Viktor I.
About Viktor I.
Viktor I. is the Founder & Managing Partner at Boosty Labs and Golden Gate, with extensive experience in fintech, blockchain, and cloud services.
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Viktor I. is the Founder & Managing Partner of Boosty Labs and Golden Gate, overseeing various strategic, developmental, and operational activities. He is also an Advisor for Storj and a Co-Founder, Early Believer & Investor in Stroom.
Education and Expertise
Viktor I. holds two Bachelor's degrees: one in Finance from Kyiv National Economics University and another in Geology/Earth Science from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. He also attended Ostroh Military Lyceum and Kievo-Mogiljanskiy Collegeium. His educational background complements his extensive experience in blockchain, fintech, and decentralized applications.
Professional Background
Viktor I. has held multiple significant roles in various companies. He was a Mentor at HyperNest in 2023, a Product Advisor at Zokyo from 2020 to 2022, and the SNO Growth Lead at Storj Labs from 2017 to 2022. He also served as Co-Founder & CEO of Creditor Data Platform and Chief Executive Officer of Boxdrive cloudbreaking innovative platform. Additionally, he managed teams and projects at Hexagon Agency and Taplend.
Achievements and Involvements
Viktor I. has been instrumental in exiting his first fintech venture at the age of 21. His notable project involvements include the development of decentralized cloud storages and launching fintech startups that have successfully garnered investment and are in the growth stage. He has worked with or advised several prominent companies like Ledger, Consensys, Blockchain.com, and NEAR. Viktor has also actively contributed to blockchain protocols such as RGB and Rootstock (RSK).
Innovative Leadership at Golden Gate
At Golden Gate, Viktor I. leads the vision, strategy, and execution of a platform that leverages zk-Rollups, embedded VM, and oracles for multi-chain DeFi orchestration. He oversees business development, partnerships, and fundraising activities, collaborating closely with a team of engineers, researchers, and advisors to drive innovation in the DeFi space.
Contributions to the Blockchain Industry
Viktor I. has made substantial contributions to the blockchain industry through his work at Storj Labs and his involvement in significant events such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and the Tuscany Lightning Summit. His writings on artificial intelligence models like Grok-1.5 and various blockchain projects, including the Notcoin Project and Farcaster, reflect his thought leadership in the field.