Offchain Labs Appoints Ira Auerbach as Head of New Venture Capital Arm, Tandem
Offchain Labs, the team behind the Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum, has announced the appointment of Ira Auerbach as the head of its new venture capital arm, Tandem. Auerbach, the former head of digital assets at Nasdaq, brings extensive experience in the digital assets, tech, and finance sectors to his new role.
Auerbach’s Background and Experience
Auerbach’s impressive resume includes roles at notable companies such as Gemini, Palantir, BNP Paribas, and BGB Partners. He served as the global head of Gemini Prime and head of product at the crypto exchange Gemini, as well as senior vice president and head of digital assets at Nasdaq. This wealth of experience makes him an ideal fit to lead Tandem’s mission forward.
βIraβs success in growing both traditional finance and crypto-native companies makes him the ideal leader to drive Tandemβs mission forward,β said Steven Goldfeder, chief executive officer and co-founder of Offchain Labs.
Tandem’s Mission and Support for Blockchain Projects
As the head of Tandem, Auerbach will be responsible for identifying and supporting promising blockchain projects. Tandem will offer these projects access to Offchain Labs’ expertise, technical support, and investment opportunities. Additionally, projects will gain access to the core Offchain Labs team, developers, and ecosystem partnerships.
Benefits of Tandem’s Support for Blockchain Projects
Some key benefits of Tandem’s support include:
- Access to Offchain Labs’ expertise and technical support
- Investment opportunities for new projects
- Collaboration with the core Offchain Labs team and developers
- Partnerships with Offchain Labs’ ecosystem
Offchain Labs is a venture-backed group of developers contributing to the development of Ethereum scaling solutions. With Auerbach at the helm of Tandem, the company is well-positioned to support the next wave of projects in the blockchain space. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain on Global Crypto News.