Maksim Stepanenko is an accomplished computer scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Primer. He studied Computer Science at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at MIT Media Lab. After completing his study, Maksim went on to work at Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. At Coinbase, he held various roles, including Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Coinbase Ventures. In 2019, he co-founded the fintech startup Primer and currently serves as its CTO and President. Maksim Stepanenko's exceptional leadership skills, expertise in computer programming, and fintech experience position him as an enviable talent in the tech industry.