Laszlo Szabo is a French entrepreneur best known as the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kiln, an enterprise-grade staking platform. He is also noted for his earlier entrepreneurial work, including the co-founding of the technology recruitment company Skill Hunter. Szabo's expertise in talent acquisition and product innovation is recognized as a key element in his professional success. ^{[1] [2] [3]}​

Career

Szabo began his entrepreneurial career in the technology sector by co-founding Skill Hunter, a recruitment firm specializing in tech talent. This venture established his foundation in talent acquisition and team building within the industry. He later transitioned into the blockchain and web3 space by co-founding Kiln, where he currently serves as CEO. In this role, he has guided the company's development into a significant staking-as-a-service provider. His leadership has been associated with a focus on creating user-friendly products and driving innovation. ^{[1] [2]}​

Role at Kiln

As Co-Founder and CEO, Szabo oversees the strategy and operations of Kiln. The company functions as an enterprise-grade staking platform designed to automate key staking operations for institutional clients. Kiln runs its own validator infrastructure on major Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, serving a client base that includes custodians, digital asset wallets, and cryptocurrency exchanges. ^{[1] [3]}​

Under Szabo's direction, Kiln has grown to manage over $4 billion in staked digital assets. The company has established relationships with prominent institutional clients, including Fireblocks and Binance.US, positioning itself as a leading platform in the staking sector. ^[1]​

Media Appearances

Laszlo Szabo represents Kiln at various industry conferences and events. He has participated as a speaker, contributing to discussions on blockchain infrastructure and staking. One such appearance includes delivering a "Flash Talk" at the Stable Summit, an event focused on stablecoins and related technologies. ^{[3] [4]\}​