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Brian Armstrong

Chairman of the Board, CEO at Coinbase Global
Board
Since May 2012
Age
41 years
Education
Holds a B.A. in Computer Science and Economics and an M.S. in Computer Science from Rice University.
Tenure
Joined Coinbase at its inception in May 2012 as co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, and later became Chairman of the Board in February 2021.

Also at Coinbase Global

AH
Alesia Haas
CFO
EC
Emilie Choi
President, COO
LB
Lawrence Brock
Chief People Officer

About

With a strong foundation in technology and entrepreneurship, his early career included roles as a software engineer at Airbnb and the founding of an online tutoring directory, experiences that shaped his ability to innovate and lead.

Assuming leadership at a critical time, he co-founded Coinbase in May 2012 and has steered the company as its Chief Executive Officer, playing a pivotal role in establishing it as a major player in the cryptocurrency industry, later enhancing corporate governance by taking on the role of Chairman of the Board.

Expanding his influence beyond Coinbase, he has ventured into scientific research and healthcare innovation by founding ResearchHub Technologies in January 2020 and co-founding NewLimit in December 2021, demonstrating a broad commitment to leveraging technology for societal advancement.

$COIN Performance Under Brian Armstrong

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Airbnb, Inc.Software EngineerMay 2011 – June 2012Online marketplace company
Universitytutor.comFounder, Chief Executive OfficerAugust 2003 – May 2012Online tutoring directory
Deloitte & Touche LLPConsultant, Enterprise Risk Management DivisionJuly 2005 – November 2005Accounting and consulting services

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
NewLimit, Inc.Investor, Board MemberDecember 2021 – PresentCo-founded the company; healthcare research company
ResearchHub Technologies, Inc.Chief Executive Officer, Board MemberJanuary 2020 – PresentScientific research development platform