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Mo Shaikh

Co-Founder and former CEO, Aptos · USA

Mo Shaikh is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Aptos. Shaikh is based in USA. Earlier roles include positions at Aptos.

Mo Shaikh is a technology entrepreneur and three-time founder with over a decade of experience in blockchain and financial services. He co-founded Aptos Labs in 2021 and served as CEO until December 2024, building it into a major Layer-1 blockchain platform. He is now founder of Maximum Frequency Ventures and remains as a strategic advisor to Aptos.

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Recent coverage has focused on Mo Shaikh's departure from Aptos Labs in late 2024, where the cofounder and CEO stepped down to begin a new chapter, with co-founder Avery Ching assuming the CEO role. Following this transition, Shaikh has launched a new venture, leading a $50 million cryptocurrency investment fund alongside other early Aptos employees to support crypto projects.

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Mo Shaikh: FAQ

Who is Mo Shaikh?
Mo Shaikh is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Aptos, based in USA.
Where did Mo Shaikh work previously?
Earlier roles include Aptos (CEO, until 2024).