# Team

We understand that having a solid management team and a proven strategy in place is fundamental to the success of our project. Here, SportsIcon excels — the platform is a collaboration between experts in the blockchain industry, professionals in startup development, sports enthusiasts with deep ties to professional organizations and thought leaders in tech.

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Chris has led several successful tech businesses with two exits. He is an On Deck fellow and a founding partner of SportsIcon.

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Alexi is a FIFA Match Agent with a global network of contacts in all levels of sports. He also holds an M.Sc. in Neuroscience from UCL and is a founding partner of SportsIcon.

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Riku is a business-minded Lead Developer and Graphic Designer with 20 years of experience in software development. He has a passion for delivering creative and efficient solutions for complex software problems.