Mainak is the Head of Blockchain Strategy at Ironlight, focusing on settlement processes, product strategy, and corporate development. Prior to this, he was an early-stage venture capitalist, investing in B2B SaaS, fintech, and crypto opportunities across South and Southeast Asia. He started his career as a quantitative strategist at Goldman Sachs, where he had roles in both public and private markets. Additionally, Mainak has consulted for a political firm and has been a speaker at international conferences on crypto and AI policy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Yale University and an MBA from the Sloan School of Management. Outside of work, Mainak enjoys playing tennis, collecting unique visa stamps, and lock picking as a hobby.
