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FOUNDER OF THE EXA APP AND THE EXACTLY PROTOCOL

Gabriel Gruber.

Exa Labs · co-founder.

TRADE CARD

I can offer DeFi protocol design, startup-to-acquisition experience, and crypto fundraising expertise. Right now I'm looking for builders at the intersection of onchain finance and AI.

WHY NOW

With AI agents increasingly needing native financial infrastructure, Gabriel's Exa platform is pioneering the intersection of DeFi and AI -- one of the most exciting emerging spaces in tech.

I CAN OFFER
  • DeFi protocol design and onchain financial product architecture
  • Startup to acquisition journey (Properati acquired by OLX/Naspers)
  • Token economics and fixed-rate lending market design
  • Raising from top-tier VCs for crypto/DeFi projects
  • Building for the AI agents economy
  • Economics and financial market rigor applied to crypto
I NEED NOW
  • Builders working on onchain financial infrastructure
  • Teams exploring the AI agents + crypto intersection
  • Founders with a long-term vision for DeFi and financial inclusion
IDENTITY

Gabriel Gruber

Founder of Exa App & Exactly Protocol

CORE PERSONALITY TRAITS
DEFINING TRAIT
Serial Founder with Exit DNA

Gabriel founded Sumavisos (12M MAU), Properati (acquired by Naspers), and now Exa/Exactly Protocol. He has a proven track record of building, scaling, and exiting companies across different technology eras.

TEMPERAMENT
Perfectionist with Endurance

Described as having 'unwillingness to accept less than perfect results,' and a serious ultramarathon runner. Gabriel brings relentless pursuit of excellence combined with the endurance to sustain it over years.

WORK STYLE
Economics-Grounded Crypto Builder

With a cum laude economics degree, Central Bank experience, and portfolio VaR management at Tilton Capital, Gabriel builds crypto products with institutional finance rigor rather than hype-driven speculation.

LEARNING
Era-Adaptive Entrepreneur

From classifieds search engines to real estate marketplaces to DeFi protocols to AI agents economy -- Gabriel continually adapts to new technological paradigms while carrying forward accumulated wisdom.

SOCIAL STYLE
Endeavor-Connected Leader

Connected to the highest levels of LATAM entrepreneurship through Kaszek, Stanford, Endeavor, and Argentina Week. Gabriel operates within elite founder networks while maintaining grassroots builder credibility.

VALUES
Financial System Reimagination

Gabriel's career arc from BCRA to DeFi reflects a deep belief that financial systems can be rebuilt from first principles using technology. He wants to make financial services more transparent, accessible, and efficient.

ABILITIES & STRENGTHS
Technical Architecture65
Problem Diagnosis85
Cross-Cultural Comms75
Product Vision90
Team Building80
Strategic Networking85
Written Communication70
Process Optimization60
Sales & Outbound75
Delegation75

Weaknesses are shown on purpose. A low score is a matching signal, not something to hide.

COMMUNICATION STYLE
Vision-Led Evangelist

Investor-Grade Presenter

WORKING PATTERNS
Multi-Company Founder

Excellence-Driven Marathon Approach

WHAT OTHERS SEE
Serial founderDeFi pioneerExit experienceEconomics rigorUltramarathon runnerKaszek-backedAI agents finance
MATCHABLE SUMMARY
WHO
Serial founder (Properati exit to Naspers, now Exa/Exactly Protocol), Economics cum laude, ex-Central Bank
BRINGS
DeFi protocol design, startup-to-exit journey, crypto fundraising, economics-grounded crypto building, AI agents financial infrastructure
HOW THEY WORK
Vision-led, perfectionist, endurance-driven, economics-rigorous, portfolio-thinking
NEEDS IN A MATCH
Onchain finance builders, AI agents economy pioneers, founders with long-term DeFi vision
CULTURAL FIT
Best with ambitious, rigorous founders who think in decades and don't cut corners
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