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Core Team

Council

  • Julian Zawistowski
  • Pascal Schmid
  • Natalja Lorenz
  • Thomas Linder

Board of Management

  • Pascal Schmid (CEO)
  • Natalja Lorenz

Team

  • Joanna Rutkowska
  • Andrzej Regulski
  • Jacek Czarnecki
  • Artem Brazhnikov
  • Paweł “Pepesza” Peregud
  • Michał Kluczek
  • Matt Innes
  • Łukasz Kujawski
  • Andrzej Ziółek
  • Paula Grużewska
  • Marek Słomnicki
  • Jakub Mikołajczyk
  • Piotr Żelazko
  • Marcin Stachyra
  • Dobrosława Gogłoza
  • Włodzimierz Gogłoza
  • Agnieszka Pyka
  • James Kiernan
  • Mattias Nyström
  • Marta Brewer
Julian Zawistowski

Julian Zawistowski

Execution

Decentralised systems visionary and entrepreneur, founder and – until June 2019 – CEO of Golem Factory. Economist by trade, fascinated with blockchain technology, as well as sociology and economics of decentralised systems. In the past consultant and researcher of public policies, co-founder of Institute for Structural Research.

Pascal Schmid

Pascal Schmid

Everyday operations

Pascal graduated from the University of St. Gallen with a Master degree in Finance, Accounting and Controlling. Before joining Golem Foundation, he gained many years of professional experience as a financial expert.

Natalja Lorenz

Natalja Lorenz

Operations Manager

Having completed commercial and legal training in Germany and Switzerland, Natalja boasts extensive experience in office and operational management. She supports the core team of the Golem Foundation in all operational and administrative activities, aiming to enhance the quality, productivity, and efficiency of organizational processes

Thomas Linder

Thomas Linder

Execution

Thomas Linder has many years of experience in tax consulting for companies based in Switzerland and abroad, with special expertise in VAT. In addition, he is a pioneer in the tax and legal analysis of decentralized business models, blockchain-based transactions, ICOs and digital assets. His clients in the technology and fintech industry range from innovative start-ups from the “Crypto Valley” and renowned, internationally active companies to professional investors and DeFi enthusiasts.

Thomas regularly lectures and publishes on current tax and digitalization topics, is a lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and co-chairs the “Tax & Accounting” working group of the Crypto Valley Association (CVA).

Joanna Rutkowska

Joanna Rutkowska

Long-term navigation

For many years, Joanna explored various facets of computer systems technology, delving deep into the intricacies of actual processors and devices. She aimed to comprehend not only their intended functions but also potential ways they could be manipulated against their design. She subsequently shifted to a defensive role, spending nearly a decade founding and leading the Qubes OS project. After a rejuvenating sabbatical from infosec, Joanna joined Golem in 2018 as the Chief Strategy Officer. Shortly thereafter, she transitioned to the Golem Foundation as the Long-term Navigator and Chief Architect of Wildland.

Andrzej Regulski

Andrzej Regulski

Execution

Andrzej is a passionate economist, experienced manager as well as a true believer in decentralized technologies and open innovation. He is the co-founder and former COO of Golem Factory.

Jacek Czarnecki

Jacek Czarnecki

Legal Counsel

Jacek is a crypto and tech lawyer with years of experience in managing complex legal matters of technology projects, particularly decentralized ones. As a Global Legal Counsel at the Maker Foundation, he played a crucial role in designing, implementing, and later dissolving a legal structure for the largest Decentralized Finance project. He was also an architect of the IP strategy at Maker, including managing intangible assets in a decentralized structure. Jacek is also a recognized expert in the emerging global regulatory frameworks for web3 projects. Jacek supports the Golem Foundation team in the legal strategy for the product and governance structure. A graduate of Warsaw, Oxford, and Harvard universities.

Artem Brazhnikov

Artem Brazhnikov

Blockchain Team Lead

Artem is a seasoned technology leader with over ten years of experience in developing strategic, growth-focused technical directions. He is well-versed in modern technology stacks, systems, and infrastructure, with a particular focus on blockchain technology. Since 2017, he has dedicated himself to building from the ground up and contributing to core blockchain protocols, smart contracts, dApps, and developer tooling. Before delving into the Web3 realm, he worked on building forensic software, corporate security systems, cryptography-related products, robotics, and VR.

Paweł “Pepesza” Peregud

Paweł “Pepesza” Peregud

Software Engineer

Pepesza began coding at the age of 16, pursuing it as both a hobby and a profession. He possesses extensive experience in designing and implementing resilient networked services. Around 2010, he developed an interest in peer-to-peer technologies and privacy, which later expanded to cryptography and game theory in 2013. Before joining the Golem Foundation team, he contributed to golem.network and omisego.network.

Michał Kluczek

Michał Kluczek

Software Engineer

Michał specializes as a backend web developer, infrastructure engineer, and devops consultant. His primary expertise lies in constructing scalable, performance-oriented, and extensively distributed applications.

Matt Innes

Matt Innes

UX/UI Design Lead

Matt runs his own design studio Idealogue, designing products and brands with a focus on crypto and web3, where he has been active since 2013. He holds a degree in Communication Design from Swinburne School of Design, Melbourne. He has led design for projects including Streamr, Vizor, Golem, Counterparty and Hive Wallet. When AFK, he'd rather be backcountry snowboarding in Japan.

