About
Daniel Chong is a student at Duke University pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, with interests in quantum computing, cybersecurity, and algorithms. He previously founded Harpie, a company focused on protecting cryptocurrency users from hacks and scams, which raised $5 million from investors including Coinbase, OpenSea, and Dragonfly and served over 100,000 users before winding down. He also advises startups, two of which were accepted to Y Combinator, and has coached professional TEKKEN players.
Founder at Harpie
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Experience
- LexsyEngineering Team Lead2025
- HarpieCo-founder, CEO2021 — 2025
- Various StartupsFundraising Advisor2023 — 2025
- ETHDenverInvited Speaker2023 — 2024
- Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessTeaching Assistant2021
- Duke Fuqua Blockchain ClubFounding Board Member2021
Skills & more
Go (Programming Language)Technical Project LeadershipWeb Design1MathematicsCalculusGoogle APIGoogle App Engine1StatisticsRust (Programming Language)SolidityHTMLCSS2
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JavaJavaScriptNoSQLPythonFlaskCommunicationFrom Daniel's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Chong?
- Daniel Chong is a student at Duke University pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, with interests in quantum computing, cybersecurity, and algorithms. He previously founded Harpie, a company focused on protecting cryptocurrency users from hacks and scams, which raised $5 million from investors including Coinbase, OpenSea, and Dragonfly and served over 100,000 users before winding down. He also advises startups, two of which were accepted to Y Combinator, and has coached professional TEKKEN players.
- Where does Daniel Chong work?
- Daniel Chong is Founder of Harpie.
- What companies did Daniel Chong found?
- Daniel Chong founded Harpie.
- Where did Daniel Chong go to school?
- Daniel Chong studied at Duke University (Mathematics and Computer Science).
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