Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Joins Non-Profit Manifund

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and former partner of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has joined the non-profit organization Manifund. According to reports, Ellison began working under the pseudonym "Carol" in July before transitioning to a full-time role in August. She is tasked with developing the organization's grant platform and participating in charitable initiatives. Manifund focuses on funding projects related to AI safety and effective altruism. Ellison, who previously testified against SBF following the collapse of FTX, was released from prison in January 2026 after serving part of her sentence.