Frank Dumas was initially attracted to technology as a way to make free long-distance calls in the ’80s. A cheap and defective military laptop computer create the conditions for Mr. Dumas to diligently set out to learn everything he could about machine culture. He discovered an affinity for distributed computer networks and encryption in the 1990s. He worked on encryption and data compression with Steathwall Cryptologic, Softrain and Rhythm Networks. Seeing the opportunities to help finance tech-oriented resource companies and fundamental tech developers, he ventured into merchant banking. Geophysics and new mining exploration technology later led him into the mining business where he spent almost fifteen years. He has since returned to software development attracted by a renewed interest for distributed applications generated by the emergence of blockchain ledgers technology.
Frank Dumas
