> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://zwapx.gitbook.io/zwapx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://zwapx.gitbook.io/zwapx/about-us/the-company.md). # The company

Office in Geneva, Switzerland

## The Birth of ZwapX Before ZwapX, Yohan and Rocco were involved in the sale of pre-owned watches. In the summer of 2022, during a meeting in Paris to sell a Patek Philippe Nautilus ref: 3800, they discovered that the supposed buyer was, in fact, a scammer. Their watch was forcibly taken from them, but fortunately, the police were able to apprehend the thief, and they were able to recover the watch and return to Geneva safely. Following this incident, they shared their ordeal with KFMroot, who had a background in blockchain technology. KFMroot had a brilliant idea to develop a marketplace using blockchain technology to enable secure buying and selling. They took the time to list all the problems that Yohan and Rocco had encountered during their years in the watch sales industry and brainstormed how to address these issues through a marketplace. The following week, KFMroot began development while Yohan and Rocco pondered a name and logo. It was at this moment that ZwapX was born. "Zwap" draws a connection to "swap," with the 'S' replaced by a 'Z,' signifying the Generation Z, the largest consumers of pre-owned watches. The 'X' is often used in mathematics to represent a variable because they intended to expand into other markets in the future, such as wines, artwork, and collectible cars. ### Our Mission Our mission is to create a marketplace where customers can buy, sell, and trade their watches with confidence, alleviating concerns about security and transaction speed. We also aim to provide customers with access to a transparent database displaying real sale prices on the marketplace. *** ## The team #### Yohan ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/yohanchio), [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yohan-chiovetta/)) Co-founder & CEO In 2017, Yohan embarked on his career as an apprentice watchmaker at Rolex SA. Through his apprenticeship and his deep passion for horology, watches no longer held any secrets for him. Concurrently, he ventured into buying and selling luxury watches until 2022. In 2020, he delved into an apprenticeship in private banking at Reyl SA. From 2021 to 2022, he served in the Swiss army as a lieutenant, leading a section of 72 personnel, before returning to his love for watches with the establishment of ZwapX. #### KFMroot ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/rootkfm)) Co-founder & CTO In 2017, KFMroot began his career with a cybersecurity apprenticeship at Kyos. In 2020, he became an IT Manager at WIN SA, focusing on cybersecurity and offering Pentester services to external companies. In 2021, Before the creation of ZwapX, he served as a cybersecurity consultant for the most famous web3 company Yugalabs, where he identified a system vulnerability. #### Rocco ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/0xrdc19), [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocco-di-capua-19136317b/)) Co-founder & CMO In 2017, Rocco began his career by pursuing a business education in Geneva. He worked at FCA Motor Village for three years, specializing in marketing, customer relations, accounting, and project management. In 2020, he founded A\&R Ecom, an e-commerce company that utilized various acquisition channels such as Facebook ads, TikTok ads, and influencer marketing, quickly achieving considerable success. Subsequently, he established Nova Media Group, a company specializing in managing social media for other businesses. Always passionate about horology, he joined Yohan in 2021 in the luxury watch trade, which eventually led to the creation of ZwapX. Additionally, he manages a community of over 50,000 users for a Swiss company. #### Alexandre ([Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandre-chiovetta-b0594541/)) Expert watchmaker Advisors and Trainer After earning his diploma as a watchmaker and restorer, Alexandre has accumulated 25 years of professional experience. He spent 7 years as the Head of Watch Supply Control at Patek Philippe. Subsequently, he held key positions, including Director of After-Sales Service at the prestigious auction house Antiquorum, and worked as a watch restorer at Patrizzi & Co Auctioneers. He also contributed as a trainer and consultant for the watch department at Poly Auction. Presently, he serves as a watchmaker at Jacob & Co and works as a Consultant and Trainer for ZwapX. #### Maxper ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/maxper__)) Solidity Development Manager #### Davy ([Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davy-morin-2b9b67b0/)) Front-End / Back-End Development Manager #### Nicolas ([Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-grand-792192267/)) UI/UX Design Manager ## Joins us We are constantly seeking new, talented individuals who are passionate about the Web3 and horology space. If this describes you and you're looking for a new challenge with a dynamic team, we invite you to explore the available positions [here](https://www.jobs.ch/fr/entreprises/4da71ed2-7221-4aa8-adc9-67b29604fcce-zwapx-sa/offres-emplois/?source=search_company).