Balaji Srinivasan

Balaji Srinivasan is recognized for his influential roles in the tech and cryptocurrency sectors, most notably as the former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Coinbase. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his co-founding of several successful companies, including Counsyl, which was later acquired by Myriad Genetics, and Earn.com, subsequently acquired by Coinbase. Additionally, Srinivasan co-founded Teleport, which Topia acquired, and he has made significant contributions as a board member of Coin Center.

Leadership and Innovation

Dr. Srinivasan’s leadership prowess was on full display during his tenure as CEO of Earn.com prior to its acquisition by Coinbase. He has also showcased his venture capital acumen as a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm. His innovative work at Counsyl, where he served as co-founder and CTO, earned him a Wall Street Journal Innovation Award for Medicine and a spot on the prestigious MIT TR35 list.

Academic and Educational Contributions

Holding an impressive array of degrees from Stanford University, including a BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, as well as an MS in Chemical Engineering, Dr. Srinivasan is a testament to interdisciplinary expertise. His commitment to education extends beyond his academic achievements; he has also taught at Stanford, including conducting a highly popular online MOOC in 2013 that reached over 250,000 students globally.

• Coin Center Co-Founder and Board Member
• Stanford University Lecturer, Departments of Statistics and Computer Science