Victor is the founder and managing partner of R136 Ventures, a unique investment company dedicated to mid- and late-stage startups in the U.S., Israel, and Dubai. Victor has managed a portfolio of $420 million, deployed across more than 30 companies. He is also an angel investor with a portfolio of over 40 companies and an advisor. With a track record of successful exits, including two IPOs and multiple acquisitions by Fortune 500 companies, Victor has established a solid reputation as an innovator in the startup ecosystem. Prior to founding R136, Victor was the founder and managing partner of Fort Ross Ventures.
Victor places particular emphasis on fintech, machine learning, artificial intelligence, marketplaces, the Internet of Things, and high-performance IT platforms. Leveraging technology to optimize infrastructure remains a core focus, driving innovation and efficiency across various sectors.
Prior to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Victor enjoyed a successful career as chief technology officer and built one of the largest digital banks in Europe. In this role, he managed a significant digital transformation that pushed the industry as a whole into the digital age.
Victor is also the author of "From Rhino to Unicorn: How Fortune 500 Companies Can Evolve for the Digital Era." This book reflects his deep understanding of the challenges and intricacies of navigating digital transformations.
Tal has spent years working at the intersection of strategy and real-world execution. He's led teams at Kraken US, helped shape plans at McKinsey and Google, and been involved in crypto since 2016.
He's passionate about solving practical problems, building strong teams, and helping projects grow in a fast-changing world.
At GoMining, Tal brings this hands-on experience and strategic thinking to help us create a mining ecosystem that works for everyone.
John Joseph D'Agostino is a prominent business executive and entrepreneur. With deep expertise in financial markets, digital assets, and global strategy, he currently works as a senior adviser to Coinbase and chairs the U.S. Asset Management Committee for the UK Department for International Trade.
In 2021, he co-founded the AIMA Digital Asset Working Group, advocating innovation in blockchain finance. He was named a Fellow of the AIF Global Innovation Institute in 2022. Beyond finance, D'Agostino serves on the board of Surf Air and is the founder of Dagger LLC, a strategic consulting firm.
Known for his global insight and strategic acumen, D'Agostino regularly speaks on hedge funds, markets, and negotiation, bridging traditional finance with the future of digital assets.
