Founders and team are crypto and TradFi natives. Formerly Mercado Bitcoin, 21shares, SumUp, Coinbase, Jane Street.
Roberto Klein: Co-founder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleinroberto/
Roberto is a co-founder and board member at Backed Finance AG, overseeing finance, regulatory and legal aspects of the business. He holds an M.Sc in Physical Electronics as well as an MBA. With a career spanning over two decades, he has managed financial and business strategy across multiple technological sectors and international markets.
Adam Levi: Co-founder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviadam/
Adam is a co-founder and board member at Backed Finance AG. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Technion. Adam spearheads business development efforts and partnerships as well as technology and investor connections. 
Yehonatan Goldman: Co-founder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yehonatan-goldman-90a437a0/
Yehonatan co-founded Backed Finance AG, where he leverages his expertise in blockchain technology, branding, and project management. He previously served as COO at DAOstack Technologies, scaling the team and leading its marketing efforts. 
Yotam Katznelson: CTO & COO - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotam-katznelson/
Yotam is a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in both traditional finance and blockchain technology. As the CTO & COO at Backed Finance, Yotam orchestrates the technical vision and oversees operational strategies. His prior roles include serving as CTO at 21Shares, where he led a significant expansion of the engineering team and was pivotal in developing a robust financial back-office system that supported the company’s growth from $10M to $3B in assets under management. Additionally, at Securitize, he was responsible for building a white-label platform for security tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.

Giorgio Giuliani: Head of Product - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgiogiuliani/
Giorgio Giuliani has over a decade of experience in fintech, where he has led high-performing product teams in major financial hubs such as London and Berlin. He joined Backed in 2022 as Head of Product.Previously, Giorgio led product development at SumUp and N26, focusing on core banking systems and innovative financial solutions like BNPL features, showcasing his ability to enhance product offerings and drive user engagement effectively.
Jerome Dickinson: Head of Legal/AML - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-dickinson-0744a712/
Jerome brings over a decade of specialized legal experience in financial and crypto law to Backed. As Head of Legal and AML, he has played a pivotal role in navigating regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards, particularly in the European Union. His background includes significant positions at major law firms and a board member role at Blockchain for Europe.
Bernardo Quintao: Head of Business Development - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bquintao/
Bernardo is a dynamic business development leader with a robust background in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors. At Backed, he drives international business development, leveraging his extensive network and expertise to foster strategic partnerships and expand the company's market presence. His previous roles include managing a regulated crypto fund and pioneering the development of tokenized securities in Latin America. 
