Ken S.

Ken S. is an accomplished technology leader and engineer with extensive experience in blockchain protocols and decentralized finance. Ken served as Protocol Engineer at dYdX, where responsibilities included designing smart contracts for high-value protocols, and later took on the role of Interim CTO at Fun.xyz. As Head of Crypto Engineering at royal.io, Ken contributed to a platform enabling investments in music. Previous experiences include engineering roles at BetterWorks, Waymo, and projects at X, as well as advisory positions for early-stage startups through NFRMG Consulting. Ken's career is complemented by a B.A. in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Cognitive Science from Carleton College, and involvement as an angel investor in tech ventures.