Technology (technology companies, software, hardware, telcos, etc.)
Company: Puff the Dragon/Yield Platinum/UoL
Position: COO/CHRO, Cofounded, and Associate Professor
Description:
Dr. Vias Nicolaides, Ph.D., has over 20 years of experience in Organizational Behavior (OB) and Human Capital Management, with expertise in both Web2 and Web3 industries. Financially independent, he is dedicated to teaching, educating, and mentoring in Business, Psychology, and Technology. Vias is co-founder of Yield Platinum, a professor at the University of Limassol, and COO & CHRO of a Web3 company, "Puff the Dragon," valued at $94M FDV. Dr. Nicolaides specializes in organizational science and human capital management. His work emphasizes developing organizational culture and fostering both physical and online communities to boost engagement and effectiveness. Moreover, he is proficient in research methodology and statistical analysis and takes a data-analytic approach to decision making. His interests include human behavior, DeFi, tokenomics and community engagement. Since 2017, he has founded and mentored George Mason University's Web3 Innovators Club. Vias has published in renowned journals like Leadership Quarterly and presented at International conferences (e.g., AoM). He has consulted for clients like Booz Allen Hamilton, PDRI, APTIMA, the American Bankers Association, the Department of the Navy, and the U.S. Army Research Institute. Internationally, he has consulted in the UAE, South Korea, Mexico, and Europe. At the University of Limassol, he led the creation of the Department of Psychology and helped locals leverage Web3 technology, assisting artists in selling NFTs on OpenSea. A native Cypriot, Vias speaks English, Greek, and Spanish fluently.
Years with the company: Various positions with various years
Years in current position: Various positions with various years