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Andrew Kessler

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Technology Officer at Lineage Foundation
📍 Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Andrew Kessler is a Zug-based serial entrepreneur and the Chief Technology Officer for Lineage Foundation and AIBlock. With a background in chemistry and biochemistry from the University of Cape Town, he specializes in cryptography and building innovative blockchain protocols. His career includes founding startups in biometrics, logistics, and semiconductors.

Andrews journey into blockchain began around 2014 after his co-founder encouraged him to read the Ethereum whitepaper, which sparked his fascination with the technologys potential. He is passionate about fostering community collaboration in his projects and is currently focused on an upcoming coin launch for the Lineage Foundation.

As a serial entrepreneur, he once worked on a startup focused on developing novel N-doped diamond-based semiconductors.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Zug, Zug, Switzerland
Personality Overview

How Andrew shows up

Imaginative
Big Picture Person
Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Andrew cares about

Blockchain Protocols
His primary professional focus is building better and more efficient blockchain protocols, as reflected in his current and past CTO roles.
Data Democracy
He has spoken about his vision to create systems that empower users as the sole owners of their personal data, fostering a 'true data democracy'.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Chief Technology Officer
Lineage Foundation
8-2023 - 3-2026
Chief Technology Officer
AIBlock
1-2018 - 8-2023
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
Zenotta AG
3-2015 - 9-2016
Director
3Beacon
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Education
1998 - 2001
BSc (Hons)
University of Cape Town
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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