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Founder & Executive
Background and Early LifeCindy Leow hails from Malaysia, where her early interest in technology emerged.
At 18, she moved to San Francisco to attend Minerva University, a highly selective institution, laying the groundwork for her analytical and innovative approach to crypto.Career ProgressionLeow’s crypto journey began at Minerva, where she explored trading.
Post-graduation, she worked as a quant trader, managing futures and options, before diving into Web3.
She co-founded Drift Labs and later joined Offchain Labs, blending technical expertise with strategic vision.Key Achievements in Crypto/Web3Leow’s standout achievement is co-founding Drift Labs, which processed over $10 billion in trading volume in six months.
Her Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition in 2025 highlights her growing influence in DeFi and finance.Notable Projects or Companies Founded/LedDrift Labs: A decentralized derivatives exchange on Solana, known for high-volume trading and user adoption.Offchain Labs: As a strategist, she contributes to Arbitrum, enhancing Ethereum’s scalability.Significant Controversies or ChallengesNo major controversies are tied to Leow.
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