Will Kantaros

Will Kantaros is a dedicated tech entrepreneur and researcher specializing in blockchain, as well as the Co-Founder of decent.xyz and a Research Partner at the venture capital firm Archetype. In his current venture capital role at Archetype, he focuses heavily on mechanism design research and the technical advancement of the complex blockchain interoperability stack. Before entering the tech startup sector and establishing himself as a founder, Kantaros gained valuable professional experience working as a Software Engineer at MongoDB. He developed his foundational quantitative skills at Brown University, where he studied a rigorous undergraduate curriculum focused extensively on mathematics, computer science, and economics. Beyond his primary professional endeavors in the venture capital and startup spaces, he is also a dedicated blockchain and poker enthusiast who consistently applies his strong technical background to mechanism design.