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Steven Vasilev, also known as Zaptio, is a co-founder of RTFKT, a company founded in 2020 that produces digital sneakers, collectibles, and NFTs, including the Clone X collection created in collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami. Following Nike's acquisition of RTFKT in December 2021, he became Senior Director of Digital-Physical Product at Nike, where projects have included the MNLTH, Nike x RTFKT Dunk Genesis Cryptokicks, and Space Drip collections. He was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2023.
Founder at RTFKT
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Co-founders at RTFKT
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Benoit PagottoExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- RTFKT studiosCo-Foundercurrent2019 — present
- NikeSenior Director of Product Digital/Physical NIKE - RTFKT2021 — 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Steven Vasilev?
- Steven Vasilev, also known as Zaptio, is a co-founder of RTFKT, a company founded in 2020 that produces digital sneakers, collectibles, and NFTs, including the Clone X collection created in collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami. Following Nike's acquisition of RTFKT in December 2021, he became Senior Director of Digital-Physical Product at Nike, where projects have included the MNLTH, Nike x RTFKT Dunk Genesis Cryptokicks, and Space Drip collections. He was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2023.
- Where does Steven Vasilev work?
- Steven Vasilev is Founder of RTFKT.
- What companies did Steven Vasilev found?
- Steven Vasilev founded RTFKT.
- Where did Steven Vasilev go to school?
- Steven Vasilev studied at University of York (Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General); Gunnersbury Catholic School.
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