Ryan Terribilini is a multifaceted leader at the intersection of technology, policy, and operations. Currently, he serves as the Head of Ecosystem Funding at the Algorand Foundation, where he has been instrumental in investing in top-tier builders on the Algorand blockchain since January 2021. Based in Singapore, his role is pivotal in shaping the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
Before joining Algorand, Ryan held a dual role as a Research Associate at the Centre for Technology and Global Affairs at Oxford University, focusing on policy and regulation within blockchain research. His work in this capacity has been ongoing since May 2018 and is based in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Ryan's advisory roles are equally noteworthy. He has been an Advisor at Coil since January 2020, contributing to the global phenomenon of web monetization. Concurrently, he has been advising Aptoide since October 2017, leveraging his expertise in app store operations and digital payments for the AppCoins project. His research endeavors also extend to Taiwan, where he serves as a Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Global Taiwan Institute, exploring the relationship between Taiwan's democratic political system and its economic policies.
His previous experience includes a short stint as an Asia Advisor at the Tezos Foundation and a more extended role as the Co-founder & CEO of Formosa Financial, a next-generation financial services company focused on blockchain innovators. Before diving into the blockchain space, Ryan was the Head of Platform Partnerships and Developer Relations at Ripple Labs and a Google Play Operations Senior Strategist at Google.
Educationally, Ryan holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford and a Certificate in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University. He also completed a Certificate in General Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, further solidifying his credentials in the fintech space.
