{"id":"laszlo-szabo","title":"Laszlo Szabo","content":"**Laszlo Szabo** is a French entrepreneur best known as the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of [Kiln](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kiln), an enterprise-grade staking platform. He is also noted for his earlier entrepreneurial work, including the co-founding of the technology recruitment company Skill Hunter. Szabo's expertise in talent acquisition and product innovation is recognized as a key element in his professional success. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-pA0lOGemoE0UOTec) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-gg3HGV4a6DNEv8Xq) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-JKTD2tr5yBkYuhHL)​\n\n## Career\n\nSzabo began his entrepreneurial career in the technology sector by co-founding Skill Hunter, a recruitment firm specializing in tech talent. This venture established his foundation in talent acquisition and team building within the industry. He later transitioned into the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and web3 space by co-founding [Kiln](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kiln), where he currently serves as CEO. In this role, he has guided the company's development into a significant staking-as-a-service provider. His leadership has been associated with a focus on creating user-friendly products and driving innovation. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-pA0lOGemoE0UOTec) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-gg3HGV4a6DNEv8Xq)​\n\n### Role at Kiln\n\nAs Co-Founder and CEO, Szabo oversees the strategy and operations of [Kiln](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kiln). The company functions as an enterprise-grade staking platform designed to automate key staking operations for institutional clients. [Kiln](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kiln) runs its own validator infrastructure on major Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, serving a client base that includes custodians, digital asset wallets, and cryptocurrency exchanges. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-pA0lOGemoE0UOTec) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-JKTD2tr5yBkYuhHL)​\n\nUnder Szabo's direction, [Kiln](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kiln) has grown to manage over $4 billion in staked digital assets. The company has established relationships with prominent institutional clients, including Fireblocks and Binance.US, positioning itself as a leading platform in the staking sector. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-pA0lOGemoE0UOTec)​\n\n## Media Appearances\n\nLaszlo Szabo represents [Kiln](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kiln) at various industry conferences and events. He has participated as a speaker, contributing to discussions on blockchain infrastructure and staking. One such appearance includes delivering a \"Flash Talk\" at the Stable Summit, an event focused on [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin) and related technologies. 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