Ajit Tripathi

Ajit Tripathi, CFA, serves as a strategic advisor at Polygon Labs, a top ethereum scalability solution, contributing to institutional and Defi teams and engaging in Growth, DevRel, and marketing activities.

With a focus on fostering collaborations between financial institutions and the crypto/internet of value landscape, Ajit has a rich background that involves spearheading initiatives like Aave Arc, developing banking and payments infrastructure for major players like Binance and Paxful, and offering guidance to various crypto startups.

His experience also includes leading the fintech practice at ConsenSys, establishing the UK Blockchain Business at PwC, and serving prominent clients such as We.Trade, Komgo, Nasdaq, Deutsche Bourse, MUFG, and BBVA.

Beyond his corporate engagements, Ajit Tripathi is known for his roles as the crypto co-host of Breaking Banks Fintech podcast, a columnist for Coindesk, and an enthusiastic angel investor in more than 40 high-quality web3 startups.

Ajit holds an MBA in Business Administration from IMD Business School and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

Throughout his enriching career, Ajit has held key positions at prominent organizations such as Aave, Binance, ConsenSys, PwC, UBS, Barclays Investment Bank, and Goldman Sachs, demonstrating his diverse expertise in market risk, regulatory compliance, technology, and strategic programs.