Project ElevenCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Mar 2025 — Present
Builds post-quantum cryptographic tools for digital assets and institutional infrastructure.
Alex Pruden cofounded and leads Project Eleven, building post-quantum security for digital assets and institutional infrastructure. A former U.S. Army Special Forces officer, he previously led Aleo and invested in crypto at Andreessen Horowitz; he argues that quantum readiness requires coordinated migration across the financial ecosystem.
Alex Pruden cofounded and leads Project Eleven, building post-quantum security for digital assets and institutional infrastructure. A former U.S. Army Special Forces officer, he previously led Aleo and invested in crypto at Andreessen Horowitz; he argues that quantum readiness requires coordinated migration across the financial ecosystem.
Career
AleoChairman of the Board
Jan 2025 — Present
Previously held chief strategy officer, COO and CEO roles at Aleo before leaving full-time management at the end of 2024.
Tioga Capital PartnersAdvisor
Nov 2020 — Present
Andreessen HorowitzDeal Partner
Apr 2019 — Oct 2020
Evaluated crypto and blockchain investments and supported portfolio companies.
CoinbaseCorporate Development Intern
Jun 2018 — Sep 2018
GGV CapitalBlockchain Research Analyst
Nov 2017 — May 2018
U.S. ArmyAssistant Operations Officer, 5th Special Forces Group
Mar 2016 — Feb 2017
Previously commanded Special Forces detachments and served as an infantry officer during a nine-year Army career.