Digital assets have arrived and are here to stay. On-chain assets such as cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens ('NFTs') have quickly become a discernible and popular investment category.

Dr. Lisa Karamardian made the pitch for funding to the Hoag Innovators in October 2023. In a “Shark Tank” style of meeting, Karamardian sought to convince donors to provide money for PeriGen ...