Chris Newhouse is Director, Research & Venture at Ergonia. Previously, Quantitative Trader at Chicago OMM (CTC), GSR, Genesis Trading. Advisor at Hyperdelta, Pear Protocol.
I excel at the intersection of venture capital, startups, and decentralized finance (DeFi), bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to every role I take on. My career has evolved from options trading and research to mentoring, advising, and building with the next generation of blockchain innovators.
As an advisor to Pear Protocol, Sphinx Protocol, and Hyperdelta, I provide strategic insights and guide teams through the complexities of building in the DeFi space. My mentorship roles at Cornell Blockchain, Harvard Blockchain, Georgia Tech Blockchain, and as a DeFi Mentor at Outlier Ventures' DeFi Cohort reflect my commitment to nurturing talent and driving innovation.
I’m also proud to have supported the growth of platforms like Zeta Markets, Vertex Protocol, CoinCall Exchange, Greeks Live, and Panoptic as an ambassador.
Currently, I lead Research, Business Development, and Strategy efforts for Ergonia, a Web3 Venture Studio & DeFi Trading team backed by DRW and Cumberland.
