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Esteban Castaño

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Co-founder & CEO at TRM
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Esteban Castaño is the Co-founder and CEO of TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company that recently achieved unicorn status. He leads the firm in helping financial institutions and government agencies fight cryptocurrency-related fraud and financial crime. A Dartmouth alumnus, he previously worked on digital strategy at McKinsey & Company.

Outside of his professional life, Esteban is an outdoor enthusiast with a certification as an American Canoe Association Instructor, highlighting a passion for watersports and nature. Before becoming a tech founder, he had an interest in pursuing a career as a biologist, applying principles from the field to business.

Unique fact: Esteban left his MBA program at Stanfords Graduate School of Business to co-found TRM Labs.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Co-founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Priorities

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Combating Financial Crime
His company's mission is to build a safer financial system by helping institutions detect and investigate crypto-facilitated crime.
Blockchain Intelligence
He leads a company that pioneers advancements in blockchain analytics, setting industry standards for data and investigative tools.
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Career

Work history

2018
Co-founder & CEO
TRM
6-2016 - 1-2017
Digital Lead
Generation
10-2015 - 2-2017
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
In the press

Media appearances

Esteban Castaño, Co-Founder & CEO at TRM (YC 19). Featured in YouTube
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Esteban Castaño, CEO at TRM Labs Biography. Featured in RBLT – FinTech Summit
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Education
2018 - 2018
MBA (currently on leave)
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Bachelor of Arts
Dartmouth College
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