Ilya Tokhner

Ilya Tokhner is a Partner at Ghaf Capital Partners, focusing on Strategic Partnerships.1 He has an impressive background in the tech industry and venture capital:

Professional Experience

Tokhner currently serves as a Partner and Head of Business Development at AG TECH, where he works on bridging the technology gap between Kazakhstan and the United States/Silicon Valley.15 He has been in this role since 2019.4

Prior to his current positions, Tokhner held several key roles in startups and tech companies:

• First employee and Head of Business Development at Fond.co (formerly AnyPerk), a Y-Combinator company1
• First employee and Head of Business Development at Bina Technologies, a Stanford Spin Off Venture that was acquired by Roche in 20141
• International Sales at Boeing1

Recognition and Advisory Roles

Tokhner has gained significant recognition in the tech industry:

• Named among the "52 Hottest New Stars in Silicon Valley" by Business Insider in 201412
• Advises over a dozen startups and tech companies in North America1

Education

Tokhner holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a B.S. in International Business, Magna Cum Laude, from Cal State Long Beach.12

Current Role

At Ghaf Capital Partners, Tokhner leverages his extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships to contribute to the firm's growth and success in the crypto and blockchain space.13