Brent Fitzgerald

Brent Fitzgerald, also known as Mono Koto, is an influential figure in the tech and consulting space, specializing in emerging technologies and incubation.

With a strong background in engineering and innovation, Brent has been involved in pioneering projects such as collateralized debt position (CDP) stables, zero-knowledge proof blockchains, onchain real estate real-world assets (RWAs), crypto-funded debit cards, solarpunk metaverse stories, and various NFT art initiatives.

Brent's educational journey includes an MS from the prestigious Media Lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University.

Throughout his career, Brent has held key roles in organizations like BaseJump, where he was the Builder + CTO, and Braintree, where he served as the Director of Engineering in various capacities such as Incubation, Commerce, and Merchant Experience.

In addition to his engineering roles, Brent has also been part of innovative ventures such as Sifteo, where he was the Founding Team Director of Software, and Taco Lab, where he was a Founder + Partner.

Brent's diverse experience includes stints at prominent companies like PayPal, where he was a Senior MTS Software Engineer, and card.io, where he served as the Director of Engineering.

His expertise spans across mobile computer vision SDKs, blockchain technology, and financial innovations, making him a sought-after figure in the tech community.

Brent has also played mentorship roles within organizations like Mina Foundation, overseeing programs such as zkIgnite Cohorts and zkApps Builders Grant Program.

With a blend of technical prowess and creative vision, Brent Fitzgerald continues to make significant contributions to the tech industry, paving the way for future innovations and advancements.