Kevin Yedid-Botton spent his early years in Mexico City, a backdrop that would cultivate both his curiosity and ambition. At 13, he moved to the United States on a hockey scholarship, a pivotal shift that would open doors to new opportunities.
His fascination with how things work led him to Emory University, where he earned a degree in Applied Physics. In 2015, Kevin founded Tenzar Technologies, a high-performance computing company out of frustration with legacy IT computing systems that could not scale to meet the computational demands of AI and machine learning. Tenzar provided computing infrastructure to research organizations such as the University of California, CERN, and other compute intensive businesses. He pursued a sale of the company in 2018, which never materialized.
With a natural affinity for computer simulations and financial markets, Kevin transitioned to the finance sector. He joined an ETF asset management firm as managing director where he worked on algorithmic trading strategies for the emerging digital asset market. His career took a defining turn in 2018 when he co-invested in Coinbase through ParaFi Capital, a then-emerging investment firm in digital assets. This partnership evolved, and by 2019, Kevin joined ParaFi as partner, leading quantitative strategies and technology for the firm. Today, ParaFi manages over $1 billion in assets and is trusted by top financial institutions globally.
Outside of finance, Kevin pursues a variety of interests in endurance sports, technology, and politics. An open-water swimmer, triathlete, and recreational pilot, his pursuits reflect a commitment to challenging boundaries.