Graham Novak became known in the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) communities for his role as the co-founder of ConstitutionDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization that raised over $47 million in Ethereum to bid on an original copy of the U.S. Constitution. He also serves as the founder and CEO of Mezzanine Labs, a company dedicated to enhancing financial processes and governance through smart contracts. ^[1][2][4]

History

Graham Novak pursued his education at Washington and Lee University, majoring in Economics and Computer Science. As a Johnson Scholar, he maintained a GPA of 3.76/4.00. Active in campus organizations, he served as President of University Ambassadors and was a member of the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society and Williams Investment Society.

His academic achievements were recognized with scholarships including the Coca-Cola National Scholarship, Nordstrom National Scholarship, NESA’s Hall/McElwain merit scholarship, and Samsung Scholarship. ^[1]

Career

Graham Novak’s career is distinguished by leadership roles in the crypto and blockchain sectors. He co-founded ConstitutionDAO in 2021, which raised funds to bid on an original copy of the U.S. Constitution. In 2023, he founded Mezzanine Labs to develop a modular operating system utilizing smart contracts for enhanced financial processes and governance. Previously, he served as a partner at SALT, focusing on early-stage investments in crypto-related projects.

In his role as partner and crypto lead at 28th Street Ventures, Graham managed financial transactions and acquisitions. Earlier, Graham co-founded NomadX, a platform for remote workers and digital nomads. His career includes positions in software engineering and research at the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. House of Representatives. Throughout, Graham has focused on innovation in decentralized finance and governance systems. ^[1][3][4]