Meet the
NexAI Team
Passionate innovators building the future of decentralized smartphone technology. Our team combines expertise from leading tech companies, blockchain projects, and research institutions.
Our Global Team
Building the future together from around the world
Leadership Team
Meet the visionary leaders driving innovation at NexAI and shaping the future of blockchain smartphones.
Former Apple engineer with 15+ years experience in mobile hardware and blockchain technology. Led iPhone hardware security team for 5 years before founding NexAI to bridge the gap between mobile technology and decentralized infrastructure.
Professional Background
- Apple • Senior Security Engineer • 2015-2020
- SecureMobile • Founder & CTO • 2012-2015
- Qualcomm • Hardware Engineer • 2008-2012
Education
- MS Computer Engineering, Stanford University, 2008
- BS Electrical Engineering, UC Berkeley, 2006
Key Publications
- • Secure Enclave Architecture for Mobile Devices (IEEE Security Conference, 2019)
- • Blockchain Integration in Mobile Security Systems (Journal of Cryptography, 2021)
Awards & Recognition
- • Forbes 30 Under 30 - Technology (2016)
- • Mobile Security Innovation Award (2018)
Blockchain architect and AI researcher with expertise in DePIN protocols and mobile security. Previously led AI research at Google focusing on on-device machine learning and privacy-preserving computation for mobile devices.
Professional Background
- Google • AI Research Lead • 2017-2022
- Ethereum Foundation • Research Contributor • 2016-2017
- MIT CSAIL • Research Scientist • 2014-2016
Education
- PhD Computer Science, MIT, 2014
- MS Computer Science, Stanford University, 2010
Key Publications
- • Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning on Mobile Devices (NeurIPS, 2020)
- • Efficient DePIN Network Architectures (Blockchain Research Journal, 2022)
- • On-Device AI for Decentralized Applications (ACM Computing, 2021)
Awards & Recognition
- • ACM Distinguished Researcher Award (2019)
- • Women in AI Leadership Award (2021)
Smart contract expert and DeFi protocol designer with deep Web3 infrastructure experience. Led development of multiple high-value DeFi protocols and security auditing for major blockchain projects before joining NexAI to build the next generation of mobile blockchain integration.
Professional Background
- Ethereum Foundation • Core Developer • 2018-2022
- DeFi Protocol X • Lead Developer • 2016-2018
- ConsenSys • Smart Contract Engineer • 2015-2016
Education
- MS Cryptography, Carnegie Mellon University, 2015
- BS Computer Science, University of Washington, 2013
Key Publications
- • Secure Smart Contract Design Patterns (Ethereum Developer Conference, 2020)
- • Mobile-First DeFi Infrastructure (Journal of Blockchain Technology, 2022)
Awards & Recognition
- • Blockchain Developer of the Year (2021)
- • ETHGlobal Hackathon Winner (2019)
Product strategy expert with background in consumer electronics and blockchain applications. Previously led product teams at Samsung and crypto wallet startup, bringing user-centered design to complex technical products.
Professional Background
- Samsung • Senior Product Manager • 2016-2021
- BlockWallet • Head of Product • 2021-2023
- LG Electronics • UX Designer • 2013-2016
Education
- MBA, INSEAD, 2016
- BS Industrial Design, RISD, 2013
Key Publications
- • Simplifying Blockchain UX for Mass Adoption (UX Design Conference, 2022)
- • Mobile Design Patterns for Web3 Applications (Journal of Digital Design, 2021)
Awards & Recognition
- • Best Mobile UX Design (2019)
- • Web3 Design Innovation Award (2022)
Advisory Board
Industry veterans and thought leaders guiding our strategic vision and technology development.
Former Tesla AI Director
Led Tesla's AI team for autonomous driving systems. PhD in Computer Science from Stanford with 50+ published papers on machine learning and computer vision.
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Former Samsung Mobile VP
25+ years in mobile industry leadership. Oversaw Samsung's mobile division in North America with $4B annual revenue. Expert in mobile market strategy and hardware ecosystems.
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Coinbase Ventures Partner
Early blockchain investor and DeFi strategist. Led investments in 30+ blockchain startups with 5 unicorns. Previously founded DeFi protocol with $500M TVL.
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Cybersecurity Research Lead
Expert in hardware security modules and secure enclave technology. Published researcher with focus on quantum-resistant cryptography and secure hardware design.
LinkedIn ProfileOur Values
The principles that guide our mission to democratize blockchain technology and empower users worldwide.
Innovation
Pushing boundaries and creating groundbreaking solutions for the Web3 future.
Community
Building products that empower our global community of users and developers.
Transparency
Open development, clear communication, and honest business practices.
Accessibility
Making advanced blockchain technology accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Join Our Mission
Ready to shape the future of blockchain smartphones? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.
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