databases and so much more. Well, some tastes are not for me though – looking at you there, Agile Certifications. I mainly write fullstack apps from frontend to DB and can get lost in js frameworks for hours. But hey, there are just so damn many. When writing code, I love to spend hours on debugging to save 5 minutes of reading the docs 😉 With several years of experience as co-founder of binaerburg and software developer and architect at Bosch as well as an academic background in Software Engineering (B.Eng.) and Machine Learning / Deep Learning (M.Sc.) I have now found my calling at Blockbrain. Here I can finally put what I have grown up with to full use.” – Dominik

“A year ago, the only thing I knew about NFTs was that they were some sort of digital collectibles. Fast forward to today, and I’m knee-deep in building one of the coolest web3 platforms around. And it’s all thanks to a fateful email from a friend inviting me to join the team at Blockbrain. I mean, who would have thought that one simple message could lead me down this wild and wonderful path of blockchain discovery and development? But here I am, living my best life and loving every minute of it. With my background in data science and engineering, I bring a unique perspective to the table. As the lead of a team of data engineers and scientists at HOUSIFY, I helped build the necessary data structures for a global real estate investment platform, using AI to assist in better decision-making. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Blockbrain team and excited to see what the future holds. Together, we’re building something truly special, and I can’t wait to see where our hard work takes us.” – Amir

“I design high-available software to handle large traffic, then try to code them into existence. And sometimes what I design works! I try to predict how a business and its software infrastructure might need to scale and help them to grow better and faster.  I’m familiar with developing core banking systems, core insurance systems and now I’m working on DeFi software. I’m honored to be able to develop BlockBrain’s products and bring its vision into our world.” – Hamid

“I started my engineering journey in Frontend about 6 years ago. I’ve planned, built, and implemented the user interface systems and the logic side of many projects using pure JS or modern JS frameworks. About 2 years ago I deep-dived into a new field of People & Culture (the new version of HR), which opened new horizons for me. Last April, I joined the wonderful team BlockBrain and this nuanced project was the reason that piqued my interest in Web3.” – Kimia

“I’m a web developer working on Blockbrain. Author of prettier-plugin-twin.macro. I enjoy coding + contributing on open source. Former PBXDom developer.” – Mohammad

„I have conducted research on centralized financial intermediaries, like banks or credit rating agencies for over two decades. I started analyzing crypto assets in 2018 and realized that I can carry over a lot of the established finance knowledge to the NFT space. For instance, detecting scams and rug pulls can be modelled very similarly to standard credit / operational risk events. I am involved in a number of historical NFT projects (pre-2018). It’s for example fascinating to see the pioneering work starting with the first NFTs on Namecoin, which were invented to solve a real-world issue: how to establish a censorship-resistant and decentralized way to organize Domain Name Systems.“ – Andre

“During my nearly decade-long stint as a strategy consultant, I have enabled global clients to outperform at the intersection of digital transformation, AI and business strategy. It was during that time, when I learned that Distributed Ledger Technology brings with itself a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to re-define systems that do not work for us anymore and to speed up digitalization at an unprecedented rate. Yet, it´s an endeavor that is up to all of us to make sure this space is moving into the direction of common good instead of fear, fraud and misconception. With Blockbrain’s vision being so closely aligned with mine, I am now more than ever determined to contribute my expertise to this endeavor in the form of research and development.”

“I have always had a passion for startups and have always been drawn to the excitement and innovation that they bring. In recent years, I have become particularly interested in the blockchain industry and have been actively learning about its potential and various applications. I believe that this technology has the power to revolutionize many industries and I am excited to be a part of its growth and development. In my free time, I enjoy staying up to date with the latest startup and blockchain news and love to discuss and brainstorm new ideas with like-minded individuals. I am always open to learning and exploring new opportunities, and am eager to work with others who share my passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.”

“During my work as a blockchain consultant, I have experienced the growing demand for digital innovation by commercial and public entities and how blockchain technology can be a contributor to the digital transformation of both the private and the public sector. Furthermore, having an academic background in finance and business, I am particularly interested in projects and use cases of the DeFi and NFT space and eagerly followed how each space evolved into a large ecosystem over the recent years. Based on my personal and professional experience in the blockchain space, I am fascinated by the disruptive potential of this technology on the operational, strategic, and societal dimension. To continue to reap the benefits of blockchain and drive forward the adoption of crypto-related use cases, improved customer protection is a crucial factor. I am pleased to collaborate with Blockbrain to help users gain access to relevant information in order to mitigate the risk of being exposed to scams and fraudulent projects and to enhance the onboarding process to the crypto space for new users.” – Alex

“Hi there! I’m Nader, a computer science student and blockchain enthusiast. I am passionate about web3 technology and believe it has the potential to revolutionize many industries and make the world a more just and equitable place. I have gained experience in various areas of computer science, including data analytics and software development, and have had the opportunity to work on exciting projects related to blockchain and web3 technology. I am excited to continue learning and growing in my field and to use my skills and knowledge to make a positive difference in the world through the use of web3 technology.” – Nader

“Since Covid bursted out through out the world in 2020, there were many innovations in which people started thinking much more creatively about the marriage between technology and economic value. And NFT made a really good use of this opportunity – from digital works of art to trading cards, such as video clips of NBA plays. I started knowing about NFT since then, and it really intrigued me because of the unique features NFT offers like its transparency or sole proprietorship. That is why I decided to go with NFT for my graduation thesis.”