David Gokhshtein
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About
Entrepreneur, crypto commentator, podcast host, politician, and social media personality known for being the founder of Gokhshtein Media and host of the interview series The Breakdown. He is also known for his content about cryptocurrency, finance, politics, markets, motivation, and culture which he shares on TikTok with over 470,000 followers.
Before fame
He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1999 and worked in traditional finance before building his career in cryptocurrency, media, and digital commentary.
Trivia
He ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 1st Congressional District in 2020. He has been a contributor for Forbes Finance Council and has published articles about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and regulation. He also writes for The Street.
Family life
He was born to parents Efim Gokhshtein and Margarita Gokhshtein.
Associated with
He has hosted Michael Saylor on an episode of The Breakdown in December 2025.
