{"id":"daniel-haudenschild","title":"Daniel Haudenschild","content":"**Daniel Haudenschild** is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of [Synternet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/synternet), a company focused on developing modular, interoperable data infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps) across major [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) networks. [[2]](#cite-id-zTZfzth4RC)\n\n# Education\n\nHaudenschild studied Communicatios at Boston University. In 1994, he graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in English. Later, he attended Webster Vienna Private University and received an MA in Financial Accounting in 1997. [[3]](#cite-id-4uBGFjc3Us) [[4]](#cite-id-w6wSjIiMHT)\n\n# Career\n\nHaudenschild began his professional journey in 1995 with a two-year volunteer role in Côte d'Ivoire, where he contributed to urban environmental management initiatives. In 1997, he joined Ernst & Young in Vienna as a Principal, focusing on business development and financial strategy for six years. He later moved to London, where from 2004 to 2008 he worked as an independent consultant for Barclays Bank, advising on banking operations and financial services.\n\nBetween 2008 and 2010, he served as Global Director for SAP Financial Services at HCL-Axon, leading global go-to-market efforts, business development, and program delivery across teams in London and Bangalore. From 2010 to 2017, he held a partner role in EY Switzerland's financial services advisory practice, leading finance performance improvement projects for clients in the banking and finance sectors.\n\nIn 2017, he became CEO of Swisscom Blockchain AG, where he oversaw enterprise [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) solutions and helped build trust in distributed technologies. He then took on the CEO role at SIBEX from 2019 to 2021, managing [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) infrastructure development. During this period, he also served as President of the Board at the Crypto Valley Association (2019–2022), supporting [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) ecosystem growth in Switzerland.\n\nFrom 2021 to the end of 2022, he was CEO of the ORIGYN Foundation, working on [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based digital certification solutions. Since December 2022, he has operated independently as a consultant, board member, and advisor, contributing to digital assets, fundraising, artificial intelligence, and venture strategy initiatives. In January 2024, he became CEO of [Synternet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/synternet), where he leads the development of decentralized data infrastructure for [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) applications. [[5]](#cite-id-hPH4lYUMSF)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfA48nq-AS8)$$\n# Interviews\n\n## From Partner to Founder\n\nOn the Crypto Valley Visionaries podcast, Haudenschild, who transitioned from a Big Four consulting career to become the founder and CEO of Sibex, discussed his journey into the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) space. Beginning in 2013, he recognized the potential of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) to revolutionize finance and enable trust on a global scale. His experiences in corporate environments, particularly as a partner at Ernst & Young, provided him with valuable insights into entrepreneurship and the challenges of navigating the startup landscape. Haudenschild elaborated on the lessons he learned about the importance of mentorship, the difficulties of securing venture capital, and the critical need for effective team dynamics in a startup. He emphasized the differences between corporate leadership and being a startup CEO, particularly the importance of motivation and collaboration in driving success. [[6]](#cite-id-ISVpUPxjsK)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ei54h42YQ)$$\n## Synternet\n\nHaudenschild participated in the Off-Chain Podcast, discussing his journey into the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) sector after two decades in global banking and consultancy. He reflected on his early enthusiasm for blockchain's potential to revolutionize financial infrastructure, especially with the inefficiencies in traditional systems reliant on tools like Excel. Haudenschild outlined his transition from a major audit firm to co-founding Swisscom Blockchain, where he contributed to integrating [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) capabilities for banks. He emphasized the importance of the decentralized data infrastructure offered by CET, which enhances the functionality of various [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) applications through trustless and low-latency data provision. Additionally, he highlighted the significance of on-chain data availability for [smart contracts](https://iq.wiki/wiki/smart-contract) and real-world applications, advocating for a collaborative environment for developers to innovate while benefiting from data royalties. He expressed a vision for the mass adoption of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technologies and the industry's ongoing evolution. [[7]](#cite-id-ihRSXNiwuq)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDVng-324bk)$$\n# Presentations\n\n## Swisscom Blockchain\n\nDuring the 2018 Crypto Valley Conference, Haudenschild discussed the Swisscom Blockchain's initiatives to facilitate blockchain technology integration within Switzerland's financial services sector, constituting a significant portion of the national economy. He highlighted Swisscom's development of various services, including an [ICO](https://iq.wiki/wiki/initial-coin-offering) launch pad equipped with [KYC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/know-your-customer-kyc) and [AML](https://iq.wiki/wiki/anti-money-laundering-aml) compliance tools to help entrepreneurs secure bank accounts for their fundraising activities. Furthermore, he addressed an educational initiative in collaboration with universities to bridge the knowledge gap for businesses and developers in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology. Haudenschild also described the growing demand for secure on-site storage solutions for [cryptocurrencies](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency), particularly among established financial institutions preparing to manage digital assets professionally. He concluded by emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to the [ICO](https://iq.wiki/wiki/initial-coin-offering) landscape, where understanding market maturity and community engagement is vital for successful fundraising in a competitive environment. 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