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Speaker Résumé: Rik Krieger

Expertise

  • Web3 & Blockchain Innovation

  • Privacy & Data Protection

  • Global Operations & Growth Strategy

  • Startup Ecosystem & Digital Transformation

  • Financial Inclusion & Next-Gen Payments

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Core Values

  • Rik’s leadership is rooted in kindliness, diversity, and a passion for shaping organizations where user privacy, openness, and innovation thrive. He believes technology can—and should—empower people everywhere, without compromise.

  • For speaking engagements, Rik shares practical lessons from building and scaling global tech ventures, demystifying Web3 adoption, and securing the digital world for the next billion users. His sessions are known for their clarity, enthusiasm, and real-world relevance.

Bio & Professional Background

Rik Krieger is a visionary leader and entrepreneur renowned for his impact in digitalization, privacy-focused technology, and Web3. Currently serving as Director of Global Operations at Trust Wallet (the world’s #1 mobile crypto wallet), Rik oversees large-scale digital product innovations and global strategy, contributing to over 200 million app downloads and driving industry-leading user adoption. He is also celebrated for his role as Co-Founder of HOPR, a pioneering protocol for data privacy in decentralized systems, where he championed radical solutions to safeguard user confidentiality and autonomy.

With deep expertise spanning commercial strategy, business development, and startup leadership, Rik has founded, scaled, and marketed multiple ventures across FinTech, blockchain, and consumer tech. Prior roles include building the Swiss Comedy Awards brand and co-founding the global payments platform SONECT, an award-winning FinTech advancing financial inclusion in Europe and Latin America.

Rik is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences—recent appearances include Paris Blockchain Week and NOAH Conference—and is recognized for his clear, actionable insights on privacy, decentralization, and the future of digital finance.

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Key Achievements

  • Director of Global Operations, Trust Wallet: Led scaling efforts, resulting in over 200 million downloads and 35% global market share.

  • Co-Founder, HOPR: Built and managed a leading privacy infrastructure protocol in Web3; fostered a global open-source community.

  • Co-Founder, SONECT: Developed Europe's Top 50 FinTech, facilitating seamless cash access through digital platforms.

  • Award-Winning Marketer & Brand Strategist: Recognized for driving growth through user-focused innovation and building strong cross-functional teams.

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Education

  • Harvard Business School — Executive education in business strategy

  • Executive MBA — University of Zurich, General Management

  • Bachelor’s in International Marketing — FH St. Gallen

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