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Neel Somani is an emerging leader in the world of crypto and blockchain development. He is the founder of Eclipse, a pioneering Layer 2 blockchain platform that raised $65 million in funding, turning a bold idea into a cutting-edge reality. Before venturing into Web3, Neel was a quantitative researcher at Citadel, where he focused on commodities markets. This experience in finance laid the foundation for his transition into the blockchain space, where he aims to reshape the future of decentralized technology. Neel holds a triple major from UC Berkeley in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Business Administration. His academic research explored areas such as differential privacy and next-generation machine learning systems, positioning him at the intersection of technology and innovation. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Neel is a passionate mentor and advocate for education. He has actively supported students at Berkeley and other institutions, fostering growth across multiple disciplines. Whether advising early-stage crypto startups, building decentralized platforms, or creating scholarship opportunities, Neel’s work is driven by a commitment to community-building and advancing innovation.
