Co-founder and former president of Coinbase; Currently involved in venture capital with Paradigm
Fred Ehrsam is the co-founder of Coinbase and the co-founder of Paradigm, a leading venture capital firm in the crypto space. He is a key figure in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
37 years
1988-05-04
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Duke University
Duke University (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Full Name: Fred Ehrsam
Nickname: Fred
Country/State: United States
Date of Birth: 1988-05-04
Languages Known: English
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Food Habit: Not publicly
Religion: Not publicly
Hobbies: Not publicly disclosed
School: Not Publicly Known
College: Duke University (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Duke University
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 71 kg
Parents: Not Publicly Known
Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
Marital Status: married
Wife: Not Public
Children: 0
Current Position: Co-founder and former president of Coinbase; Currently involved in venture capital with Paradigm
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Net Worth: Estimated net worth: $2 billion (2025 estimate)
Awards & Achievements: Co-founder of Coinbase, helping build one of the most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges in the world Co-founder of Paradigm, a venture capital firm focused on cryptocurrency and decentralized finance projects
Fred Ehrsam is a co-founder of Coinbase, having played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s vision and development in its early years. Ehrsam served as Coinbase’s president until 2017 before transitioning to venture capital, where he co-founded Paradigm, a crypto-focused investment firm. Ehrsam is an influential figure in the crypto space, known for his deep technical understanding of blockchain technology and his strategic role in pushing the boundaries of digital finance.
January 2025: Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam were featured in a high-profile interview at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, discussing cryptocurrency regulation and the future of digital finance.
March 2025: Coinbase announced the expansion of its services in new international markets, with both Armstrong and Ehrsam emphasizing the importance of compliance and regulatory clarity in global adoption.
June 2025: Fred Ehrsam’s venture firm, Paradigm, raised $1 billion for its third fund, focused on supporting early-stage crypto and blockchain projects.
August 2025: Coinbase’s market performance was a major topic of discussion at a fintech summit, where Armstrong provided insights into the evolution of blockchain technology and its potential impact on traditional finance.
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