Nick Mussallem

Nick Mussallem, a seasoned leader in fintech and blockchain, is the CEO of AvaCloud, a fully managed blockchain-as-a-service platform. He previously spearheaded product development as SVP and Head of Product at Ava Labs, joining the company just before its Mainnet launch and playing a crucial role in its subsequent growth. With over 20 years of experience, Nick has consistently driven innovation and built successful teams in both traditional and decentralized finance. Prior to Ava Labs, he was Co-Founder and CEO of Castle Funds, a prominent wealth management platform focused on digital asset investment solutions. At Tora Trading Systems (acquired by LSEG), he served on the executive team as Managing Director of Global Operations, playing a critical role in the development of their globally recognized institutional investment solutions. Nick's foundational experience includes six years as VP of Platform Engineering at Wells Fargo Bank.