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Hany Rashwan
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Date of birth
May 7, 1990
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Place of birth
Egypt , Cairo
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What you do not know
Here at Arageek, we explore how Hany Rashwan’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 14, when he built gaming websites attracting significant traffic.
Biography
Egyptian entrepreneur and computer engineer, co-founder and CEO of 21.co, the parent company of 21Shares.
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Early Life
Growing up in Alexandria, Rashwan was introduced to programming by his grandfather, an expert in cryptography and programming, who gifted him his first computer at the age of 11. This early exposure sparked his interest in technology. By 14, he had developed two gaming websites, one of which garnered 600,000 unique annual visitors, generating advertising revenue. He pursued higher education in economics and computer science at Ohio State University before transferring to Columbia University to further his studies.
The Personal Life
While specific details about Rashwan’s personal life, including family and relationships, are not publicly disclosed, his professional journey reflects a deep commitment to innovation and technology.
Quick Facts
- Early Ventures: At 14, he created gaming websites that attracted substantial traffic and revenue.
- Forbes Recognition: In 2017, Rashwan was featured in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in the Enterprise Technology category for his work with Payout.
- Innovative Projects: He founded Kolena, an online interactive town hall used by tens of thousands during the Egyptian revolution, and Ribbon, a payments startup enabling in-stream purchases on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Achievements
- 21.co and 21Shares: Under his leadership, 21Shares launched the first physically-backed cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) on the SIX Swiss Exchange in November 2018, making significant strides in the crypto investment space.
- Payout: Founded in late 2014, Payout provided online lenders with a payouts, disbursements, and compliance API, moving over $50 million in loans by its second year.
- Ribbon: This payments startup allowed users to sell online using shortened URLs, facilitating integrated checkouts directly on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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Rashwan’s journey from a young tech enthusiast in Egypt to a leading figure in the global fintech industry exemplifies the impact of innovation and determination. His ventures have consistently focused on bridging gaps in technology and finance, making complex systems more user-friendly and accessible to the general public.
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