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Balaji Srinivasan
People · Bitcoin

Balaji Srinivasan

American entrepreneur and investor (born 1980) · Investor and former chief technology officer of Coinbase

Latest 7d ago
Organization
Network School
Role
Founder
Born
1980 (age 45–46)
Focus
Bitcoin
Also known as
Balaji S. Srinivasan
Nationality
American-born Singaporean
Education
Stanford University (BS, MS, PhD Electrical Engineering; MS Chemical Engineering)
Reference
Wikipedia

Profile by The Voices DeskReviewed under editorial standardsUpdated September 26, 2026Corrections

Who is Balaji Srinivasan?

Balaji Srinivasan is an American-born Singaporean entrepreneur and investor, known for his work across technology, venture capital, and cryptocurrency. He is the founder of the Network School, a retreat for entrepreneurs and technicians, and author of The Network State: How to Start a New Country. Srinivasan’s career includes co-founding the genomics company Counsyl, serving as a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and holding the chief technology officer position at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.

Career

Srinivasan began his career as a co-founder of the genomics company Counsyl. He later became a general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz before serving as chief technology officer for the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. He taught courses at Stanford University, including Startup Engineering, which was recognized as a popular free online course. Subsequently, he authored The Network State and founded the Network School, a retreat in Kazakhstan.

What is Balaji Srinivasan known for?

  • Founder of Network School
  • Author of The Network State: How to Start a New Country
  • Former CTO of Coinbase
  • Co-founder of Counsyl
  • General partner at Andreessen Horowitz

What Balaji Srinivasan has said

“The post-war order is the pre-Internet order. And the rise of the Internet means that order is ending. But what comes next? Decentralized democracy — or American monarchy? Curtis makes the case for centralization. I make the case for decentralization. Live in Singapore later today. And streaming online for free. This is Network State Conference 2026.”

Frequently asked

Who is Balaji Srinivasan?
Balaji Srinivasan is an American-born Singaporean entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder of the Network School and author of The Network State: How to Start a New Country.
What is Balaji Srinivasan known for?
He is known for co-founding the genomics company Counsyl, serving as chief technology officer of Coinbase, and being a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He is also recognized for his book, The Network State.
Where does Balaji Srinivasan share views on Bitcoin?
Balaji Srinivasan shares views on Bitcoin on his X account @balajis.

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Statements are reported from Balaji Srinivasan’s own public posts, quoted verbatim, checked against the original before publication, and linked to it. The profile is drawn from the public record, principally the person’s encyclopedia entry, and was last reviewed September 26, 2026. We do not publish net worth estimates or family details; a birth year appears only where the public record states it. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Balaji Srinivasan. Stories are AI-assisted and human-reviewed under the Gokhshtein Media editorial standards; errors are logged on the corrections page. Inclusion here is editorial and is not an endorsement of any view, product, or asset. Something wrong or out of date? content@gokhshtein.com.