Starknet Foundation CEO Steps Down Amid Controversial Layer 2 Airdrop
The Starknet Foundation (SNF) is undergoing a major leadership transition. Diego Oliva, the Foundation’s first CEO since March 2023, will be stepping down after successfully establishing a robust team and structure.
James Strudwick, who joined the Foundation in January 2024 as Head of Ecosystem Growth, will be stepping into the role of Executive Director to continue advancing the Starknet ecosystem and its adoption.
We would like to share the news of a change happening @StarknetFndn.@jdiegooliva who has served as the first CEO of the Foundation since March 2023, will be stepping down after successfully establishing a strong team and structure.@strjd87, who has been with the Foundation… pic.twitter.com/LmRNavbxII
— Starknet Foundation (@StarknetFndn) August 6, 2024
Diego Oliva was appointed as the inaugural CEO of the Starknet Foundation after an extensive search, owing to his entrepreneurial experience and strong character.
His leadership has been key in growing the foundation from a small team of two part-time employees to an organization of over thirty full-time professionals.
During his tenure, important initiatives were launched, including the Provisions project and various ecosystem development programs like DeFi Spring, Seed Grants, and the Catalyst and Propulsion programs.
Oliva helped establish the foundation’s core values and operational framework, including signing agreements with over 100 teams and scaling programs like Basecamp and Hacker Houses.
With a team and structure now in place, Diego and the Foundation Board believe it is the right time for a leadership transition.
According to Starknet, to ensure a smooth handover, Diego will stay with the Foundation for the next month for the transition
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