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Arjun Sethi Joins Kraken as Co-CEO, Bringing New Leadership and Growth
Slice of Finance Team
05 Nov
Key Highlights:
Arjun Sethi appointed co-CEO of Kraken, joining David Ripley.
Sethi is co-founder of Tribe Capital and renowned early-stage investor.
Jesse Powell, Kraken's co-founder, supports Sethi’s new leadership role.
Kraken ranked 14th in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces in 2024.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
"Arjun has served on the Kraken board since 2021 and has helped us navigate a lot of our toughest challenges. That’s why I fully trust him to inject new leadership and momentum into what we’re doing."
"Kraken is one of the strongest N-of-1 companies I’ve ever seen."
"I’m excited to team up with him as we chart Kraken’s next phase of growth."
Our Take:
Arjun Sethi’s appointment as co-CEO at Kraken reflects the platform's strategic focus on leadership synergy and growth. As a prominent Silicon Valley investor, Sethi’s track record includes steering innovative ventures like Slack and Rippling, a testament to his visionary capabilities. His hands-on experience as a founder and deep understanding of venture capital bring a balanced approach to Kraken’s mission of advancing crypto adoption. With Sethi and Ripley at the helm, Kraken is poised to leverage this dual leadership to reinforce its customer-centric focus while expanding its footprint globally. This leadership shakeup signals Kraken’s readiness to drive further innovation in the crypto space.