Michal Pospieszalski
Co-Founder & CEO
Blockchain, Tech, Entrepreneur
Sheridan, WY, USA
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Michal Pospieszalski is the CTO and co-founder of SwissFortress and CEO, co-founder, co-inventor of MatterFi.
Michal “Mehow” Pospieszalski is a seasoned tech leader with a track record of pioneering innovative solutions in the crypto world. As the CTO and co-founder of SwissFortress and CEO, co-founder, co-inventor of MatterFi, Michal merges visionary strategy with hands-on tech know-how, propelling both companies towards defining the future of digital asset management.
Having spearheaded MatterFi since 2020, Michal’s leadership has been pivotal in developing a ground-breaking security platform that paves the way for a future where bespoke security and unparalleled ease of use converge, unlocking immense potential in the world of consumer and institutional finance. His prior experience as President and Co-founder of Rune Wallet, acquired by MatterFi, led to the creation of both off-chain and on-chain hardware and software wallets, enabling crypto transactions to be as accessible as PayPal. Michal Pospieszalski has authored nine patents at MatterFi.
Michal’s early career as a hacker and CTO for various government and private entities shaped his expertise in network security and software security. His significant contributions include pioneering security work on gambling devices, electronic voting machines and intelligence gathering systems. His talent for programming, rooted in his teenage years, led him to pass over 70 certification exams and earning 20+ IT and programming certifications. He holds a BA in Echols Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
At SwissFortress, Michal Pospieszalski leverages his wealth of knowledge and vast experience to craft an environment that marries simplicity with the power of crypto. His vision is to empower individuals to step into the future of digital assets, equipped with the right tools and technology. His goal? To make SwissFortress your personal digital asset fortress.
Previous speaking engagements:
- DEFCON 2021, Las Vegas, USA – “Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Card Session Encryption”
- Davos July, 2022, Davos, CH – “Novel Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets”
- PointZeroForum July, 2023, Zurich, CH – “SwissFortress Private Send To Name and Decentralized KYC”
- Polish Swiss Blockchain Association Conference – Sept, 2023, Warsaw, PL – “SwissFortress Private Send To Name and Decentralized KYC”.
Michal Pospieszalski is also featured on our premiere Features Page, and you can read his podcast interview transcript.
