Arianne Flemming

Arianne Flemming is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Informal Systems, an R&D institution focusing on distributed systems and protocols.12 Here's an overview of her background and career:

Education

Arianne holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in Economics from McMaster University and a Master in Finance degree from Princeton University.13

Career Highlights

Blockchain Industry Experience:: Arianne has been working in the blockchain industry for over six years.3 Her roles in this sector include:

• COO at Informal Systems (current position)1
• Managing Director at the Interchain Foundation1
• VP of Finance at Tendermint1

Previous Roles:: Before entering the blockchain industry, Arianne held various positions:

• Associate Director of Machine Learning Ventures at Creative Destruction Lab13
• Director of Finance at WatrHub Inc.1
• Co-founder of HeadAhead, a tutoring marketplace1
• Sales and Trading Analyst in fixed income at Credit Suisse13

Current Role at Informal Systems

As COO of Informal Systems, Arianne's role is at the intersection of people, business, and computers.3 She co-founded the company in 2020 with two long-time colleagues, and it has since grown to around 70 people.3 Informal Systems works as core developers in the Cosmos Ecosystem, provides security auditing services, and is launching a new product focusing on connecting Cosmos technology to the real world.3

Arianne's finance background has proven invaluable in running a business in the blockchain industry, particularly in areas such as credit-clearing and liquidity injection systems.3

Personal Insights

Arianne describes her career path as non-linear and serendipitous, having entered the blockchain industry through connections.3 She was drawn to the industry by the passion and idealism of the people involved, who were motivated to make a significant impact.3