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Steven Kokinos is a prominent American blockchain entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder of Sonic Boom Ventures, which assists projects related to technology infrastructure, blockchain, AI projects, and Web projects.
Quick Facts
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Steven Kokinos |
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Birth |
April 1975, Andover, Massachusetts |
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Nationality |
American |
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Education |
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from McGill University |
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Wife/Partner |
Married |
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Net worth |
Estimated $100 million |
He previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Algorand, a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain distinguished for its scalability, decentralization, and security features. Under Kokinos, Algorand significantly widened its partnerships and collaborations with various enterprises and financial institutions.
Steven Kokinos - Career Highlights
- 2001 – Co-founded BladeLogic, acquired for $800M.
- 2006 – Co-founded Fuze, a leader in cloud communications.
- 2018 – Became CEO of Algorand, driving enterprise adoption.
- 2019 – Helped launch Algorand 2.0, introducing smart contracts.
- 2020 – Partnered with Central Banks for CBDCs in Algorand.
- 2021 – Expanded Algorand’s reach in the DeFi and NFT sectors.
- 2022 – Left Algorand to focus on Web3 investments and advisory.
- 2023 – Actively investing in Layer-2 scaling and institutional crypto solutions.
Kokinos has actively championed the causes of decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3 technologies, and the adoption of cryptocurrencies within institutional frameworks. He is presently engaged in investing in blockchain startups while providing strategic advisory services to fintech firms on a global scale.
Useful Links To Connect With Steven Kokinos
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LinkedIn profile |
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Alforand Website |
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Expertise
- Entrepreneur
- Chief Executive Officer
- Board Member
