Vinny Lingham

Vinny Lingham is a prominent entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in technology and blockchain sectors. As Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Civic Technologies since January 2016, Lingham focuses on decentralized identity solutions for businesses using blockchain technology. Additionally, as Co-founder and Chairman of Rumi.ai, Lingham is involved in developing an AI-enhanced video conferencing tool. Lingham also serves as a General Partner at Multicoin Capital and Newtown Partners, both of which invest in startups and blockchain ventures. Lingham has participated as a Shark in the South African edition of Shark Tank since October 2016, and held various advisory and leadership roles, including being a Board Member of The Bitcoin Foundation and SVP of Product Development at First Data Corporation. Lingham's educational background includes studies at Harvard Business School, the University of South Africa, and the University of Cape Town.