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Yuval Rooz

Yuval Rooz

Formal First Name
Yuval

Yuval Rooz is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Asset, a technology company that is behind the DAML smart contract language. Rooz established the company’s presence in six countries and led the acquisition of four tech startups within two years. He also helped Digital Asset secure over $150 million in funding from more than 20 strategic investors. Prior to this, he was a trader and developer at Citadel and has experience investing in startup companies, managing operations, and leading engineering teams.

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  • Rooz specializes in capital raising, contract negotiation, tax structures, setting up foreign entities, transfer pricing, and program management.
  • He is an avid cyclist.
  • He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.