Riad Wahby - Co-Founder & CEO at Cubist

Leave feedback!Today, I am speaking with Riad Wahby, Co-founder and CEO at Cubist, a company dedicated to enhancing security and simplifying key management for web3 developers and businesses. With a background that combines pioneering academic work in proof systems and cryptography, Riad brings a wealth of experience to his role at Cubist, where the team aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and user applications in web3.During our interview, Riad shares his interesting journey from growing up in Iowa to pursuing advanced studies at MIT and Stanford, where he made some notable contributions to the field of cryptography. We also discuss his early interest in technology, his perspectives on how the industry has evolved, and his professional journey that culminated in co-founding Cubist. Along the way, Riad also shared insight on the evolution of AI, the importance of decentralization, and his vision for the future of web3. Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.