Former Google Executive Joins Aptos Labs as Web3 Advisor
Aptos Labs, a blockchain platform created by former Facebook employees, is making progress in its mission to make decentralized assets accessible to billions of people. The team at Aptos Labs recently announced their new global advisers, which includes David Lawee, the former vice president of corporate development at Google. Lawee, who founded Alphabet’s independent growth equity fund Capital G, will bring his expertise in Web2 consumer experience to promote blockchain technology to the mainstream. Lawee joins the advisory board alongside Pamela Drucker Mann, the chief revenue officer at Condè Nast Global, and Dan Boneh, a professor of computer science at Stanford University. Mann will focus on strengthening the Aptos Labs ecosystem culture, while Boneh will provide research on cryptography and cybersecurity to enhance infrastructure and security. Lawee expressed his excitement about supporting the expansion of financial empowerment, digital experiences, and social connectivity on a global scale through Aptos Labs. He stated that he looks forward to collaborating with the team to bring Web3 to the masses.
This announcement comes a year after Lawee stepped down as the head of Capital G in March 2023, after serving 17 years with Alphabet. During his time at Capital G, Lawee began venturing into the cryptocurrency industry. In 2021, Capital G partnered with Digital Currency Group (DCG), a prominent cryptocurrency company founded by CEO Barry Silbert. Lawee expressed his belief that DCG would be one of the leading forces in the crypto industry. Shortly after Lawee’s blog post, the crypto lending crisis occurred, leading to the collapse of firms such as Three Arrows Capital (3AC), which had a significant impact on DCG. This caused financial challenges for DCG, with subsidiaries like Genesis Global filing for bankruptcy in January 2023.
Lawee will now continue his Web3 journey with Aptos, a platform founded in 2021 by Mohammad Shaikh and Avery Ching. Aptos operates its native token, also called Aptos, which is currently the 31st largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization at $3.6 billion. Since its launch, Aptos has raised $350 million from investors, including venture capital arms of exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, as well as now-bankrupt firms like 3AC and FTX.
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Aptos’s native token is only the 31st largest? Doesn’t sound very impressive to me.
With so many big names involved, it’s hard to believe Aptos Labs is anything more than hype.
It’s great to see Aptos attracting support from both exchanges and venture capital arms. This shows their versatility and appeal to different sectors.
Lawee’s partnership with Aptos Labs signifies the potential for Web3 technologies to revolutionize industries beyond finance. 💥 Exciting times ahead!
The involvement of a professor like Dan Boneh is a testament to the academic rigor that Aptos Labs brings to the table. This adds another layer of credibility to their work.
Excited to see Pamela Drucker Mann focusing on strengthening the Aptos Labs ecosystem culture. It’s crucial for creating a vibrant and inclusive community.
More money poured into blockchain with no tangible results. What a surprise.
Raising money from bankrupt firms? That doesn’t inspire confidence in Aptos Labs. 🙅♀️
Oh great, another professor on a blockchain advisory board. Haven’t we seen enough of those?
With Aptos being the 31st largest cryptocurrency, they have established themselves as a major player in the industry. The future looks bright for them!
It’s incredible to see Aptos rise to become the 31st largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The future looks bright for this innovative platform.