Messari’s new CEO is doubling down on AI as firm cuts staff
Messari announced layoffs and a leadership change as new CEO Diran Li signaled a deeper push into AI-powered research and data tools for institutional clients.
Blockchain data provider Messari has announced a series of layoffs on Monday as its CEO, Eric Turner, stepped down to make way for the company’s “next phase” as an AI-first company.
“Today, I stepped down as CEO of Messari and handed the reins to Diran,” Turner said on X on Monday, referring to Diran Li, who ascended after serving as chief technology officer of the company for more than seven years.
He added that it “wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one for the company’s next phase, and he has my full support.”
