Blake Arnold

Blake Arnold is a co-founder of Definitive, a startup focused on simplifying decentralized finance (DeFi) for institutional investors. The company recently raised $4.1 million to develop a platform that automates various aspects of DeFi, making it more accessible and user-friendly for financial institutions. Arnold, along with his co-founders Jai Prasad and Dennis Qian, aims to bridge the gap between the complexities of DeFi and the needs of institutional investors, providing a seamless trading and risk management experience.13

Prior to founding Definitive, Blake Arnold held positions at Coinbase and Google, contributing to his extensive experience in the cryptocurrency and tech sectors. He is a graduate of Columbia University, which adds to his academic credentials in the field.34 Arnold's work at Definitive is part of a broader trend among former Coinbase employees who are launching ventures to professionalize and standardize access to DeFi markets.12