Discovered Bitcoin in 2016 through online poker and quickly went down the crypto rabbit hole. Co-founded The Rollup (previously DeFi Slate) in 2020, which has grown into a leading voice in blockchain media through the podcast and The Rollup Ventures. Graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy. Hosted and attended 25+ flagship crypto conferences globally, including speaking and moderating panels at Digital Asset Summit, DC Blockchain Summit, SmartCon, EthCC, and EthDenver. Dozens of partnerships with global brands across top digital assets and fintech companies, and over 75 angel investments in seed-stage blockchain and digital asset startups. Now, consulting early-stage blockchain companies while hosting conversations with founders, builders, and investors shaping the future of financial technology.