Tell us about yourself
I’m a serial founder and deep‑tech operator with 15+ years in startups and two exits. As CTO at Haqq Network, I lead a distributed team of 25+ engineers and own architecture and product strategy. I have a deep trading background and operate a live algorithmic trading venue across crypto and equities, which drives my interest in TradFi investments. Experienced in infosec, communications, blockchain, and AI; focus on shipping and measurable impact.
What are you most looking forward to seeing from this year’s TechRound100 entrants?
I want to see teams at the edge of progress – using modern AI, blockchain, and high‑performance compute to solve problems that were previously too hard or too expensive. Show clear utility, technical depth, and a path to scale.
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How do you suggest that TechRound100 entrants stand out from the crowd?
We’re in the early‑singularity era: filter shiny things from truly useful tools – but don’t miss breakthrough capabilities your competitors will adopt. Make your product’s technical core hard to replicate, and build compounding value on top of that deep‑tech foundation.
Any final pieces of advice?
Clarity of vision and execution are key. Entrants should demonstrate a strong understanding of the problem they’re solving, a clear product-market fit, and evidence of traction – whether that’s user growth, partnerships, or technical milestones. A compelling story, backed by authentic leadership and measurable impact, always stands out more than buzzwords or inflated projections.
