# Igor Haleta

> Crypto exchange operator for regulated markets. Based in Warsaw, Poland, with 8+ years across exchange operations, market entry, VASP and VARA advisory, crypto M&A due diligence, tokenization and regulated growth.

Igor Haleta operates and grows crypto exchanges in regulated markets. His work combines exchange operations, market entry, regional growth, compliance-aware operating models and commercial execution across Europe, the UAE, MENA and Asia.

## Best Fit

- Senior operator roles: General Manager, Country Manager, Regional Director, Head of Exchange Operations, Head of Operations, Market Entry Lead.
- C-level and founding-operator roles in regulated crypto, exchanges, VASPs, fintech and tokenization platforms.
- Selective advisory mandates: exchange operations, market entry, VARA/VASP readiness, crypto M&A due diligence, tokenization and fundraising.

## Track Record

- 8+ years building and scaling crypto and Web3 products.
- Team scaled from 3 to 68 people.
- $1M+ capital raised with P&L ownership.
- 50,000+ users launched in 3 months.
- $30M+ monthly trading volume driven through KOL and partnership growth.
- 10+ ICO/STO launches led.
- 40+ crypto projects consulted.
- 20+ events as speaker and participant.
- 10+ LinkedIn recommendations from C-level executives.

## Experience Snapshot

- Head of Exchange Operations, UMO, Dubai: VARA-aligned exchange operations and UAE market-entry infrastructure.
- CEO, Comet Space, Dubai: P&L ownership, team scaling and mobile/Web3 product launch.
- Independent crypto exchange and regulatory consulting, EU and MENA: BD, operations, VASP/VARA advisory and Bitget EU KOL growth.
- Head of Crypto Operations, Stobox: CEX/DEX operations for tokenized securities, ICO/STO launches, investor roadshows in China and the EU.

## Side Project

Soulmate is a side project: an AI companion iOS app shipped solo from idea to App Store in 8 weeks using React Native, the Claude API and Supabase. It demonstrates hands-on AI product capability; Igor's primary specialty remains crypto exchange operations.

## Pages

- Home: https://igorhaleta.com/
- CV: https://igorhaleta.com/cv/
- CV PDF: https://igorhaleta.com/assets/Igor_Haleta_CV.pdf
- Full AI context: https://igorhaleta.com/llms-full.txt

## Contact

- Email: galetigor@gmail.com
- Telegram: https://t.me/galet777
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igor-haleta/