Eitan Katz

CEO at Kima

Eitan Katz is a prominent figure in the blockchain and fintech sectors, currently serving as the CEO and Co-founder of Kima, a company focused on decentralized money transfer solutions. Kima aims to streamline financial transactions across various asset classes, including cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies, by addressing challenges related to DeFi fragmentation and enhancing user experience.1

In addition to his role at Kima, Eitan Katz is also a member of Syndika, a position he has held since March 2023. His professional background includes extensive experience as an advisor and entrepreneur in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, having worked with numerous startups to develop innovative financial solutions.1

Katz's educational background includes studies at Bar-Ilan University, and his career has seen him contribute significantly to the development of crypto products and technologies, including Bitcoin wallets and trading solutions. His approach is characterized by a focus on building, measuring, and learning, which aligns with the principles of lean startup methodologies.1

Experience

CEO and Co-founder at Kima, March 2021 - Present

Member at Syndika, March 2023 - Present; Blockchain and cryptocurrencies advisor and entrepreneur, Various companies, February 2017 - March 2021; Co-Founder at AssetX, August 2018 - January 2020; Advisor at Brightmerge, April 2017 - October 2019; Advisor at Velocity Career Labs, 2018 - August 2019

Education

Pragmatic Marketing, Practical Product Management, 2008; Mamram IDF Central Computer Studies School, 1988 - 1991; Bar-Ilan University, BA in Political Science and Computer Science, 1989 - 1993