Stani Kulechov Stani Kulechov is a pioneer in DeFi and web3 social. He is the Founder and CEO of Avara, a leading software technology company building high-quality, user-friendly products based on blockchain technologies. Avara includes Aave Labs, which developed Aave – the leading DeFi protocol and Aave-native stablecoin GHO. Avara also includes social network Lens and Family, the Ethereum mobile wallet. Avara's vision is a people powered internet that benefits all.