Akbar Thobhani
About Akbar Thobhani
Akbar Thobhani, co-founder and Chairman of SFOX, has a rich background in trading platform development and growth strategy, previously holding key roles at Airbnb and Boku.
Akbar Thobhani: Co-founder and Chairman of SFOX
Akbar Thobhani is the Co-founder and Chairman of SFOX, a platform designed to integrate the cryptocurrency ecosystem through a single point of access. SFOX started as an institutional Bitcoin trading platform in the United States. Under Thobhani's leadership, the company advanced to handle 10% to 20% of BTCUSD trading. The proprietary technology behind SFOX's platform and its dedicated infrastructure cater to the needs of institutional crypto trading, providing liquidity, real-time pricing, price discovery, depth of book view, advanced order types, and execution algorithms for optimal price execution.
Akbar Thobhani's Previous Roles at Airbnb and Boku
Before co-founding SFOX, Akbar Thobhani held notable positions in other prominent companies. Thobhani served as the head of growth at Airbnb. His contributions there were pivotal in scaling the platform. Prior to that, he worked in a product role at Boku, a company known for its mobile payments solutions. These experiences provided Thobhani with the necessary skills and insights to excel in the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors.
Akbar Thobhani's Background in Equities Trading Platforms
Akbar Thobhani has a solid background in developing trading platforms within the equities markets. His previous experience includes roles at UNX and Nuveen Investments, where he was involved in building and enhancing trading systems. This foundation equipped him with the technical and strategic expertise needed to innovate in the crypto trading space through SFOX.
Leadership Team Experience at SFOX
The leadership team at SFOX, including Akbar Thobhani, brings together a wealth of experience from top-tier institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Citadel, Airbnb, NASA, Barclays, Jefferies, and the CFTC. This diverse and robust experience base supports SFOX in its mission to provide comprehensive and efficient trading solutions within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
SFOX’s Strategic Backing and Infrastructure
SFOX is supported by notable investors like Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, and Social+Capital. The platform's infrastructure is built in-house using proprietary technology, focusing on providing institutional clients with superior trading capabilities. Its services include liquidity provision, price discovery, real-time pricing and analytics, depth of book view, and advanced order types and execution algorithms. Additionally, SFOX is a licensed Money Services Business registered with FinCEN in the United States, and has an affiliate, SAFE Trust Co., a Wyoming trust regulated by the Wyoming Division of Banking.