Zak Harrow

About

Generalist with experience across investments, product, software, AI and SaaS. Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments and across a wide range of responsibilities. I have led multiple ventures independently and with peers, and gained external experience in early-stage teams and VC research - see #Work Experience.

Outside of work, I research and build independently - see #Personal Projects.

For a broader view of what I do outside work, visit #Hobbies.

If you would like to connect, head to #About.

Work Experience

I started in the sneaker and streetwear resale space at 13, learning how fast-moving digital markets operate. I quickly moved from manual methods to using software to acquire products and reservations. During the Covid lockdown, I hired a developer and built a raffle bot, resulting in 500+ licences sold and used that foundation to co-run a proxy and VPS reselling platform. This path gave me hands-on exposure to product, operations and go-to-market in a highly competitive industry. These experiences developed strong commercial instincts and end-to-end execution skills across fast-moving, tech-driven markets.

Scar Raffles, Shoe Raffle Software - Remote
Founder
2020-2021
Proxy & Server (VPS) Infrastructure Platforms
Co-Founder / Operator
2021
Sneaker and Streetwear Reselling
Reseller
2019-2023

I was first introduced to Bitcoin during the Covid pandemic while actively involved in the sneaker and reselling ecosystem. Around 18 months later, as NFTs gained traction, peers began actively participating in Web3, prompting me to explore the space more seriously.

I initially participated in NFT mints manually before gaining access to software. Within a month, I had my own minting software in partnership with a developer from the sneaker industry. Over the following two months, we built one of the most effective NFT minting tools at the time. Our growth accelerated following the launch of Metaplex's Candy Machine v2, where we adapted quickly to new anti-bot constraints. Growth for this project was driven entirely through word-of-mouth, with no public-facing marketing. Within a month, we reached over 250 users, with licenses actively reselling for more than 40 SOL.

Since then, I have been involved in multiple Web3 products, both independently and with external teams. More recently, my focus has shifted toward research and investment. Over the past year, I have worked in high-growth environments at Coinrule in London and M31 Capital across Doha and New York, serving as an Investment Analyst with exposure to both liquid token strategies and venture investments.

M31 Capital - New York, USA & Doha, Qatar Offices
Investment Analyst
2025
Coinrule (YCombinator Backed Algorithmic Trading Startup) - London
Trading Analyst
2025
Independent Research
Researcher
2023-2024
NFT / Crypto Related Projects
Project Manager, Owner & Founder
2021-2023

Alongside my studies, I pursued multiple entrepreneurial ventures, which made me question whether a traditional university pathway was the right fit.

I ultimately chose a BSc in Financial Trading and Investment Management for its practical focus, integrated professional qualifications and the opportunity to gain real-world experience through a year based in London. In my second year, I gained hands-on exposure on a trading floor, working in a professional financial environment close to industry firms. I have also completed multiple professional qualifications and am currently working towards the CFA IMC (Unit 1) as part of completing the full CFA IMC qualification.

I am now in my final term and expect to graduate in May 2026.

BSc (Hons) Financial Trading and Investment Management
Sheffield Business School / Second Year: Fordham University London
2023-Present
Additional Professional Qualifications
Node.js Python Golang Software Testing Performance Optimisation Shopify Discord Bots Automation GUI Development Solana Metaplex Telegram Bots Automation Tools APIs LLMs Chatbots Open-Source AI TEEs AWS Google Cloud Linode Io.Net Phala Super VM Configuration Server Provisioning Lifecycle Automation Tokenomics Market Analysis Due Diligence Onchain Analysis Investment Analysis Hardware Wallets Hot Wallets Trading Strategies Backtesting Indicators Investment Memos Portfolio Management Fundamental Analysis Technical Analysis Protocols Post-Quantum Cryptography Quantum Technologies CRM Online Marketing Sales Strategies Client Management Customer Relations SEO GEO AEO Ahrefs Webinars User Guides Onboarding Videos Marketing Campaigns User Support

Personal Projects

B2B Adopting Stablecoins Case Study
B2B stablecoin adoption use case analysis
2026
Link See work
Crypto Token Landscape Performance Dashboard
Dashboard for tracking token sectors and relative performance
2026
Link See work
Automated Etsy Image Farm
Generate and auto upload to Etsy via API
2026
See work
Decentralised Confidential AI Assistant - TEEs
AI Assistant within Trusted Execution Environments
2025
Link See work
Research Report: Sovereign Tech (ZEC + NEAR)
Researching the sovereign stack: privacy and execution layers
2025
Article Link
NEAR ZEC
See work
Prediction Market Bots & AI Related Signals
Automation and AI signal tooling for prediction markets
2025
See work
Private Airdrop Farmer
Automated airdrop farming system
2022-2023 + 2025
See work

Hobbies

I stay closely engaged with emerging technologies and track new developments through reading, podcasts and long-form content. I am motivated by working at the frontier: actively learning, testing and understanding new systems as they emerge.

Alongside this, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset focused on spotting early opportunities and being among the first to explore new products, ideas and technological shifts.

Downtime:

Sport (playing): I have played sport consistently since childhood, with county-level experience in swimming, cross-country running, tennis and gymnastics. I am also an active member of a local cricket club, representing both the 1st and 2nd XI in midweek and weekend fixtures.
Sport (following): Football (Manchester United), cricket, Formula 1, tennis and rugby.
Travel: Exploring new countries and immersing myself in different cultures.
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