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    Adam Meghji

    Co-founder & CTO of Peggy, experienced technology executive.

    Adam Meghji is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and executive with a diverse background in startups and innovative technologies. He is currently the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Peggy, a secure marketplace for buying and selling investment-grade art.1

    Career Highlights

    Peggy: As the Co-founder and CTO of Peggy, Adam is working on creating a platform that leverages technology to revolutionize the art market. The company aims to make investment-grade art more accessible and secure for buyers and sellers.1

    Previous Ventures: Before Peggy, Adam had significant experience in other startups:

    1. Universe: He was the Co-founder and CTO of Universe from April 2011 to June 2020. Universe, a ticketing platform, was acquired by Ticketmaster/Live Nation Entertainment in 2015.1

    2. Ethos: Adam served as the CTO of Ethos from September 2017 to September 2018. Ethos was a cryptocurrency platform that aimed to make the crypto market more accessible.1

    3. Unata: He worked as the Lead Developer at Unata Inc. for a brief period in 2011. Unata was later acquired by Instacart in 2018.1

    Expertise and Contributions

    Adam has demonstrated expertise in various technological domains:

    • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: At Live Nation, he was involved in blockchain strategy and pursued Distributed Ledger Technology for ticketing. He also pitched blockchain initiatives to the Board of Directors.1

    • Biometric Technology: He led technical efforts on biometric ticketing, resulting in a partnership with Blink Identity for facial recognition solutions.1

    • Software Development: Throughout his career, Adam has worked on developing content management systems, web applications, and other software solutions for various companies and clients.1

    Education

    Adam Meghji holds a Bachelor of Computing degree in Computer Science and Philosophy from the University of Guelph. Notably, he was the first student at the university to participate in the newly launched Co-op Business Venture Program.12

    Adam's career trajectory showcases his ability to innovate and lead in the technology sector, with a particular focus on applying cutting-edge technologies to create new market opportunities and improve user experiences.

    Highlights

    Feb 7 · Financial Post
    Peggy Raises $10.8 Million, Introduces a Way for Artists to Earn Royalties With the Official Launch of Its App - Financial Post
    Feb 7 · FinSMEs
    Peggy Raises CAD10.8M in Funding - FinSMEs
    Peggy Raises CAD10.8M in Funding - FinSMEs

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    Experience

    Co-founder & CTO at Peggy (2020 - Present)
    VP Technology at Ticketmaster (April 2015 - June 2020), Co-founder & CTO at Universe (April 2011 - June 2020), CTO at Ethos (September 2017 - September 2018)

    Education

    BComp in Computer Science, Philosophy from University of Guelph (2000 - 2004)

    Location

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada