Ivo Crnkovic-Rubsamen is a technology and finance professional with a background in quantitative trading and decentralized finance. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics from Princeton University.
He began his career at Bridgewater Associates, followed by a role at D. E. Shaw, where he gained experience in quantitative and systematic investing.
He later joined dYdX, a leading decentralized exchange, where he served as Chief Strategy Officer and eventually became CEO, overseeing the growth of the platform.
In 2025, he co-founded Pascal, a New York-based prediction markets platform serving professional and institutional users. He also held a research role at Sixty Capital and has published academic work in astrophysics.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pascal | Co-Founder | – present |