Mike Lempres

Mike Lempres is a Board Member at SIMBA Chain with a previous work history of Executive In Resdience at Andreessen Horowitz from November 2018 to January 2021. Prior to that, they were with Coinbase from January 2017 to February 2019 as Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Chief Policy Officer. Before Coinbase, they worked as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer at Bitnet Technologies Ltd. from January 2015 to December 2016. Mike also has experience working as Assistant General Counsel & Practice Head at SVB Financial Group from January 2010 to December 2015 where they briefed and argued cases including securities fraud litigation and other complex litigation in federal courts. Additionally, they have served as an Advisor and Legal Strategist for numerous private companies in blockchain, fintech and privacy. Mike also has experience on various Boards Of Directors including Silvergate Bank (Chair), Revolut US, Inc. (Chair), Coinbase Custody Trust Co. and Bitstamp USA, Inc.

Mike Lempres received their Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley. Mike also holds an A.B. in Policy Studies/American Government from Dartmouth College.