# CEO - Mithil Thakore

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Mithil Thakore, CEO of Velar, is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, with over eight years of experience. Mithil founded EkBTC.in, a pioneering platform for buying Bitcoin using credit cards.&#x20;

Later, he co-founded Quillhash.com, where he helped build enterprise-grade blockchain solutions and a smart contracts audit service. After successfully exiting Quillhash, he went on to found TeraSurge Capital, a quant-based crypto derivatives trading desk and prop VC.&#x20;

Mithil is now dedicated to Velar, where his expertise in enterprise blockchain and emerging market opportunities is invaluable. He envisions a future where Bitcoin dominates decentralized finance, driven by its inherent advantages as a store of value, transfer of value, and unit of account. As CEO, Mithil is committed to building the foundations necessary to make this vision a reality.

#### Connect with Mithil

* LinkedIn: [Mithil Thakore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithilthakore/)
* Twitter: [@RainFire09](https://x.com/RainFire09)