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Background and Early Life:Anand Iyer, widely recognized by his handle @ai, holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University.
His early professional experience at Microsoft and Cisco helped build his foundational expertise in technology and product development.Career Progression:Iyer transitioned from product management roles in leading tech firms to entrepreneurship, founding Trusted, a childcare platform later acquired by Care.com.
His involvement in blockchain began with Bitcoin mining in 2013, evolving to Ethereum smart contracts by 2015.
In 2022, he joined Lightspeed as a Venture Partner and established Canonical Crypto, focusing on developer tools and infrastructure for the Web3 ecosystem.Key Achievements in Crypto/Web3:Iyer has made impactful angel investments in leading crypto projects, including Stacks and TrustToken.
As the Managing Partner of Canonical Crypto, he supports early-stage blockchain startups that enhance developer productivity and AI-driven solutions, contributing significantly to the foundation of decentralized applications and infrastructure.Notable Projects or Companies Founded/Led:Iyer founded Trusted, a successful venture acquired by Care.com, and now leads Canonical Crypto.
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