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Fred Ehrsam
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Fred Ehrsam is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and company builder best known as the co-founder of Coinbase and Paradigm. He currently serves as Co-founder and CEO of Nudge, where he is focused on developing non-invasive brain-interface technology using ultrasound. He is also a Co-founder and General Partner at Paradigm, a frontier technology investment firm, and remains a Board Director at Coinbase. Previously, Ehrsam was employed by Goldman Sachs as a foreign exchange trader before joining the world of cryptocurrencies. His professional background spans financial markets, software, cryptocurrency infrastructure, venture investing, and emerging technologies. 

 

Quick Facts about Fred Ehrsam:

 

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Full Name

Frederick Ernest Ehrsam III

Current Position

Co-founder & CEO, Nudge

Current Company

Nudge

Additional Position

Co-founder & General Partner, Paradigm

Board Position

Co-founder & Board Director, Coinbase

Previous Leadership

Coinbase President; Paradigm Managing Member / Managing Partner

Previous Companies

Goldman Sachs, BlackRock

Education

Duke University

Degree

B.S. in Computer Science and Economics

Entrepreneurial Experience

Coinbase, Paradigm, Nudge

Relevant Markets

Cryptocurrency, financial technology, venture capital, neurotechnology

Net Worth

Estimated at $3.7 billion as of early 2026

Products / Projects

Coinbase, Paradigm portfolio and research initiatives, Nudge brain-interface technology

 

 

Career Overview of Fred Ehrsam:

 

Fred Ehrsam started his professional life in financial markets by working as a foreign exchange trader for Goldman Sachs from 2010 to 2012.  He then co-founded Coinbase with Brian Armstrong and served as the company's President until 2017, remaining on its board afterward. In 2018, he co-founded Paradigm with Matt Huang and later became a General Partner. In 2024, Ehrsam co-founded Nudge and became its CEO, extending his company-building work into neurotechnology and brain-interface research. 

 

Career Timeline:

 

Year

Career Development

2008

Duke University research experience involving self-assembling DNA nanostructures is listed in professional investment databases.

2010

Joined Goldman Sachs as a foreign exchange trader.

2012

Co-founded Coinbase with Brian Armstrong.

2012

Became President of Coinbase during its early operating period.

2013

Joined Coinbase's Board of Directors.

2017

Concluded his executive role as Coinbase President while continuing as a board member.

2018

Co-founded Paradigm with Matt Huang.

2018 to 2023

Served in a managing leadership role at Paradigm while helping develop its crypto investment platform.

2023

Transitioned from Managing Member to General Partner at Paradigm.

2024

Co-founded Nudge and became its CEO.

2025

Nudge announced its $100 million Series A and continued development of its ultrasound-based brain-interface technology.

2026

Continues as Nudge CEO, Paradigm General Partner, and Coinbase Board Director.

 

 

 

Professional's Details

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Current Company

Paradigm

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Role

Co-Founder & General Partner

Contact Details

United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, United States

United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia 20004, United States

https://www.paradigm.xyz
https://www.paradigm.xyz

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  • linkedin
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Expertise

  • Entrepreneur
  • Investor
  • Crypto and Blockchain Expert
  • Board Member
  • Director
  • Trader
  • Venture Capitalist
  • Researcher

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