Team & Partners
The core team
Our team is a blend of serial entrepreneurs, veteran Web3 developers, and seasoned marketing and community specialists.
Paul W. Founder & CEO
Paul is a serial entrepreneur and an early Web3 investor with a proven track record of building successful ventures across diverse sectors, including luxury experiences, entertainment, and blockchain technology. Prior to founding Artrade, he spent over a decade scaling a multi-generational family business in the luxury retail and hospitality sector, serving as its President for more than seven years. A graduate of Merkure Business School, Paul's vision for Artrade is the culmination of this experience: merging the principles of timeless, tangible value with the new possibilities of a decentralized, community-owned digital economy.
David K. Chief Technical & Product Officer (CTPO)
With over a decade of experience as a full-stack developer and product designer. Spanning roles from creative studio co-founder to Senior Frontend Developer for major telecom provider Free.fr. David leads Artrade's technical and product vision. His deep expertise in both front-end (React, Vue) and Web3 technologies (Solana, Anchor), combined with a certification in Solana security, ensures the platform is robust, user-friendly, and secure.
Martin G. Marketing & Strategy Lead (CMO)
Martin drives Artrade's growth and community strategy. With a background in social sciences (Institut Catholique de Paris) and a certificate in digital marketing strategy from Harvard Business School, he specializes in building Web3 communities and decentralized marketing strategies. Martin began his career at the intersection of arts and technology, co-founding a leading Web2 platform for private concerts. He then moved quickly into the Web3 space, managing community and strategy for multiple NFT and Art related projects before Artrade.
Loris L. Backend & Web3 Developer
Loris is a full-stack developer specializing in backend and Web3 integration. With experience building high-performance digital products in international environments, including at Japan's leading crypto tax company, he has worked extensively on integrating decentralized applications and developing systems that interact with on-chain data. He architects the robust and scalable systems that power Artrade. His expertise in backend technologies, and on-chain interactions is crucial to our platform's reliability.
Tobie R. Customer Support Manager
Tobie leads our customer support with extensive experience from the front lines of Web3. As an early team member at OpenSea, he helped manage community operations, trust & safety, and the platform's Solana integration. His deep understanding of the user experience in the NFT and RWA space ensures our community receives expert and empathetic support.
A note on our team's privacy
In the Web3 ecosystem, security and privacy are paramount, not just for our users but for our builders as well. However, we are committed to full transparency with serious partners, investors, and regulatory bodies. We are always available for direct contact and further verification through our official channels. For inquiries, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] depending on your need.
Our partners
Artrade's credibility is reinforced by a network of trusted partners and collaborators across the blockchain and luxury industries. Our key partners include:
Crypto.com NFT
Our official partner for exclusive, high-profile drops, bringing new users and legitimacy to our ecosystem.
Solana
The high-performance blockchain on which our entire platform is built.
Switchboard
Our oracle partner, providing the verifiable, on-chain randomness that guarantees the fairness of our raffles.
Sourcing Partners
A network of industry-leading and certified dealers for luxury goods, including Gold Union, Watchfinder, Chrono24 Certified Sellers, and Vinatis.