About us

Cryptan Labs is an emerging tech incubator specializing in blockchain, AI, ecommerce, and transformative technologies. Through our Accelerator Program we incubate early stage companies by connecting them with advisors and working through custom-made coursework. For global brands and businesses looking for high quality service providers we provide development, marketing, and advisory services to help them build and go to market quickly.

We are headquartered in Miami, Florida and also have offices in New York City, with a digital-first approach we partner with companies all over the world.

We are building the next generation of paradigm-shifting companies. Reach out to learn more about how you can apply for our next cohort, partner with our team of service providers, and attend our events.

About us

Meet Our Team

Ryan Kirkley

CEO Cryptan Labs

Benny Pekala

Head of Development

Jimmy Vallejo

Senior Blockchain Engineer

Steve Mieskoski

Senior Blockchain Architect

Danny Goodman

Entrepreneur in Residence

Kyle Sonlin

Entrepreneur in Residence

Samarth Raipal

Machine Learning Lead

Aaron Wang

Senior Frontend Engineer

Shahriar Rumel

Senior Blockchain Engineer

Conor Mack

Entrepreneur in Residence

BrandonDavid Hawkins

Head of Community

Maier Bianchi

Head of Ecommerce & Brand Strategy

Christopher Sutton

Director of Blockchain & Digital Assets Mastercard

Justin X

CEO MetaVStudios

Brandon Gill

CEO Gill Ventures

Yannick James

Head of Strategic Partnerships

Experience

We’re a world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, and law. We’re passionate individuals creating a frictionless world by redefining the way people build and use finance applications. The Cryptan Labs team has collective experience from leading Fortune 500 finance and tech companies to high-growth blockchain companies.

Core Advisors

Ryan Kirkley

CEO Cryptan Labs

What is missing from the emerging tech space is expertise that knows how to navigate changing markets and establish core business fundamentals. This group of mentors are industry veterans and show us daily the impact that this knowledge has in shaping new companies

Benny Pekala

Head of Development

Benny has built 15+ Web and Mobile Apps and launched to over 10,000 users. His experience as Head of Development gives our partners the experience and expertise that comes with in-depth technical knowledge and lessons from successful launches

Maier Bianchi

Head of Ecommerce & Brand Strategy

As Founder of Bemeir, Maier has built with leading brands and established unique expertise. He brings this established experience to every new startup and new partner at Cryptan Labs that is looking to create a dominant brand.