Jacob

Product Lead at Boundless / RISC Zero

Product Lead at Boundless, Jacob previously held key product roles at Avalabs , contributing to scalable blockchain infrastructure. His work consistently reflects a sharp focus on solving the inefficiencies of traditional blockchain models
A strong advocate of Proof of Verifiable Work, Jacob explores how verifiable computation can reduce operational costs in industries like finance and AI. In a recent talk at House of ZK, he explained how PoVW helps rebuild trust through cryptographic proofs, rather than central intermediaries
His leadership goes beyond building products he is helping architect a future where decentralization is practical, performant, and provable. With minds like his shaping Boundless, the project is far more than just another protocol its a bold vision for the zk-native internet.