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Meet the Lilypad team

A multi-disciplinary, diverse team at the intersection of AI and crypto, building an accessible, community-driven network empowering next generation of open web innovation.

Alison Haire

CEO & Founder

Tech leader merging AI, blockchain, and creativity for real-world impact.

Protocol Labs, Filecoin, IBM, and Accenture

Dr. Stanley Bishop

Co-Founder, Chief Scientists

Mathematician and machine learning scientist specializing in data systems for scientific research.

Google, AI & ML Engineer & Researcher, Stanford University

Dr. Clint Snider

Tokenomics Engineer

Tokenomics expert specializing in crypto-economic system development. PhD in Systems Engineering.

University of Florida and Tempest Labs

Narbeh Shahnazarian

Protocol Engineer

Fullstack engineer and serial entrepreneur, passionate about building software for positive impact.

Expedia

Lindsay Walker

Product Lead

Driving product growth through technical expertise and strategic leadership.

Protocol Labs, Starling Lab Stanford & USC

James Walker

Head of Infrastructure

Software developer advocating for a decentralized, open web.

Fission VP of Engineering

Holly Grimm

Senior Protocol and Blockchain Engineer

Seasoned veteran in startups and Web3, blending enterprise software expertise with decentralized technology.

Gitcoin and Algovera

Dr. Eric Boniardi

Senior Research Engineer

AI scholar and engineer bridging the gap between technical expertise and business acumen, shaping the future of Web3. PhD in ML Research.

Scholar - Mathematical Engineering

Alex Mirran

Growth & BD Lead

Startup veteran and Web3 enthusiast, bridging enterprise software and decentralized technologies.

Willis Towers Watson, Disrupt, and Eze Software

Nate Smith

Partnerships and Business Development

Forging strategic partnerships to drive business growth and ecosystem expansion.

GameStop and Godwoken

Ayush Kumar

Software Engineer

Fullstack developer crafting user-centric applications for a decentralized future.

Protocol Labs, Moveable Ink, and Apybara Founder

Arsen Yeremin

Senior AI and Blockchain Solutions Engineer

Fullstack developer with expertise in smart contracts, AI, and machine learning.

TypherAL CTO

Brian Ginsburg

Senior Software Engineer

Web and decentralized systems expert, fueled by research papers, cycling trails, and Flamenco melodies.

Fission

Logan Lentz

Software and Developer Relations Engineer

Software engineer championing Web3 privacy and security, fostering a vibrant developer community.

AWS and Leto.gg Founder

Phil Billingsby

Developer Relations and DX Engineer

Advocate for developer empowerment, lowering the barrier to entry through education and tools.

Unboxed, Arweave, Roostify, and FilmFreeway

Taosheng Shi

APAC Community Lead

Blockchain enthusiast and experienced community builder, fostering collaboration and growth.

Filecoin and Nokia

Sam Ceja

Marketing, Events and Community Manager

Experienced community builder cultivating engagement and positive web3 spaces. Passionate about education, gaming, and coding.

Godwoken and Developer DAO

Devlin Rocha

Developer Relations Engineer and Content Producer

Polyglot software engineer specializing in fullstack development, design, and user experience.

Synctree and Revolution Entertainment Services

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Advisors

The Lilypad team is proud to be supported by a network of visionary advisors who share our passion for decentralized AI and are committed to helping us build a better future for the web.

David Aronchick

Distributed Compute and Product Advisor

Kubernetes, Bacalhau, and Expanso CEO

Peter Wang

AI and ML Advisor

Anaconda.ai Founder

Jonathon Victor

Web3 Landscape and Business Advisor

Ansa Research and Protocol Labs

Paul Wagner

Technical and Business Advisor

Filecoin, Oracle and Founder

Brooklyn Zelenka

Technical and Business Advisor

Fission Co-Founder

Eric Vander Wal

Product and Web3 Advisor

Uprising Founder, Godwoken Founder, and Oasys

Jay Logelin

Engineering and Cryptography Advisor

Zama, Protocol Labs and NEAR

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