MIT Media Lab
Graduate Researcher, Digital Currency Initiative
Led research team jointly with Fidelity Labs on the Implications of Blockchain in the Future of Capital Formation
Stephen Koshansky
Founded Hashdex ~$1B AUM (Coinbase + Softbank backed, IP acq. in 2020), Led Crypto/Digital Assets at Nasdaq + MIT Media Lab Researcher + active angel investor
Founded Hashdex ~$1B AUM (Coinbase + Softbank backed, IP acq. in 2020), Led Crypto/Digital Assets at Nasdaq + MIT Media Lab Researcher + active angel investor
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Bridgewater Associates
Senior Management Associate Intern
LP Senior Management Associate Intern, Office of the CEO - Westport, CT * Redesigned asset valuation and decision-making frameworks with the Chief Transformation Officer received... more offer
United States Army
Chief of Strategy & Operations - U.S. Embassy
Oversaw 24 operations across Colombia involving a variety of diplomatic, governmental, and intelligence agencies guided the inter-organizational planning efforts and cross-cultural... more functions of the operations * Recognized directly by the U.S. Ambassador to Colombia with an Embassy Achievement Award for managing a high-profile U.S -funded project Program Manager/Executive Officer - Oahu, Hawaii * Chief operator for a 180-person organization containing intelligence, logistics, engineer, and combat
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What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?
Shoe Dog
What's your favorite non-business book?
The Count of Monte Cristo
If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?
Ski Patrol
What words of advice would you give your younger self?
Wake up curious, go to bed reflective
What's the most creative thing you've ever done?
I once bartered a piece of used clothing for a calling card in Cuba
Which founders or startups do you most admire?
Phil Knight, Walt Disney and Elon Musk
What's your super power?
Pattern recognition
What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?
Mutual connections
What words of wisdom do you live by?
value meaningful relationships and purposeful work
What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?
Finding and learning about new things
What was the most impactful class you took in school?
Toss up between behavioral economics, game theory and econometrics.
What's something you wish you had done years earlier?
Focus
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