Yaroslav Ivanov is a entrepreneur, management consultant and strategist, known as the co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) ALTA Blockchain Labs. He has been involved in the blockchain and digital asset industry since 2015, focusing on strategic management and development of blockchain projects. ^[1]

Career

Ivanov began his professional activity in 2012 in the field of creative direction and brand strategy. He has accumulated over 13 years of leadership experience in brand management and marketing strategy.

In 2015, he co-founded Top of the World, later known as ALTA Blockchain Labs. He has worked on business development and go-to-market strategies for blockchain companies in multiple countries. ^[7]

As CVO, his role centers on long-term strategy, innovation, and market positioning for the firm and its portfolio projects. The accelerator has received industry recognition, including being named in a list of top blockchain accelerators in 2023 by the publication Cryptopolitan. ^{[1] [2]}

Recognition

Ivanov is a co-founder of ALTA – Blockchain Labs, which was included in industry lists of top blockchain accelerators in 2023. He has also contributed to the development of initiatives aimed at supporting blockchain startups. The accelerator is also listed in several professional directories and catalogues of blockchain-related companies and decentralized applications. ^{[2] [3]}

Ivanov’s perspectives on the tokenization of funds and the integration of digital assets into traditional finance have included discussions with representatives of firms such as BlackRock and ARK Invest. He is actively involved in consulting and educational initiatives in the field. Ivanov’s expert opinions on the cryptocurrency market are regularly referenced in industry publications. ^{[8] [9]}

Events

Ivanov participated in Consensus 2023 by CoinDesk in Austin, Texas. ^[11]

He took part in TechWeek 2023 events organized by Andreessen Horowitz in San Francisco, appearing on panels with representatives from OKX, ServiceNow, Chris Kelly (Alchemy), and Hedera. He was a speaker at New York Tech Week 2023, hosted by a16z, where event involving ALTA Blockchain Lab were announced on Times Square screens. ^[12]

At Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk, Ivanov joined discussions with industry leaders including Cathie Wood (ARK Invest) and Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple), and participated in the OnTrend OnChain event alongside representatives from Google. ^{[1] [4]}