Daryl Hok

Daryl Hok is the CEO and founder of Seashell. Daryl was previously the Chief Evangelist at CertiK, a blockchain security company, and the Director of Corporate Development / M&A at FiscalNote. Daryl has a wealth of experience in the business world, and has been instrumental in the success of both CertiK and FiscalNote.

Daryl graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in business administration. Daryl began their career at FiscalNote, where they quickly rose through the ranks to become the Director of Corporate Development / M&A. During their time at FiscalNote, Daryl helped the company grow rapidly, culminating in its acquisition by Thomson Reuters for $600 million.

After leaving FiscalNote, Daryl co-founded CertiK, where they served as the Chief Evangelist. Under Daryl's leadership, CertiK became the global market leader in blockchain security, securing over $300B in assets. In 2018, CertiK was valued at $2B and raised over $240M in funding from leading investors.

Daryl's success in the business world has been driven by their ability to identify opportunities and capitalize on them. Daryl is a visionary leader with a proven track record of building successful companies. Daryl's latest venture, Seashell, is a digital media company that is revolutionizing how people consume news. Seashell is changing the way we get our news, and Daryl is leading the charge.

Daryl Hok graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology. Daryl then attended Villa Park High School.

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