AI, Startups, and Tech Innovation by Michael Heinrich
Michael Heinrich is co-founder and CEO of 0G Labs, which launched Galileo, the first AI Layer-1 blockchain testnet. Its V3 version delivers a 70% performance increase with throughput up to 2,500 transactions per second, advancing scalability.
Heinrich previously built two unicorn companies, raised over $500 million in capital, and generated $200 million+ in revenue across ventures. 0G Labs has grown to a staff of more than 650 people, marking one of the largest teams in the AI-blockchain sector. His presence at Consensus 2025 positioned him as a thought leader on decentralized AI integration.
Heinrich’s finances stem from equity in startups valued collectively in the billions of dollars, and he retains a significant stake in 0G Labs. His achievements include pioneering AI-powered consensus, scaling one of the sector’s biggest technical teams, and shaping the infrastructure linking AI and DeFi ecosystems.