The team behind Horizen possesses a strong background in cryptography, blockchain technology, finance, and business development, which has been instrumental in the project's resounding success. The driving force behind this endeavor is the team's commitment to creating a system that empowers individuals to maintain their privacy and liberty.
Leading the team is Rob Viglione, the co-founder of ZenCash and a former physicist and mathematician. Rob has an impressive track record, having contributed his expertise to various projects such as Bitshares, BlockPay, Zclassic, Seasteading, and Bitgate. Currently pursuing a PhD in Finance, his research revolves around cryptofinance, and he also imparts knowledge on "Bitcoin & Blockchain Applications in Finance." Rob holds an MBA in Finance & Marketing and is a certified PMP (Project Management Professional).
Co-founder Rolf Verslius serves as an executive advisor to the project, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his tenure at Cisco Systems and the semiconductor industry, as well as his role as a nuclear-trained officer in the US Submarine force. Rolf's leadership, management, and technical operational expertise greatly benefit the Zen organization.
Heading the Business Development efforts for Horizen is Rowan Stone, a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in strategic business development, sales, procurement, and commercial management. He has worked across diverse industries including oil and gas, IT, and blockchain. Notably, Rowan established a mid-sized cryptocurrency mining operation in Scotland, which led him to join Horizen in 2017. His fervent dedication to leveraging technology to solve problems aligns perfectly with Horizen's mission, and he is tirelessly working towards making Horizen's technology accessible to the users. Show Less
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