Wences Casares
Argentine businessman
Known for: Silicon Valley–based fintech entrepreneur
•Born: 1974
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Biography
Career Roles
founder
Xapo Bank
Internet Argentina
Key Achievements
- 1974 — Wences Casares (born 26 February 1974) is a Silicon Valley–based fintech entrepreneur.
- 1997 — He exited the company and then founded Argentine online brokerage, Patagon, in 1997.
- 2002 — In 2002, Casares founded Wanako Games (later Behaviour Santiago), a videogame developer headquartered in New York City.
- 2002 — In 2002, Casares founded Banco Lemon, a bank based in Brazil, which was acquired by Banco do Brasil in 2009.
- 2010 — In 2010 Casares partnered with Pablo Bosch to found Las Majadas de Pirque, a social capital and innovation facility owned by Casares in Santiago, Chile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wences Casares?
Wences Casares is a Silicon Valley–based fintech entrepreneur. He is the founder of Xapo Bank, and also founded Internet Argentina, Wanako Games, Patagon, Bling Nation, Lemon Wallet, and Banco Lemon. Casares sat on the boards of PayPal and Diem. Wences Casares is known for Silicon Valley–based fintech entrepreneur.
What is Wences Casares known for?
Wences Casares is primarily known for Silicon Valley–based fintech entrepreneur. They have expertise in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, wallet.
What is Wences Casares's background?
Wences Casares is a born in 1974, professional in the digital assets industry. They are associated with Xapo.
What companies is Wences Casares associated with?
Wences Casares is associated with Xapo, among other blockchain and crypto ventures.
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