Srikar Varadaraj

Srikar Varadaraj is a Co-Founder of Eternis, focusing on trust infrastructure for a future where individuals possess privately owned unified identities and can delegate keys to AI. Additionally, Srikar serves as a Partner at Bluebirds, supporting founders, and as a Co-Founder at Spectral, where new identity tools, including credit-scoring infrastructure, are being developed with backing from notable investors. Srikar is also an Early Advisor at Scroll and has previous experience as a Partner at e^{i} Ventures, a venture studio engaging with early-stage projects. Srikar founded a startup from May 2017 to May 2019, exploring applied cryptography and blockchain, while consulting for venture funds and releasing a product for automated staking on EOS. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Machine Learning from Columbia University and a PhD from NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, following a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Columbia University.