Eva Beylin
Eva Beylin is the Director of The Graph Foundation, a decentralized query protocol. She is also a member of the board of directors for the Optimism Foundation, and is a investor at eGirl Capital.[4]
Education
During her high school years from September 2008 to April 2009, Eva participated in dance programs at The National Ballet of Canada. [4]
Eva Beylin completed her undergraduate studies at Ivey Business School at Western University from 2011 to 2015. During this time, she pursued a Honor's Business Administration degree with a major in Global Economics and a minor in Spanish. [4]
Eva also participated in an exchange program at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) in 2015. Furthermore, Eva also engaged in an academic exchange at Universidad de Salamanca in 2012, where she focused on studying Spanish language and literature. [4]
During her studies, Eva Beylin dedicated her time as a volunteer at Babi & Co. from April 2014 to August 2015. During her tenure, she actively contributed to the organization's initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact in the community. [4]
In addition, Eva has been serving as a music blogger for TheXtraMileCa since July 2014. Through her blog, she has been sharing her passion for music, arts, and culture, and has been actively involved in promoting and supporting various artists and performers. [4]
Career
Eva Beylin started her professional career as a Research Assistant at Ivey Business School in London, Canada, from October 2012 to April 2013. [5]
From May to August 2014, Beylin held the position of an Analyst at Financeit, a Toronto-based company.
Starting in September 2015, Eva Beylin began her journey at A.T. Kearney as a Business Analyst. Over the course of her tenure until December 2016, she provided management consulting services to prominent U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies. Beylin progressed to the role of Senior Business Analyst from December 2016 to December 2017. [5]
From February 2018 to January 2019, Eva Beylin assumed a position in the strategy and research team at OmiseGO, based in Bangkok, Thailand. She played a crucial role in shaping the business strategy and conducting market research for building a scalable Ethereum-based payment solution. Beylin's contributions also extended to Plasma research and mechanism design. [5]
In early 2019, Beylin worked as a Contractor for the Ethereum Foundation. During this period, she actively participated in the Ethereum Foundation grants program, engaged in internal initiatives, and provided research and operational support. [5]
From October to December 2019, Eva Beylin participated in the second cohort of On Deck's Fellowship program. This community-driven platform connected her with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. [5]
Starting in October 2019, Beylin assumed the role of Ecosystem Lead at The Graph Protocol Inc. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in driving the adoption and growth of The Graph protocol. Her responsibilities included fostering partnerships, supporting developers in utilizing subgraphs, and contributing to ecosystem expansion. [5]
Since October 2020, Eva Beylin has been serving as the Director of The Graph Foundation. In this influential role, she oversees the stewardship of The Graph ecosystem, manages the community treasury, supports core development initiatives, and builds a vibrant network of participants. Her work at The Graph continues to empower decentralized applications by providing open APIs and secure access to blockchain data. [5]
Starting in June 2022, Beylin became a member of the Board of Directors for the Optimism Foundation. In this capacity, she contributes her expertise and insights to support the foundation's mission and initiatives, driving innovation and growth in the blockchain and decentralized technologies space. [5]
Since February 2021, Eva Beylin has also been an Investor at eGirl Capital, where she engages in strategic investment activities in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Her involvement in eGirl Capital demonstrates her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting promising projects within the industry. [5]
She was also listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 in 2023. [6]