Ryan Berkun

Ryan Berkun is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology space. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Teller Finance, a DeFi unsecured lending protocol.13 Berkun has been serving as a Mentor at Celo Foundation since 2020, where he provides guidance to blockchain startups and projects.56

Background and Education

Ryan Berkun received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Miami, majoring in Psychology with minors in Finance, Biology, Chemistry, and Art.1

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Berkun has held various roles in the tech and finance sectors:

• Founder and CEO of Teller Finance (2020 - present)26
• Mentor at Celo Foundation (2020 - present)56
• Crypto CSS Fellow at Andreessen Horowitz (2020)1
• Founder and Board Member of Fabrx Blockchain (2019)1
• Founder and CTO of CoinPlan (2018)1
• Venture Partner at Contrary Capital (2017)1

Achievements and Contributions

Berkun is known for his expertise in DeFi and blockchain technology. He is an alumnus of the a16z crypto startup school and has also been involved as an angel investor.3 His mentorship has been valuable to blockchain projects, such as providing guidance to the team behind Dahlia Finance during their participation in Celo Camp.4

Ryan Berkun is based in San Francisco, California, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2 His experience and knowledge in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space make him a respected figure in the industry, particularly in his role as a mentor at Celo.