Jobe Danganan
About Jobe Danganan
Jobe Danganan serves as the General Counsel at Near Inc, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive legal experience, having held various positions in fintech and regulatory environments, including roles at Sindeo, HomeLight, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Work at Near Inc
Jobe Danganan has served as General Counsel at Near Inc since 2022. In this role, he oversees the company's legal strategies and compliance measures. His expertise in blockchain and Web3 legal frameworks supports Near Inc's mission as a climate-neutral blockchain platform. Danganan has played a significant role in shaping the legal strategy during the company's venture financings, which involved investments from notable firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and Tiger Global.
Previous Experience at Sindeo
Before joining Near Inc, Jobe Danganan worked at Sindeo from 2014 to 2018 as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary. His tenure at Sindeo in the San Francisco Bay Area lasted four years, during which he was responsible for overseeing legal compliance and corporate governance.
Legal Career Background
Danganan has a diverse legal background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was Senior Investigative Counsel at the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission from 2010 to 2011 and served as an Enforcement Attorney-Advisor at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as an Associate at both Ropes & Gray LLP and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, gaining extensive experience in legal practice.
Education and Expertise
Jobe Danganan holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. He graduated magna cum laude with an A.B. in Social Studies from Harvard University. He also earned a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. In 2022, he completed Executive Education in Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Involvement with TechGC
Since 2015, Jobe Danganan has been a Founding Member of TechGC, an organization focused on providing legal resources and networking opportunities for in-house counsel in the technology sector. His involvement reflects his commitment to supporting legal professionals in navigating the complexities of the tech industry.