Corporate Member: Validators
TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES FRICTIONLESS FINANCE
We are the technology company that built and developed the world’s first open, permissionless, pure proof-of-stake blockchain protocol that, without forking, provides the necessary security, scalability, and decentralization needed for today’s economy. With an award-winning team, we enable traditional finance and decentralized financial businesses to embrace the world of frictionless finance.
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BANKING PARTNER OF THE BBA
For nearly 200 years, our team has been dedicated to partnering with leaders in underserved sectors. We bring our dedication, expertise and security to help companies grow where others have failed. We have been focused on understanding and listening to the needs of the Digital Currency market over the past several years and now with the launch of our new brand, website and technology platforms, we are confidently offering quality and fair banking products for key players in this space. <CONTACT US>
Corporate Member: Nodes
Board of Directors
Mike Wise
Mike is a global executive consultant in blockchain, DLT, Social Tech, and eCommerce strategy in Fintech and Insurtech. Mike is the current Board Chair of the Boston Blockchain Association and is studying in the MIT Sloan School of Management technology program. Mike’s vision is to spread the influence of the Boston blockchain and innovation ecosystem around the world. To use a Boston seaport phrase, “All boats rise with the tide.”
Eric Roux
Executive and Consultant with extensive international experience who collaborates with colleagues, customers and partners to develop and implement solutions that create new business, generate sales, drive revenue, growth and profitability.
Peter Brooks
Passionate about creating innovative and actionable business strategies, product strategies, and fact-based business value / financial analyses that make a difference.What does a Blockchain Business Architect do? I define the business value of blockchain solutions for developers and solution customers, define business and technology requirements, map business value to technology architectures, and quantify the value of blockchain solutions.
John Hargrave
CEO of MEDIA SHOWER, the blockchain media company. Publisher of BITCOIN MARKET JOURNAL, trusted by 100,000 blockchain investors monthly. Author of the bestseller BLOCKCHAIN FOR EVERYONE (Simon & Schuster, July 2019). Leader of the Blockchain Revolution.
Lili Chen
With many years of customer service and business development experience, Lili is leading the membership activities, building a robust blockchain ecosystem, and exploring ways to utilize Blockchain in business operations solutions. Lili regularly participates in technical challenges and hackathons and is constantly expanding her knowledge and skillsets through continuing professional and traditional education.
Lynne Marlor
Previously Managing Director and Head of the Specialized Industries Group at BNYMellon, Lynne is the Founder of Transformational Strategies, LLC, with a long history as trusted advisor to major corporations, financial institutions, foundations and startups. Lynne has served as consultant in both valuing companies and transforming their global business development strategies. Lynne has spoken at numerous financial and innovation forums, including Oxford and Cambridge Universities, where she is Senior Advisor to EnterpriseWomen, and most notably the National Association of Financial Professionals speaking on Global Payments, Back office systems including STP, Blockchain and DEFI.
Nate Rand
Entrepreneurial in approach and driven to innovate next generation financial products and infrastructure, Nate brings a unique combination of emerging technology expertise and a consistent track record of building products and platforms for institutional clients and trading firms over 20 years in the capital markets industry, notably as Strategic Advisor to data privacy, insights, and intelligence start-up Manetu and formerly Managing Director, Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology at State Street Bank.
Sam Nathans
Sam has served as the system architect of several tech start-ups in the blockchain space. Sam has a deep understanding of blockchain structures, governance, privacy, and usability, while also being able to clearly translate tech-speak into easy-to-understand operational Use-Case applications.
David Cutler
David is a Sales Coach for B2B companies, bringing out their best with faster than expected results. Are you a Founder or salesperson that could use experienced support and corroboration on your best next steps… all the way to the close? David delivers quick wins and new tactics developed from decades of experience between SMB, enterprise, and emerging tech startups.
Caroline Dennis
Industry & Talent Engagement Chair
Caroline is a technology entrepreneur, disruptive industry advocate, and Future-of-Work Career Coach who helps students and emerging professionals build careers ignited by their passion. A frequent Blockchain Hackathon and community volunteer, she believes Blockchain can and is a unifying ecosystem that deserves a place in the mainstream. She is committed to inspiring her vast professional network in Higher Education, Cyber Security, AI, AR/VR, Simulation, Robotics, Medicine, Art, and Design to help move Blockchain Technologies forward.
Stephen Leahy
Growth-focused Sales and Operating Executive in the FinTech industry. Stephen has broad international experience in financial services on the Buy-side, Risk Management, and building Financial Services Technology platforms. Blockchain technologies remove friction from current financial system transactions. The time has come to educate regulators, operators, and consumers to the benefits of implementing blockchain technologies in the global financial system.
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We’re looking for contributors, so if you’re interested in volunteering or leading, feel free to send us an email to bostonblockchainassociation@gmail.com