DANIEL GORFINE

Daniel Gorfine stands as a pivotal figure at the intersection of financial innovation, digital assets, and regulatory policy. As a Partner at Gattaca Horizons, a venture firm dedicated to early-stage fintech and digital asset companies, Gorfine leverages his extensive experience to identify and nurture groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping the financial landscape. His role at Gattaca Horizons involves strategic guidance and investment in companies poised to revolutionize areas such as blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), regulatory technology (RegTech), and next-generation financial infrastructure.

Prior to his current endeavors, Gorfine held a highly influential position as the inaugural Chief Innovation Officer and Director of LabCFTC at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). During his tenure, he was instrumental in establishing LabCFTC, an initiative designed to foster responsible innovation in financial technology while ensuring market integrity and consumer protection. His work at the CFTC involved developing frameworks for emerging technologies, particularly in the digital asset space, and engaging with innovators to understand and address regulatory challenges. This unique regulatory background provides him with an unparalleled perspective on the opportunities and complexities inherent in fintech investments.

Beyond his work at Gattaca Horizons and the CFTC, Gorfine is a co-founder of the Digital Dollar Project, an initiative focused on exploring a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). He also serves as a Senior Advisor at Promontory Financial Group, an IBM Company, where he advises on fintech and regulatory matters. Furthermore, he is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center and a Partner at the Milken Institute's Center for Financial Markets, contributing to thought leadership and education in the financial sector. His career began with roles as senior counsel to a U.S. Senator and in private legal practice, providing him with a robust understanding of policy and legal frameworks.

Gorfine's investment focus at Gattaca Horizons is deeply informed by his comprehensive understanding of both technological potential and regulatory realities. He seeks out companies that not only offer innovative solutions but also demonstrate a clear path to navigating the evolving regulatory environment. His expertise spans the full spectrum of digital assets, from cryptocurrencies and stablecoins to tokenization and distributed ledger technology. Through his strategic investments and advisory roles, Daniel Gorfine continues to play a critical role in shaping the future of finance, bridging the gap between cutting-edge innovation and sound regulatory practice.