📢 #Aptos Co-Founder Mo Shaikh Steps Down as CEO; Avery Ching Takes Over
Mo Shaikh , who co-founded Aptos Labs in 2021, has resigned as CEO to explore new opportunities. Avery Ching, co-founder and former CTO, will now lead the layer-1 blockchain as CEO.
Key Milestones Under Shaikh:
1⃣ Mainnet launch in Oct 2022.
2⃣ Secured $400M in funding from a16z, Dragonfly, PayPal, and others.
3⃣ Strategic partnerships with Mastercard, Google, and BlackRock.
Shaikh remains as a strategic advisor, reaffirming his commitment to Aptos' mission.
