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Adam Back

Founder

Co-founder & CEO at Blockstream

Malta

Writes $5K – $50K checks Β· typically $25K

FoundedBlockstream

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About

Adam Back is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company. He has worked as a cryptography consultant, with prior roles at VMware/EMC, PiCorp, Microsoft Passport, and Zero Knowledge Systems. His areas of focus include cryptography protocols, Bitcoin, electronic cash, privacy-enhancing technology, distributed systems, security architecture, and CC/FIPS certification.

Co-founder & CEO at Blockstream

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Blockstream's investors Β· 10

Acequia Capital (AceCap)Seattle Β· $100K – $5M checks Β· since 2014Atlantic Vantage PointParis Β· $1M – $150M checks Β· since 2014Blockchain CapitalSan Francisco Β· $25K – $200K checks Β· since 2014DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto Β· $5M – $25M checks Β· since 2014DG Daiwa Venturessince 2014Digital Currency GroupNew York Β· since 2014Fulgur VenturesWilmington Β· since 2014Future Perfect VenturesNew York Β· $500K – $5M checks Β· since 2014Mosaic VenturesLondon Β· $1M – $10M checks Β· since 2014The HiveSanta Monica Β· $1.5M – $3M checks Β· since 2014

Co-founders at Blockstream

AHAustin Hill
Austin HillDirector, President and Chief Executive Officer
ESErik Svenson
Erik SvensonFounder

Experience

  1. Bitcoin Standard Treasury CompanyCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officercurrent2025 β€” present
  2. BlockstreamCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officercurrent2014 β€” present
  3. Bitcoin ConsultantApplied Cryptographercurrent2013 β€” present
  4. Cypherspace Internet SecurityOwner and Consultantcurrent1997 β€” present
  5. VMwareSenior Architect2010 β€” 2013
  6. EMC (Decho Corporation)Chief Info Sec Officer2008 β€” 2010
  7. PI CorporationSecurity Architect & Co-Founder2003 β€” 2008
  8. GuardianEdge TechnologiesCryptographic Consultant1992 β€” 2008
  9. Microsoft/PassportSecurity Architect2002 β€” 2003
  10. Zero Knowledge SystemsSecurity Architect1999 β€” 2002
  11. Haldon House ResearchResearch Assistant1998 β€” 1999

Skills & more

Crypto4Embedded Systems2Cloud Computing24Security Architecture Design29Distributed Systems27Cryptography47Distributed File Systems11Firewalls13Computer Security10Algorithms19Encryption4Scalability8
+5 moreNetwork SecurityPrivacy LawInformation SecuritySecurityIdentity Management

From Adam's professional profile.

Network6

Balaji SrinivasanScout
Angel investor and founder of The Network School
Dan RoselliScout
Managing Partner at CFV Ventures
Kenzi WangScout
Co-Founder at Symbolic Capital
David Roebuck
Principal at Wave Digital Assets
Katerina Stroponiati
Partner at Monday Capital
Nic Carter
Investor in anti-authoritarian technology; general partner at Castle Island Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Back?
Adam Back is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company. He has worked as a cryptography consultant, with prior roles at VMware/EMC, PiCorp, Microsoft Passport, and Zero Knowledge Systems. His areas of focus include cryptography protocols, Bitcoin, electronic cash, privacy-enhancing technology, distributed systems, security architecture, and CC/FIPS certification.
Where does Adam Back work?
Adam Back is Co-founder & CEO of Blockstream.
What check size does Adam Back write?
Adam Back typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What companies did Adam Back found?
Adam Back founded Blockstream.
Where did Adam Back go to school?
Adam Back studied at University of Exeter (PhD, Computer Science).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Blockstream8

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockSimon LeveneCo-founder and Partner at Mosaic VenturesSteven WillingerGP at Blockchain BuildersSidd GandhiVenture Partner at growX VenturesAlyse KilleenFounder & Managing Partner at STILLMARKErik SvensonFounder at Blockstream Centralized infra Seed

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Also worked at VMware192

Martin CasadoGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzMichael DellFounder & CEO of Dell TechnologiesJavier SolteroSenior Venture Partner at Felicis VenturesJob SimonVenture Partner and CTO at Monta Vista CapitalHemamAdvisor at Clear VenturesBogomil BalkanskyHome chef and food blogger, venture capital partner, and wildlife photographer

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Also worked at Microsoft/Passport1,812

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates FoundationMike KriegerCo-founder of Instagram; Chief Product Officer at Anthropic

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Also worked at Zero Knowledge Systems4

Areg AlimianPartner at SmartGateVCGeorge FavvasFounder at Clara🐯 Michael FreedmanFounder at IobeamAustin HillDirector, President and Chief Executive Officer at Blockstream