Robert Viglione
About Robert Viglione
Robert Viglione is the Co-Founder and CEO of Horizen Labs, where he has led significant projects such as ApeCoin and ApeChain. He has a diverse background in finance, blockchain technology, and military service, with advanced degrees from multiple universities.
Work at Horizen Labs
Robert Viglione serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Horizen Labs, a role he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Horizen Labs has launched significant projects including ApeCoin and ApeChain. The organization has also contributed to the development of the Otherside NFT collection and Opal (Bitcoin Life). Currently, he is working on a stealth modular blockchain project that focuses on zero-knowledge proof verification.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Horizen Labs, Robert Viglione is the President of the Zen Blockchain Foundation, a role he has maintained since 2017. He is also a Board Member of the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association since 2023. His responsibilities span various aspects of blockchain technology and its applications in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Robert Viglione has a diverse educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, completing his studies from 2014 to 2021. He also holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Loyola Marymount University, achieved between 2005 and 2008. Additionally, he completed the Advanced Management Program at Columbia University in 2023. His foundational studies include a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Actuarial Mathematics from Binghamton University.
Professional Background
Robert Viglione has a varied professional background that includes significant roles in the United States Air Force, where he worked as an Analyst, Researcher, and Project Officer from 2003 to 2005, and later as a Project Manager from 2005 to 2007. He also worked as an Advanced Analyst at Tecolote Research from 2007 to 2012 and as an Operations Research Analyst at Lanmark Technology from 2013 to 2014. Prior to his academic pursuits, he was involved in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) from 2000 to 2002.