Łukasz Kujawski

Łukasz Kujawski

Software Engineer

Łukasz, a Fullstack Software Engineer, boasts a rich background primarily in technologies rooted in the JVM ecosystem. He has contributed to the creation of numerous scalable, distributed, and cloud-centric solutions. Drawn by his zeal for decentralized systems, Łukasz joined the Golem Foundation. He is currently involved in the implementation of the blockchain components for the Octant project.

Andrzej Ziółek

Andrzej Ziółek

Software Engineer

Andrzej is a T-shaped web developer focused on frontend. He holds a MSc degree in Engineering in Mechatronics from the Warsaw University of Technology. He's passionate about creating products users will admire, using the best practices available to close the gap between technology and implementation, and about aiming at the highest business value and most impressive results with the resources and time given. A perfectionist by nature, pragmatic by trade. He's a fan of data-driven development, pixel-perfect approach and constant improvement. He is responsible for the Web Application and Ethereum dApp development components of the Octant project.

Paula Grużewska

Paula Grużewska

UX/UI Designer

Paula is a self-taught UX/UI designer and illustrator passionate about sharing information visually. Her main focus is making the users' experience smooth and appealing. In her free time she tries to raise awareness about animal rights and minority issues.

Marek Słomnicki

Marek Słomnicki

DevOps Engineer

After accumulating years of expertise as a network engineer, Java and C# developer, and cloud specialist, Marek established his niche in IT as a DevOps engineer. Embracing a MacGyver-style approach, he believes that with the right knowledge and a sufficient amount of duct tape, anything is achievable. Currently, he manages the infrastructure for all software projects under the Golem Foundation.

Jakub Mikołajczyk

Jakub Mikołajczyk

Software Engineer

Jakub, always seen with a cheerful smile, brings over 6 years of software development expertise to the table. His specialization lies in web application development and performance optimization. Apart from his work, Jakub is nurturing his startup, Meetsales. Outside of his professional pursuits, he relishes playing the drums and is an avid motorsports enthusiast.

Piotr Żelazko

Piotr Żelazko

Software Engineer

From an early age, Piotr delved into Computer Science, progressing from rudimentary programs in Visual to mastering microcontrollers from the ATmega and ATxmega families. Today, Piotr's expertise encompasses distributed systems, functional programming, cryptography, and the innovative use of nix for machine setups. A proponent of terminal tools for their superior UX, Piotr also enjoys fantasy literature, especially Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive. Off-screen, Piotr is an avid cyclist and sailing enthusiast.

Marcin Stachyra

Marcin Stachyra

Product Manager

An adept Product Manager with a robust technical foundation, Marcin has successfully launched an array of B2B and B2C software products, including mobile and web apps, marketplaces, APIs, and server-side services. He thrives on crafting products that make a genuine difference in people's lives. Deeply committed to identifying optimal solutions to challenges, Marcin is guided by empirical evidence, research, and metrics. His leadership style prioritizes collaboration and mutual respect.

Dobrosława Gogłoza

Dobrosława Gogłoza

Advisor

Dobrusia is the Head of Strategy at All Hands Agency and the Managing Director of Pomagam.pl. She has many years of experience in building organization strategies and communication campaigns, creating missions and visions, and effective organizational structures. Presently, she lends her expertise in public communication to the Golem Foundation.

Włodzimierz Gogłoza

Włodzimierz Gogłoza

Head of Communications

Włodek is a former academic lawyer and lecturer in law and management studies. After spending more than 15 years in academia he served as the Head of Policy in Anima International and Open Cages Poland, where he coordinated several successful international social campaigns. He holds a Ph.D. in Law, with a specialization in Privacy Law and Legal Informatics. Currently, he oversees external communication for the Golem Foundation.

Agnieszka Pyka

Agnieszka Pyka

HR and Team Building

Agnieszka has been in the IT industry since 2004, though she has never written a line of code, she works with IT people. She finds the right people to the project, builds strong teams and makes sure that people have a great environment to create and deliver. When she's not working, she windsurfs, skis and rides horses. She's a mother of two sons and a happy wife. Her life looks well planned and organized, but deep at heart she's a rebel. At the Golem Foundation, she oversees HR, focusing on team building and recruiting new talent.

James Kiernan

James Kiernan

Head of Community

James specializes in communications, and he's worked with some of Silicon Valley's top companies and executives in the health and wellness space. He has a passion for building communities around a positive cause and has led many successful initiatives in this regard. Additionally, James works as a recruiter for some of the biggest web3 projects in the space. At the Golem Foundation, he is presently tasked with devising and implementing strategies related to PR, community engagement, and brand visibility.

Mattias Nyström

Mattias Nyström

Partnership Officer

Mattias is a seasoned blockchain professional with a 6-year immersion in blockchain technology. Passionate about technology and community-driven projects, he has a rich background in Web3 community management and trust fund management. His expertise spans blockchain trends and strategic social media campaigns. Beyond fostering engagement, Mattias has a history of funding key blockchain initiatives. After dedicating over 2 years as the Head of Community at Golem Factory, he now focuses on the Golem Foundation's Octant project.

Marta Brewer

Marta Brewer

Communication Officer

Marta has a background in political science and is interested in AI governance and the social side of decentralization. In Golem Foundation, she's currently learning the ropes, helping coordinate communication efforts.