Who We Are

Redefining the Web3 Experience

Based in San Francisco and founded by Trevor Traina in 2021, Kresus Labs builds blockchain technology that’s as secure and intuitive as traditional finance. We’re backed by Liberty City Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, Solana Ventures, Craft Ventures (David Sacks), and Hanwha.

Our consumer products make digital assets accessible to everyone, while our enterprise platform helps Fortune 500 companies and global institutions launch custom blockchain and tokenization solutions with institutional-grade security.

Our Mission

To bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized technology by delivering secure, scalable, and user-friendly blockchain infrastructure for the next generation of digital ownership.

Leadership

Meet the team driving Kresus Labs forward.

Trevor Traina

Founder & CEO

Trevor, a seasoned investor and former US ambassador to Austria, is a serial entrepreneur with five startups and numerous investments. Notable exits include If Only (acquired by Mastercard), StepUp Commerce (acquired by Intuit) and Compare Net (acquired by Microsoft). Trevor holds an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, studied International Relations and Politics at Oxford (St. Catherine’s College), and completed his undergraduate degree at Princeton University.

Omer Khan

CTO

Omer is the blockchain development leader and expert, proficient in native chain and consensus mechanism deployment. Thought leader in the Web3 and Crypto industry deploying multiple tokens, smart contracts, guild platforms, bridges, and DEXs. Has spent more than 16 years building and leading engineering teams for Apple, AT&T, Barclays, Afiniti, Telenor, Videocoin and Axel Coin, with a multibillion dollar IPO.

Sean O’Neill

Head of Partnerships

Sean O’Neill has built his career guiding companies through strategic partnerships and acquisitions across entertainment, finance, and technology. His work includes partnerships with Riot Games, the GRAMMYs, Disney, Lucasfilm, and other major brands. Prior to Kresus, Sean led Mastercard’s global entertainment sponsorships, shaping the company’s strategic direction across some of its highest-profile initiatives.

Steve Horvath

VP of Sales

Steve Horvath is a sales executive with over two decades of leadership across fintech, financial services, and digital assets. Most recently, as Vice President of Sales at Fordefi, he led go-to-market growth for the company’s institutional MPC wallet platform. He has held senior roles at Mastercard, Fiserv, Envestnet, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE, building a track record of scaling revenue, developing high-performing teams, and cultivating lasting client relationships.