Inveniam Appoints Mike Lempres as Chief Risk and Trust Officer

We are honored to welcome Mike Lempres as Chief Risk and Trust Officer to the Inveniam team. With a distinguished background at the intersection of law, regulation, and financial innovation, Lempres brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to Inveniam’s executive team.

Lempres most recently served as Executive in Residence at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), advising portfolio companies and shaping strategies around governance, compliance, and trust in emerging technologies. Prior to that, he was Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Coinbase, where he played a critical role during a period of rapid growth, helping the company navigate complex regulatory environments while scaling its operations globally.

“Mike brings a rare combination of legal expertise, regulatory insight, and executive leadership in blockchain and financial services,” said Patrick O’Meara, Chairman and CEO of Inveniam. “As we expand our data infrastructure for scalable AI in private markets, Mike’s leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that trust, transparency, and compliance remain at the core of everything we do.”

• Over his career, Lempres has served on the boards of both public and private companies and advised numerous fintech and blockchain startups.  
• He has also been appointed by three U.S. Presidents, working closely with two U.S. Attorneys General in roles focused on governance and public policy.  
• Beyond his work in the private sector, he was Mayor of Atherton, California (2016–2017) and served as an elected City Council Member, underscoring his deep commitment to civic leadership and public service.

In his new role, Lempres will lead enterprise risk strategy, trust frameworks, and regulatory engagement as Inveniam continues to scale its platform globally.

“I’m excited to join Inveniam at this critical inflection point,” said Lempres. “The company is building foundational infrastructure for the future of private markets, and I look forward to contributing to its next chapter of growth and impact.”

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