
Nikhil Srinivasan
Product leader, founder, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree
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San Francisco, California
Joined December 2024
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Summary
Nikhil Srinivasan is a serial entrepreneur and product leader with a strong focus on fintech, blockchain, and decentralized identity. He has co-founded multiple companies, including Infinite (stablecoin payments), Islands (Web3 communities), and Distributed Systems (decentralized identity, acquired by Coinbase). His work demonstrates expertise in building and scaling products that leverage emerging technologies to solve complex problems in financial services and digital identity. infinite+5
Recognized for his contributions to the tech industry, Nikhil was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Enterprise Technology in 2019, specifically for his role as co-founder of Distributed Systems. His career highlights a consistent ability to innovate and lead product initiatives from conception through growth and acquisition, demonstrating a keen understanding of market needs in rapidly evolving sectors. forbes+1
His experience at Sardine as Founding Product Lead for Platform underscores his deep knowledge in fraud prevention, compliance, and risk management within the fintech space. He drove significant product updates, including advanced case management systems and customer detail enhancements, showcasing his ability to develop robust financial infrastructure. sardine+1
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Nikhil also acts as an Angel Investor and Advisor at Mitra Ventures, indicating his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting new founders within the startup ecosystem. This role further solidifies his influence and network within the venture capital and tech communities. wellfound+1
Work
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Writing
Sardine Risk Platform Updates - September 2023
September 1, 2023An article detailing updates to the Sardine Risk Platform, highlighting new features in case management, customer details API, and rule enhancements, authored by Nikhil Srinivasan as Founding Product Lead.
Distributed Systems joins Coinbase
August 1, 2018A blog post by Nikhil Srinivasan announcing the acquisition of Distributed Systems by Coinbase and the team's continued work on decentralized identity.
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is one of the most impressive founders they've seen building in the crypto space.Jan 26, 2026
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