AI Engineer World's Fair 2026 — unofficial import demo

Bio

**Rodrigo Coelho** (pronounced KWAY-lee-o) is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned technology leader and early web3 innovator with over two decades of experience in engineering, entrepreneurship, and decentralized infrastructure. In 2025, he became **Chief Executive Officer of Edge & Node**, the core developer of **The Graph**, where he guides the company’s vision, strategy, and global growth. Rodrigo was the first hire for The Graph, playing a pivotal role in its early architecture, ecosystem development, and community expansion. His career began in the late 1990s, when he co-founded an application development firm during the early web era, delivering solutions for Fortune 500 clients. He later founded and successfully exited two technology startups, further solidifying his track record in innovation and leadership. With a foundation in Industrial Engineering, Rodrigo is recognized for his strategic vision and deep technical expertise. He is committed to advancing the decentralized web, empowering developers, and fostering a thriving global community through research, partnerships, and open innovation. He is based in the San Francisco Bay area.

Sessions

• Agent Spending Without Controls: The Missing Infrastructure Layer for AI Pa…Thursday, July 2 · 1:30 PM – 1:50 PM · Track 2Agentic Commerce