About Starke Finance

We are a dynamic group of visionaries, technical experts, and blockchain community advocates committed to empowering the Solana ecosystem. Whether optimizing high-performance validator operations or spearheading the financial revolution, our team’s unwavering dedication ensures excellence at every step.

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Team Size

Headquartered in California, USA, and with a team spanning 8 countries and counting, our global knowledge and expertise allows for rapid innovation.

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Growth

We’re scaling faster than ever—expanding our impact, our team, and the future of finance.

20+ years

Expertise

20+ years of collective experience in management, blockchain, finance, staking protocols, and Web3 infrastructure.

Security and Compliance

Partnering with a U.S. based law firm specialized in digital assets, we comply with financial licensing requirements and ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.

Core Values

Integrity, transparency, and passion drives our vision to become the ultimate bridge between DeFi and TradFi.

Meet Our Team

At Starke, our team grows with innovation, uniting diverse skills to drive our vision. Meet the passionate blockchain experts and community builders shaping a decentralized future.

Oscar Garcia Falcon - Founder & CEO

Oscar Garcia Falcon

Founder & CEO

Hatim Elamrani - Financial Expert

Hatim Elamrani

Financial Expert

Ana Cabaleiro - Financial Analyst

Ana Cabaleiro

Financial Analyst

John Slotylo - Lead Product Designer

John Slotylo

Lead Product Designer

Anthony Karakai - Global Marketing Director

Anthony Karakai

Global Marketing Director

Sounak Pradhan - FullStack Developer

Sounak Pradhan

FullStack Developer

Nguyen Vu Yen Linh - Communication Manager

Nguyen Vu Yen Linh

Communication Manager

We’re just getting started

Our journey began with a commitment to supporting the stability and security of the Solana blockchain. With cutting-edge performance designed for massive adoption readiness, we actively contribute to the growth and success of the ecosystem.

Our Journey

We began our adventure through Tour de Sun 2022, a former Solana Foundation onboarding program designed to facilitate the integration of independent validators committed to contributing to the decentralization of the network while delivering high-performance services.

Following this, we continuously grew as a Solana Validator, learning daily from the validator community and the broader ecosystem. Along the way, we built strategic partnerships and facilitated innovative use cases. Starke Validator evolved into an institutional-grade staking service, adhering to compliance standards and industry infrastructure best practices to provide cutting-edge Solana staking solutions.

Expanding Horizons

Recognizing the potential of the Solana ecosystem, we decided to diversify our project into distinct product lines, ensuring no aspect was deprioritized.

On one hand, we continue to develop Starke Validator, strengthening its foundation to enable the creation of Starke Finance. Our goal is to revolutionize the financial landscape, demonstrating that Solana is a platform where portfolio managers can craft and share their investment strategies. By leveraging tokenization, we empower others to participate in these strategies through decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

But we won't stop there. Our vision is to enhance both the quality and variety of assets available on the platform. This includes incorporating tokenized securities such as stocks, ETFs, national bonds, indices, and other investment products, paving the way for a comprehensive and accessible financial ecosystem.