Professional Overview
Johannes Tammekänd is a prominent figure in the technology and AI sectors, known primarily for his roles as the Co-Founder and CEO of Galadriel and NFTPort. With a rich history of entrepreneurial success, Johannes has been pivotal in advancing blockchain-based applications and AI-driven platforms. His career began with significant contributions in NATO, later leading to the establishment of notable startups in the AI domain.
Current Role and Achievements
As the CEO of Galadriel, Johannes is steering the organization towards creating the world's largest distributed LLM (Large Language Model) inference network, aimed at democratizing access to AI technologies by making them both accessible and affordable globally. Galadriel is committed to enabling developers to scale AI applications efficiently, thus reducing operational costs.
Under his leadership, Johannes has made significant exits, including the successful sale of Payload-Security to CrowdStrike. In 2018, he founded Sidekik, a venture that specialized in creating digital human interfaces, and in 2020, he launched Sentinel, an antivirus built specifically to detect deepfakes. Additionally, Johannes played a critical role in scaling NFTPort, an NFT infrastructure startup, achieving substantial growth with over 30,000 developers and securing partnerships with companies like Snapchat and Kraken. This success led to a significant funding round of $26 million.
Professional Background
Johannes is a graduate of the Estonian Information Technology College, which provided the foundation for his successful career in technology. His technical acumen is complemented by a vast network of over 500 connections on LinkedIn, reflecting his influence and reach in the tech community.
Public Engagements
Johannes actively shares insights and developments through his X (Twitter) profile (@johannestknd), where he frequently discusses the intersection of AI and blockchain, emphasizing his mission to establish Ethereum-like infrastructure for AI. Additionally, his participation as a speaker at events such as NFT Paris 2023 highlights his commitment to promoting user-owned AI technologies.
Online Presence
Johannes maintains an active presence on several platforms:
- LinkedIn: [Johannes Tammekänd on LinkedIn](https://ee.linkedin.com/in/johannes-tammek%C3%A4nd-129565b5)
- X (Twitter): [@johannestknd](https://twitter.com/johannestknd?lang=en)
- GitHub: [JohannesTK GitHub Profile](https://github.com/JohannesTK) — Showcases his involvement in various AI and blockchain projects, with nine active repositories.
Through these channels, Johannes continues to engage with industry peers and disseminate his vision for the future of AI and blockchain technology.
