Juan Benet, Angel Investor

Juan Benet is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and investor best known as the founder and CEO of Protocol Labs, the organization behind IPFS and Filecoin. Under his leadership, Protocol Labs has become a driving force in decentralized computing, aiming to create a more resilient, open, and permanent web infrastructure. Before founding Protocol Labs, Juan co-founded Loki Studios and served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at StartX, where he supported early-stage startups in the Stanford ecosystem. His background blends research, engineering, and product development, with a consistent focus on advancing open technologies that reshape digital infrastructure. As an active investor, Juan has made nearly 20 investments across frontier technology, Web3, and deep science. His portfolio includes projects such as Zama, General Proximity, Golden, and WeatherXM—ventures that reflect his vision for a decentralized, privacy-preserving, and innovation-driven future.