everett003
Nov 54 min read
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Our creative founders bring a unique blend of vision, expertise, and innovation to Obvious. With backgrounds spanning technology, media, and entrepreneurship, they are united by a shared passion for transforming dormant intellectual property into vibrant, monetizable content.
Their pioneering spirit drives the development of cutting-edge solutions that empower content owners and creators to unlock new value and engage modern audiences effectively. Through their combined experience and dedication, our founders shape the strategic direction of Obvious, ensuring it remains at the forefront of content repurposing and monetization.
Co-Founder / CEO
Everett Kohl is an award-winning technology entrepreneur and consultant specializing in technology creation and strategy. He has developed pioneering projects in generative AI for responsible gambling, financial crime, and financial innovation, and created one of the first NFT marketplaces, introducing innovations like NFA/mint-later technology and on-chain image storage.
Everett has led teams to build a fan activation platform, a live streaming platform for athlete-fan interactions, and a product targeting teen loneliness. He contributed to the world's first commercial AI white paper and is a frequent speaker at international conferences, including Money 2020 and Finnovate Europe.
Co-Founder / CTO
With over a decade in the trenches of software engineering, Sejong stands out as a powerhouse of technical expertise. As a former tech lead at a Series-A startup fueled by $68 million in funding, he mastered the art of full-stack development, web3 blockchain innovation, and AWS cloud architecture.
Renowned for his sharp focus on web security and peak performance.
Beyond his leadership roles, he's also a highly-rated instructor on a major online learning platform, where he inspires a global community of developers, sharing insights with passion and precision.
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