Aptos Labs Expands Advisory Board With Grayscale and OpenAI Veterans

Aptos Labs today announced Michael Sonnenshein, former CEO of Grayscale Investments, and OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer, Kevin Weil, will join the team as advisors. These appointments mark a significant milestone in Aptos Labs’ mission to usher in the next generation of financial systems.

Sonnenshein, the former CEO of the world’s largest digital currency asset manager, Grayscale Investments, joins with a strong background in finance and extensive experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He has been instrumental in bridging the gap between mainstream investors and digital assets. Sonnenshein will leverage his knowledge to help Aptos Labs bring traditional financial institutions onto the Aptos blockchain.

Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI and former VP of Product for organizations like Meta, Twitter and Instagram, will advise Aptos Labs on integrating advanced AI strategies into blockchain applications. Weil brings deep product and AI expertise that will be critical in making finance on-chain more accessible to end-users around the world.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael and Kevin to our powerhouse roster of advisors,” said Mo Shaikh, CEO and cofounder of Aptos Labs. “As innovators and leaders in their respective fields, these two possess a wealth of knowledge that will help our entire organization continue to innovate and ship exceptional products.”

“Aptos Labs is emerging as a leader for institutions seeking to enter decentralized finance,” said Sonnenshein. “Its institution-grade infrastructure has become a compelling platform for the most innovative DeFi protocols out there. I’m proud to support this world-class team as they continue paving a path towards the future of finance.”