David Cohen

David A. Cohen is a prominent figure in the Decentralized Software and Blockchain/Crypto industries, with a track record of successful exits totaling over $1 billion. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Taekion, he specializes in developing blockchain-based Trusted networking solutions for sectors like Fintech, Defense, and SmartGrid. His focus lies in advancing blockchain technologies to support Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerant (aBFT) systems. Prior to Taekion, David founded Infotility, a company that led innovation in the 'Grid Edge' space and introduced the AI-driven software platform, GridAgents™. He has also lent his expertise as an Executive Advisor to Hedera Hashgraph. Recognized for his contributions, David was named one of the 'Top 100 Movers and Shakers' in SmartGrid by Greentech Media and holds a founding member Emeritus position at the GridWise Architecture Council. Over the years, David has been involved in several groundbreaking ventures, including the launch of Galaxy™, the world’s first machine-to-machine (M2M) software platform, and the development of the Virtual Power Plant based on Silicon Energy’s EEM Suite™, which was later acquired by Itron. His career spans across notable roles such as Chief Strategy Officer at the Car Charging Group, where he played a key part in significant mergers and acquisitions in the electric vehicle charging services sector. David also co-founded ZipPower, introducing a social media platform for energy prosumers and enabling peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading. A respected thought leader, he has shared his insights at prestigious events like REFF Wall Street, MIT, TEDx, and Singularity University.