Chen Fang

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Chen Fang is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lumina, where he is responsible for product development, strategic vision, and business growth. He is also the COO of BitGo. He has over a decade of experience in fintech and traditional technology, managing and growing product organizations at Zenefits and Microsoft. In 2015, Chen led the team that built Zenefits Payroll, an enterprise-grade system that automated calculations, payments, and tax filings across 10,000+ U.S. tax jurisdictions. He also worked closely with Zenefits compliance counterparts to build an internal controls environment that met complex legal and regulatory requirements. Chen's interest in digital assets dates back to 2011, when he converted his living room into a makeshift Bitcoin mining facility. After many years of studying and experimenting with blockchain technology, Chen identified key infrastructure and tooling needs to facilitate the mass adoption of this new asset class. Chen graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Economics and Computer Science.

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