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Stephen Boske, CFA has a diverse work experience spanning various companies and roles.

Stephen currently serves as the Head of Legal at Vana, a generative AI company backed by Paradigm. In this role, they lead legal projects and guides the company in its growth and product development, while also ensuring the protection of personal data and integration with social media applications and generative AI foundation models.

Prior to their current position, Stephen worked as an Associate General Counsel at Coinbase, where they acted as product counsel and played a crucial role in the launch of multiple services. Stephen collaborated with product teams to develop ways to provide information and services to institutional clients and issuers.

Before joining Coinbase, Stephen served as Senior Counsel at Jackson Walker LLP, a prominent law firm, where they led negotiations for prime brokerage agreements and derivatives agreements. Stephen also analyzed developments in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other legal matters.

Stephen also gained valuable experience as an Attorney at Axiom Global, where they oversaw regulatory analysis for MUFG Securities, the U.S. broker-dealer of the world's second-largest bank holding company.

Earlier in their career, Stephen worked as the Vice President-Legal Counsel at Lyxor Asset Management, acting as the deputy to the Chief Legal Officer of the U.S. division of a $176 billion alternative asset management firm.

Additionally, Stephen worked as an Operational Due Diligence and Legal Consultant at Teleos Management LLC, where they performed thorough due diligence on underlying funds and conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess their suitability for investment.

Overall, Stephen Boske, CFA, brings a wealth of expertise and a strong legal background to their various roles, contributing to the growth and success of the companies they have worked for.

Stephen Boske, CFA obtained their J.D. degree in Law from New York University School of Law, where they studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, they earned a B.A. degree in History from The University of Texas at Austin, where they studied from 1998 to 2002. In addition to their degrees, they hold certifications for Bar Admissions in both New York and Texas, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute. Specific dates for obtaining these certifications are not provided.