Vlad Andrei

Vlad Andrei is a fintech and blockchain-focused entrepreneur and investor based in San Francisco, California. He is currently the Managing Partner and Founder of Albaron Ventures, a position he has held since March 2018.1

Professional Background

Andrei has extensive experience in the fintech and blockchain sectors:

• Albaron Ventures: As Managing Partner and Founder, he focuses on investing in top digital assets and fintech companies. Albaron Ventures employs a strategy that combines fundamental research with a proprietary risk management and trading platform.1

• HighTechBlock: Co-founder and CEO from August 2017 to September 2019, where he worked on fintech development, token design, security audits, and decentralized business models.1

• RealtyShares: Served as Head of Product from August 2015 to March 2016, leading the largest real estate crowdfunding startup in the US at the time.1

• Motif Investing: As Senior Product Manager, he led the creation and go-to-market strategy of a product for the financial advisory market, which won several awards.1

Education and Skills

Andrei has a strong educational background:

• Stanford University: Earned both a B.S. in Computer Science (2005-2009) and an M.S. in Management Science and Engineering (2010-2011).1

He is multilingual, with native proficiency in English and Romanian, and limited working proficiency in German and French.1

Professional Focus

Andrei is particularly interested in:

• The fintech and blockchain revolution
• Investing in digital assets and fintech companies
• Advising fintech startups
• Decentralized business models and token design

His LinkedIn profile (username: vandrei) reflects his expertise and focus on the intersection of finance and technology, particularly in the areas of blockchain and cryptocurrency.1