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Delaware, USA | September 2021 – October 2023 Spearheaded launch of Hyperliquid-like perpetuals DEX on Everscale (TON fork), raising capital and securing ecosystem partnerships for $20B+ market potential. Raised $650K seed via targeted crypto investor pitches and network leverage. Defined product roadmap through in-depth DeFi market research, focusing on CEX-matching performance via TVM tech. Negotiated pivotal alliances with TON, Venom, Gosh (TVM L1s), Neoflow.energy, Oilik, and market makers for liquidity/cross-chain growth. Championed Flexdex at global crypto conferences, generating BD leads and visibility. Assembled/scaled tech team, aligning development with BD strategy for sustained Web3 expansion.

Managed $50M equity portfolio outperforming most established hedge funds through value-driven selections and tactical allocation.

Tetha Crypto Inc. was a boutique crypto consulting firm specializing in IT, business strategy, tokenomics, financial modeling, and operational advisory for blockchain projects.

Launched firm delivering tokenomics, financial modeling, and BD advisory; managed 1000%+ returning hedge fund across 60+ ICOs. Orchestrated full exit from crypto bull market positions pre-collapse, yielding 1000% on internal fund. Authored whitepapers/tokenomics and built viability models for 20+ projects (many raised $10M+), emphasizing overlooked business fundamentals. Secured seed funding via personal crypto network, including high-profile billionaire connections. Conducted proprietary research on DeFi/L1 trends, informing client strategies and conference speaking. Integrated IT/finance acumen to advise on SDLC, governance, and IR/PR, filling critical gaps for crypto teams.

Advised $44M ICO (one of world's largest), representing at major global crypto conferences with speaking engagements; negotiated SNM listing directly with CZ, CEO of Binance. Delivered counsel on IT practices, strategy, BD, governance, IR/PR; ensured investor transparency for peak-market raise. Built distributed SaaS/PaaS on miner infrastructure (Google App Engine-scale), collaborating with CTO on tech/SDLC. Scaled technical team and participated in all ops: investor updates, calls, articles, and global panels. Represented investors internally, aligning roadmap with DeFi/compute market demands.

Pioneered global expansion for $22B turnover fintech (largest in Russia/CIS, 3rd worldwide, part of CFT Group), forging alliances and adding $500M to revenue. Built international footprint from scratch via strategic partnerships with 40+ foreign money transfer firms, expanding network to 160+ countries. Initiated joint projects driving $500M turnover growth; reformed compliance/legal to triple process efficiency. Boosted global brand awareness through keynotes at international conferences. Established Canadian subsidiary with MSB license, recruiting leadership and launching full operations.

Drove client acquisition and executed IPO/M&A for MICEX, enhancing BD processes and deal flow. Led MICEX IPO for T8 Publishing (full execution: restructuring, valuations, audits, roadshows). Structured/executed M&A for Ripol Classic/YoYo Media; handled ViaNetTV sale mandate with Megafon negotiations. Published targeted articles and represented at events to build relationships and brand.

Revamped operations, quadrupling fleet and growing revenue 65% to positive margins via strategic BD. Analyzed financials to craft turnaround plan; optimized processes with BI/ERP for efficiency/governance. Prepared for Moscow Exchange listing (pivoted to PE); upgraded TMS/accounting systems.