Ivo Grigorov is Co-Founder and CEO of Real Finance, an RWA-native, EVM-compatible Layer 1 focused on institutional-grade infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets, and Co-Founder and CEO of Credefi. He is leading the company’s mission to build the rails for tokenization, risk visibility, insurance participation, and on-chain financial infrastructure. Ivo is an experienced finance specialist with a strong background in banking and financial structuring. He has been extensively involved in the development and design of diverse financial instruments across both debt and equity markets, with expertise in market risk, credit risk, capital adequacy, and management. He holds an MSC in Global Banking and Finance from European Business School (EBS), London, and has a track record in implementing financial products in traditional finance environments. He has been active in the blockchain and crypto space since early 2016, with a strong conviction in its long-term applications for financial markets.