Silvan

Andermatt

With a passion for innovation, Silvan is active in academia, as speaker at international events and supporting top blockchain ventures. He was instrumental in securing a Swiss FinTech license, supported OTF applications for digital assets, and was named Top FinTech influencer 2022 & 2025. He also mentors others in embracing emerging technologies.
With a passion for innovation, Silvan is active in academia, as speaker at international events and supporting top blockchain ventures. He was instrumental in securing a Swiss FinTech license, supported OTF applications for digital assets, and was named Top FinTech influencer 2022 & 2025. He also mentors others in embracing emerging technologies.

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Academic Engagements

Lecturing on Blockchain, FinTech, and AI, at leading institutions such as University College London (UCL) and globally.

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Speaking Engagements

Keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops on topics such as Blockchain, Digital assets, AI, market opportunities and regulatory frameworks.

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Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

Guiding Blockchain, AI and FinTech startups in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and developing market strategies.

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Ecosystem Building

Utilizing an extensive network to connect experienced professionals in the blockchain and FinTech industries.

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Engagements

Silvan brings his extensive expertise in FinTech, blockchain, and innovation to his roles as a board member and advisor. Through these mandates, he collaborates with organizations to drive strategic growth, navigate regulatory challenges, and foster innovation in the rapidly evolving financial and technology sectors.

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Altimist
Premium, vertically integrated financial platform utilizing Web3 technology.
Board Member

Altimist specializes in providing advanced blockchain solutions, focusing on security, scalability, and seamless integration for businesses.

Anytype
Local-first, peer-to-peer, secure, and decentralized productivity application.
Director

Any Association is developing “The Everything App,” aiming to integrate multiple services and functionalities into a unified user experience.

Bitcorn Foundation
Organization promoting blockchain education and research initiatives.
Board Member

Bitcorn Foundation promotes the adoption and development of Corn, focusing on decentralized finance solutions and community-driven initiatives.

Carrot Foundation
Platform supporting decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and community governance.
Board Member

Carrot is an innovative platform offering tools and incentives for decentralized communities to coordinate and achieve collective goals.

DEC Institute

Global Standards for Blockchain and Digital Asset Professionals.
Advisor for regulatory and CBDC, research fellow

The DEC Institute is a Swiss-based consortium setting global certification standards in blockchain, digital assets, and Web3. It offers tiered credentials from basic certificates to advanced Chartered Analyst designations. All programs emphasize ethics, excellence, and blockchain-verified integrity.

gm. studio
Creative studio specializing in blockchain-based digital art and NFTs.
Board Member

gm.studio is a creative platform empowering artists and developers to collaborate on generative art and interactive experiences.

Greenxt
Company focused on sustainable blockchain solutions for environmental impact.
Board Member

Greener Tokens is a platform dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability by tokenizing environmental assets—primarily carbon and biodiversity credits—and connecting them transparently with businesses seeking to offset their environmental impact. Their mission is to ensure traceability, integrity, and authenticity in environmental asset transactions, particularly for conservation projects in the Amazon region.

LFG Labs
Research and development firm advancing decentralized finance (DeFi) technologies.
Board Member

LFG Labs AG, established in December 2023 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in IT services with a focus on Web3 technologies. The company develops, markets, distributes, and licenses software products and platforms.

M0 Foundation
Non-profit organization dedicated to the development of open-source blockchain protocols
Board Member

M^0 offers stablecoin infrastructure, enabling the creation and integration of programmable digital dollars for modern financial applications.

Ika Foundation
Foundation supporting the development of decentralized web infrastructure.
Member of Foundation Council and grants Committee

The Odsy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing decentralized web infrastructure. Its primary initiative, the Odsy Network, introduces dynamic decentralized wallets (dWallets) that provide a secure, programmable access control layer across Web3 platforms.

Snapshot Labs AG
Developer of decentralized voting systems for blockchain-based governance.
Board Member

Snapshot is a decentralized governance platform enabling communities to create and vote on proposals off-chain, ensuring efficient decision-making.

Swiss Finance + Technology Association (SFTA)
Non-profit association promoting fintech innovation in Switzerland.
Board Member

The Swiss Finance + Technology Association (SFTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fintech innovation in Switzerland. Serving as a neutral and inclusive hub, SFTA fosters the development of a world-class fintech ecosystem by connecting stakeholders, advocating for supportive policies, and facilitating knowledge exchange.

Tenity

Leading fintech venture capital firm and accelerator, recognised as one the top 25 incubators in the world.
Mentor

Tenity is a leading fintech venture capital firm and accelerator, recognized among the top startup incubators globally. Established in 2015 as a spin-off from SIX, the Swiss Stock Exchange, Tenity has evolved into an independent innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor. Specializing in FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech, and adjacent technologies.

Education and Insights

A dedicated educator. Silvan serves as industrial professor at the University College London (UCL) and as lecturer at University of Applied Sciences Zurich (HWZ). He has provided guest lectures at leading institutions across the globe from Australia to Europe and US. His teaching focuses on blockchain, FinTech and AI, covering technology, markets and regulatory topics.

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