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Margaux Avedisian, EVP Transform/Partner CoolPool #futurebitcoin

February 24, 2024November 10, 2017 by Pemo Theodore

Margaux Avedisian, EVP Transform PR/Partner CoolPool, Host of Burning Bridges with Margaux, Blockchain Entrepreneur & Comedian. Recently featured in the WSJ, New York based Margaux Avedisian is a publicist, entrepreneur, and advisor in the Bitcoin and Blockchain industry. Margaux is currently EVP at Transform PR, the leading blockchain public relations firm which has represented more than 100 blockchain companies and over 30 ICOs including Ethereum, Augur, Golem, Maidsafe, Gnosis and Unikoin. Prior to joining Transform PR, Margaux cofounded MonetaGo (a blockchain value transfer company) and Tradehill (the first Bitcoin exchange in America) as well as AlphaPoint. She was featured in the documentary “The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin” and serves as an advisor to blockchain companies like Augmate. She is also a standup comedian.

Charlie Lee, Creator Litecoin #futurebitcoin

February 24, 2024November 9, 2017 by Pemo Theodore

Charlie Lee, Creator Litecoin, the most popular alternative currency to Bitcoin. He was previously Director of Engineering at Coinbase, the most popular crypto-currency wallet and exchange. Prior to joining Coinbase, he spent 6 years at Google working on YouTube Mobile, Chrome OS, and the Google Play Games platform. Charlie earned a Bachelors and Masters degree in electrical engineering and computer science from M.I.T.

Austin Alexander, Lead Account Manager Kraken Digital Asset Exchange #futurebitcoin

February 24, 2024November 8, 2017 by Pemo Theodore

Austin Alexander, Lead Account Manager Kraken Digital Asset Exchange. Kraken is currently one of the largest and most successful cryptocurrency exchanges globally. Previously, in 2013, Austin co-founded the New York Bitcoin Center, the world’s first physical bitcoin exchange space. After nearly 5 years in the bitcoin exchange space, Austin has consulted and advised hundreds of businesses and
investors on the practical utility of cryptocurrency.

Future of Bitcoin experts #futurebitcoin

February 24, 2024November 7, 2017 by Pemo Theodore

DISCUSSION: Morgan Rockwell, CEO Bitcoin Inc; Steve Beauregard, Chief Revenue Officer Bloq; Charlie Lee, Creator Litecoin; Margaux Avedisian, VP Transform PR; Austin Alexander, Lead Account Manager Kraken Digital Asset Exchange; MODERATOR: Mark Albertson, Silicon Valley journalist

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