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In this episode of High Stakes, Omer Goldberg, CEO of Chaos Labs, joins Alex Nwaka to discuss on-chain finance, AI-driven risk management, and institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Omer shares his journey from Facebook and Instagram to founding Chaos Labs, highlighting how data-driven decision-making and AI-powered financial modeling are reshaping DeFi security. He dives into the challenges of risk management, the launch of Chaos Labs' Edge Oracle Network, and the role of real-time risk monitoring in optimizing DeFi protocols. The conversation also explores institutional barriers to blockchain adoption, the importance of regulatory clarity, and Omer’s fundraising insights for Web3 startups. Tune in for a deep dive into AI, security, and the future of on-chain finance.
Omer Goldberg is the CEO and Co-Founder of Chaos Labs. Omer previously worked at Instagram and Facebook as a Tech Lead before founding Chaos Labs. Omer is a graduate of Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Episode Overview
- Omer’s experience in data-driven decision-making, from studying computer science in Tel Aviv to working at Facebook and Instagram and how it shaped his approach to DeFi risk management.
- How Chaos Labs pivoted into a leading risk management and security provider, helping top protocols optimize financial safety.
- Chaos Labs' applications to traditional finance.
- Why Omer prefers the term "on-chain finance" over "DeFi."
- How Chaos Labs is educating and onboarding financial institutions.
- Oracle network and how it processes over $70B in transactions, enabling dynamic risk parameter adjustments in real-time.
- Leveraging AI and ML for real-world asset risk analysis.
- Omer advises founders to keep fundraising materials simple and investor-friendly.
- Omer's High Stakes Hot Take for 2025
About Validation Cloud
Validation Cloud is a Web3 data streaming and infrastructure company that connects organizations into Web3 through a fast, scalable, and intelligent platform. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Validation Cloud offers highly performant and customizable products in staking, node, and data-as-a-service. Learn more at Validationcloud.io | LinkedIn | X | Podcast
