{"id":"andrey-lazorenko","title":"Andrey Lazorenko","content":"**Andrey Lazorenko** is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the [ADI Foundation](https://iq.wiki/wiki/adi-foundation-adi), where he oversees initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide and integrating one billion people into the global digital economy by 2030.  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-wPtdopmp1XUmTAay) \n\n## Education\n\nAndrey Lazorenko pursued higher education at Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics from 2009 to 2014, where he earned a Master's degree in Marketing. His academic background laid the foundation for his future career in leadership within the digital finance and blockchain sectors.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-UxxVSiF7XG22tw3o)  \n\n## Career\n\nAndrey Lazorenko is an entrepreneur and technology executive whose career has focused on blockchain, digital infrastructure, and venture investment. In 2016, he co-founded IdeaSoft.io and served as its Chief Executive Officer until 2025, overseeing the company's growth as a Web3 development and consulting firm. During this period, IdeaSoft participated in numerous [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), enterprise, and public-sector technology projects and collaborated with organizations including [Solana](https://iq.wiki/wiki/solana), Near, Securitize, Worldcoin, Stellar, and [Uniswap](https://iq.wiki/wiki/uniswap).\n\nAlongside his work at IdeaSoft, Lazorenko held operational and advisory roles in technology and investment ventures. He served as Chief Operating Officer of Agrieye between 2017 and 2020, became a board member of Global Ledger in 2018, and joined SID Venture Partners as a General Partner in 2021. He also acted as an advisor to Orderly Network from 2022 to 2025 and served on the board of Eventyr.\n\nIn 2025, Lazorenko was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the [ADI Foundation](https://iq.wiki/wiki/adi-foundation-adi), an organization focused on the development and adoption of ADI Chain, a [Layer 2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In this role, he oversees strategy, ecosystem development, institutional partnerships, and the expansion of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based financial infrastructure. He has also participated in startup and accelerator programs, including Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Katapult, and Starta VC.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-UxxVSiF7XG22tw3o)  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-wPtdopmp1XUmTAay) \n\n## Media Appearances\n\nLazorenko has appeared in industry media to discuss blockchain infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and institutional adoption of digital assets. In a January 2026 interview on *Block Party*, he described ADI Chain as a compliance-oriented blockchain platform designed to support governments, financial institutions, and large-scale digital economy initiatives. During the discussion, he highlighted topics including digital identity, tokenized real-world assets, cross-border payments, and the role of the United Arab Emirates as a hub for Web3 development. He also outlined the foundation's objective of expanding blockchain access through interoperable infrastructure intended for institutional and public-sector use.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rngf4fqYPqg)\n\n###","summary":"Andrey Lazorenko is the CEO of ADI Foundation, with a rich career history including roles at Global Ledger and IdeaSoft.io. 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