Jason Les
Also at Riot Platforms Inc
About
Jason Les is the Chief Executive Officer of Riot Platforms, Inc., serving on the Board since November 2017 and assuming the CEO role on February 8, 2021.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine and has been actively involved in the cryptocurrency space since 2013. His early work includes significant contributions in Bitcoin mining, protocol development, and open-source projects.
Before his tenure at Riot Platforms, he co-founded a software-development company where he led engineering projects in artificial intelligence and reverse engineering, and he also built a notable career as a professional heads-up poker player, competing in high-stakes games and prestigious tournaments.