People

Built across markets, technology, and institutions.

Vellum brings together investment management, applied cryptography, enterprise technology, and a long-standing interest in open systems.

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Eric Kovalak

Eric is an experienced hedge fund manager and options trader whose quantitative work has included volatility arbitrage, market microstructure, liquidity analysis, dynamic pricing, and systematic derivatives strategies.

His interest in cryptoassets began with their potential as widely distributed intermediaries of trade. He holds a BA in Economics from Hillsdale College and an MBA from Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School, and has passed the NFA Series 3 and Series 65 examinations.

Eric Kovalak on LinkedIn

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David Veksler

David works in applied cryptography and blockchain-powered services. He created a Bitcoin exchange for the Asia-Pacific market and CryptAByte, an open-source secure communications platform.

He founded WalletRecovery.info, co-founded Liberty.me, and has worked as an information systems architect for Match.com, Education First, and the Mises Institute. He holds a master’s degree in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M’s Mays Business School.

David Veksler on LinkedIn Custody and recovery case study

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John Schroder

John served as CEO of Juvo Technologies, where he led the acquisition of digital payment provider Vendorin and helped transition Juvo from a regional managed-service provider into an enterprise software platform.

A 1998 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and former Marine Corps infantry officer, John joined Vellum in 2021. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics, a master’s degree in Human Resources, and multiple technology and quality-control certifications.

John Schroder on LinkedIn

Strategic advisor

Robert A. Sirico

Robert founded the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty in 1990 and was inducted into the Mont Pelerin Society that same year. His interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies grows from their potential to promote free exchange and serve human dignity.

Robert A. Sirico on LinkedIn

Professional partners

Fund and legal services

Spicer Jeffries
Independent auditor
Denver, Colorado

Investment Law Group
New York, New York

Madison Administration Company
Fund 401(k) / Roth administrator

Essential Fund Services LLC
New York, New York