Team — RAIR Technologies

The Team

Chief Executive Officer

Ed Prado

Deep financial technology experience, having created the world’s first online bond trading platform, and owned two investment banks (broker-dealers) which were active in the trading and underwriting of securities with volumes in the billions. Deep familiarity with consumer and investor protection laws, KYC/AML guidelines, and the fintech transaction landscape. Serial entrepreneur with strong operational acumen.

Chief Technical Officer

Garret Minks

Deep expertise in distributed ledger technologies and their unique token economic incentive frameworks. An early adopter of blockchain innovations, digital collectibles, and DLT based media platforms. After writing his first book on distributed technologies, he realized no viable publishing platform using next-wave distributed technologies existed where content could be sold and resold via immutable ledger tokens. Instead of using Kindle Direct Publishing and giving the majority of proceeds to a predatory intermediary, RAIR was born.

Chief Design Officer

Martin Casado

With extensive expertise in the conceptual design of functionality and aesthetics. He excels at bridging the divide between user desires and market viability, crafting economically appealing solutions. Martin's experience extends to logistics protocols, particularly in devising technologies that streamline the transportation and supply chain processes for both physical and digital goods. Notably, he built an earlier edition of a tracking and logistics integration application for an international shipping company.

Head of Strategy & Growth

Candace Malone

Candace represents a great blend of Web3 knowledge along with media/entertainment, brand and advertising expertise. Her experience spans advertising, sponsorship, and partnerships, impacting diverse demographics. Candace’s impressive roster includes brand giants like Disney, P&G, and Coca-Cola.