Juan Benet

Juan Benet is a prominent software engineer and entrepreneur based in California. He is the founder and CEO of Protocol Labs, a company he established in May 2014, which focuses on creating decentralized technologies, including the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and Filecoin, a cryptocurrency-based file storage network.12

Education and Early Career

Benet earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Computer Science from Stanford University. His early career includes co-founding Loki Studios in 2010, where he served as CTO, and later acting as an entrepreneur in residence for StartX, a startup accelerator.12

Contributions and Achievements

At Protocol Labs, Benet has developed several significant protocols beyond IPFS, including libp2p, IPLD, and Multiformats, which enhance the functionality and interoperability of decentralized applications. His work has garnered recognition, such as being named one of Fortune magazine's "40 under 40" in 2018 for his contributions to the field of decentralized web technologies.12

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Benet is also an angel investor, supporting various technology startups like CoinTracker and Anjuna. He has been active in sharing his insights at global conferences and events, discussing topics related to blockchain technology and its implications.12