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Luis Cuende
Cofounder & President, CitizenX
Luis Cuende is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency and technology sectors, known for his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative contributions. As the Cofounder and President of CitizenX, he is currently working on a platform that helps people find and fund places that welcome them as citizens.45
Career Highlights
Early Achievements:
- Named the best programmer in Europe under 18 by HackFwd12
- Appeared on Forbes 30 under 30 and MIT TR3512
- Published his first book at 18 titled "Tengo 18 años y ni estudio ni trabajo: ¡monto empresas y vivo haciendo lo que me gusta!"12
Entrepreneurial Ventures:
- Co-founded Aragon in 2016, a platform for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)1
- Helped grow Aragon's assets under management from zero to over $20 billion34
- Founded CitizenX in July 20231
Previous Work:
- Founded Asturix, a Linux distribution, at age 121
- Co-founded Stampery in 2014, later rebranded as Witnet1
Personal Background
Cuende developed an early interest in astrophysics and programming, influenced by his father, a software developer.1 He is known for his passion for free software and cryptocurrencies, viewing them as tools for financial liberation.1
Investments and Collaborations
As an angel investor, Cuende has worked with notable figures like Balaji Srinivasan, Snoop Dogg, and Ashton Kutcher, investing in various projects including Dune Analytics, Gelato, and Ramp.1
Current Focus
At CitizenX, Cuende is working on advancing freedom of movement, creating a platform that connects individuals with places that welcome them as citizens.5 The company is based in Switzerland, known for its strong legal and privacy guarantees.3
Highlights
Prediction: Brexit will go from being a fool's errand to a genius move.
UK was the first-mover to leave the EU's sinking ship.
SpaceX raised ~$11bn, launched 7,500 satellites EU's Iris will also cost ~$11bn, launching 290 satellites.
Same funding for 25x less satellites. With 2/3rds being paid by the European taxpayers 🤔
Isn't this public money theft? @elonmusk https://t.co/WQpCweKCkG
