Dave Myers is the founder and CEO of ApeX Protocol, a decentralized perpetual derivatives platform that enables permissionless cryptocurrency trading with leverage. He previously co-founded Apex Leaders, a firm focused on enhancing investment returns for private equity clients, and has held senior roles in strategic sales and online marketing at companies like AOL and NextCard.

Under Myers’ leadership, ApeX Protocol has developed multichain liquidity trading, staking programs, and governance mechanisms, aiming to democratize access to crypto-derivatives trading and make advanced financial tools accessible to a global audience.