Founder’s Corner Akash Network : Greg Osuri

‣ Greg Osuri is the CEO and founder of Akash Network, a distributed peer-to-peer marketplace for cloud compute, launched in March 2018 by Overclock Labs, which he co-founded with Adam Bozanich.

‣ With 25+ years as an open-source developer, Greg is a seasoned expert in the field. Before Akash, he founded AngelHack, the world’s largest hackathon organization with over 200,000 developers across 164 cities. 

‣ AngelHack launched several developer companies, including Firebase, acquired by Google in 2014.

‣ Greg started his career at IBM and later designed Kaiser Permanente’s first cloud architecture. His expertise spans open-source, distributed systems, and blockchain development.

Leadership and Achievements

‣ As an international speaker, Greg has presented at events such as Kong Summit, Block-Con, and Block to the Future.

‣ His work has been featured in top-tier publications like CoinDesk, the New York Times, BeInCrypto, Cointelegraph, Forbes, TechCrunch, and Yahoo! Finance.

‣ Greg played a key role in the passing of California’s first Blockchain law, providing the first expert witness testimony at the Senate.

 Background and Contributions

‣ Greg’s extensive experience and contributions to the tech industry include:

1️⃣ Founding Akash Network and AngelHack

2️⃣ Launching Firebase, now part of Google

3️⃣ Designing Kaiser Permanente’s first cloud architecture

Greg Osuri’s pioneering work continues to shape the future of cloud computing and blockchain technology.