TechFlow news — Kathryn Haun, director at Coinbase, announced on social media that she will be stepping down from the board at the end of her third term this year, after serving more than seven years. Haun stated that the crypto industry is undergoing a period of significant expansion and that Coinbase is well-positioned to thrive. At the same time, her venture capital firm, Haun Ventures, is growing rapidly, making this the ideal moment for her to fully focus on supporting its expanding portfolio of founders and building a lasting venture brand.
Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong responded, noting that Haun supported and believed in Coinbase when it was still an obscure small exchange. As the longest-serving independent director, Haun served as the first audit/risk chair, member of the compensation committee, and inaugural chair of the nominations/governance committee, playing a role in every aspect of Coinbase’s journey to going public. Armstrong particularly expressed gratitude for Haun’s guidance on regulatory strategy and on knowing when to compromise or take legal action.
