Balaji S. is an experienced angel investor and technology executive with a strong background in cryptocurrency and education. As cofounder and board member of Coin Center, Balaji has played a significant role in advancing the understanding of blockchain technology. Previously, Balaji served as the CTO of Coinbase and as CEO and cofounder of Earn.com. Balaji also contributes to academia as a lecturer in the Departments of Statistics and Computer Science at Stanford University, where Balaji completed both a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Chemical Engineering.