Graham Novak is 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 focused on enhancing financial processes and governance through smart contracts. ^[1][2][4]

Education

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. He was active in campus organizations, serving as President of University Ambassadors and participating in the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society and Williams Investment Society.

He has also received a few scholarships, including the Coca-Cola National Scholarship, the Nordstrom National Scholarship, the NESA Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship, and the Samsung Scholarship. ^[1]

Career

Graham Novak has a career with 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 US Constitution. In 2023, he founded Mezzanine Labs to develop a modular operating system using smart contracts to improve financial processes and governance. Previously, he served as a partner at SALT, focusing on early-stage investments in cryptocurrency-related projects.

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