Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly Capital, is a rare breed in crypto—a builder-first investor with deep technical expertise. His journey from Big Tech to DeFi reveals a focus on projects solving real problems, not just chasing hype.
- Schmidt’s career evolved from Big Tech (Facebook, Instagram) to pioneering DeFi work at 0x, shaping Ethereum’s early DEX infrastructure.
- At Dragonfly Capital, he invests in projects like Lido and DODO, favoring technical problem-solvers over hype-driven tokens.
- Known for his low-profile approach, Schmidt shares insights via Medium and podcasts, emphasizing market sanity and builder-first principles.
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