CKC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Co - Founder
Brendan Doss holds 4 decades of experience in engineering and project management, including with Ford Aerospace and the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency. He brings his deep applied technical expertise, professional network, and management acumen to bear on evaluating the potential of blockchain projects, assessing their feasibility, and managing infrastructural aspects of blockchain technology. Brendan's work in regulated and high-stakes areas such as aerospace, prison security, and hazardous waste removal help the fund vehicles that CKC.Fund manages in taking a systematic approach to identifying and mitigating risk.
Brendan has been avid about cryptoassets since early 2017. He has experienced success with blockchain node-hosting and various staking approaches, and is passionate about the power of crypto investments to produce transformative financial results. Brendan is enthusiastic about helping others maximize their benefit from cryptocurrency. His other interests include wine & food, music, and community service, and he is a long-time active member of his church community.
David Doss - Founder, Managing Director
David has 14+ years leading teams of 10+, managing budgets of $5M+, and optimizing $100M+ programs. He's served notable organizations such as Citi and Saks 5th Avenue, working in software, media, financial services, real estate, and cryptocurrency. His diverse experience in fintech drives his dedication to nurturing the role of blockchain within the regulated global financial system.
David earned his BA degree from UC Berkeley at age 18, graduating #1 in his department, summa cum laude. He holds an honors MA and an MBA with a focus on strategy and entrepreneurship. As a Fulbright Scholar, David became fascinated with the global impact of private-sector innovation - drawing him toward a career in tech, fintech, and eventually blockchain. Investing in crypto since early 2017, he has driven 7-figure returns. At Citi, he developed fintech strategies for both B2B and B2C banking and engaged in a social impact initiative led by Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. David also served as VP at Energi (security-focused smart contracts) and Head of Marketing at Jibrel (global alternative asset tokenization). He translates between technical and business aspects of digital assets to help the vehicles that CKC.Fund manages in identifying investment opportunities, managing risk, and optimizing returns.
Job Titles:
- Head of Portfolio and Risk Management
Delia's track record includes developing, launching, and managing investment and risk management strategies for $1B+ portfolios - in the digital asset arena as well as in other/traditional asset classes.
Her asset management background includes a strong global hedge fund management track record, DeFi and blockchain expertise, and extensive alternative data and quantitative research. Having worked in portfolio and risk management for the likes of Fair Isaac (FICO) and Black Rock, she has led investment inititiates across Australia, Europe, Latin America, US, and Canada.
Delia's educational background includes an B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Bucharest, an MBA in Finance from UC Berkeley, as well as blockchain and fintech certifications from Oxford. He global experience and expertise in managing diverse portfolios across multiple regions enable her to bring a well-rounded perspective to a globally-minded digital asset hedge fund, driving value through strategic investment decisions, risk mitigation, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the international digital asset landscape.
Job Titles:
- General Counsel ( JD ), Communications Strategy
Elliott is a seasoned attorney with with extensive experience in the legal and business fields. He has worked with a variety of companies, ranging from start-ups to large corporations, providing valuable legal counsel and strategic guidance. With over 15 years of experience, Elliott has gained an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges of businesses across various industries, including technology, media, professional services, transportation, and real estate.
At CKC.Fund, Elliott assists the company in legal advisory, strategic planning, as well as technical and product development. He is adept at code-switching between different frameworks, including technical, business, and legal, to effectively communicate data in alignment with CKC.Fund's goals.
Elliott supports the team in developing messaging, and assists in ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management initiatives. His contributions to the company help ensure that CKC.Fund is well-positioned to succeed in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market.
Eugene is a seasoned financial professional with a passion for digital assets and blockchain technology. With extensive experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Venture Capital, Eugene possesses a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.
His expertise includes working with startups, early-stage companies, and Fortune 500 organizations. Eugene's strategic mindset, combined with his analytical acumen, enables him to navigate complex market dynamics and identify investment opportunities in the digital asset sector. He has a track record of driving innovation, executing transformative strategies, and delivering exceptional results.
With a storied college athletic career as a long jumper, and an MBA in Strategic Management from the Wharton School of Business, Eugene brings brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, strategic thinking, adaptability, and forward-looking vision to the digital asset hedge fund space, making him a catalyst for CKC.Fund's success in this dynamic and disruptive market.