Starting with the Local Exchange Trading system (LETS) in Canada in 1991, I then moved to focusing on social and economic impact projects using special purpose currencies in Central and South America, Africa and then Asia, where I have been based the past 20 years. Meanwhile, I was active in the digital currency space in North America andEeurope. I'm recognized as one of the pioneers and leaders in this effort.
See my experience historyIn this picture I'm speaking with President of East Timor Jose Ramos-Horta. Since the mid-1990s I have provided consulting services to a wide variety of organizations from the International Development Research Center to the Provincial Government of East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, to Development Alternatives Inc., IDK Foundation, UNCTAD, UNFAO and many others. I'm a registered UN consultant.
In this picture I'm speaking at the United Nations in Geneva, opening Blockchains for Sustainable Development. Having been an educator, trainer, facilitator and mentor from grssroots activist groups to NGOs, companies and financial institutions, I develop and deliver training programs and workshops on my own and together with my collaborators. As a speaker, I have presented at numerous conferences worldwide..
In this picture I'm speaking at AMCHAM South Korea's first Blockchain Event. Much of my work as a team member in a company has been in positions at the intersection of partnerships, business development, sales, marketing, communications, community management, an on speaking on behalf of a project, foundation, or company as a representative.
I've taken the long and winding road and preferred to take the path of a generalist, although I have also taken time to dive deep and specialize in certain key areas. I have lots of experience outside of these three main areas, so if you think I may be suitable in a completely different area, don't hesitate to bring it up when we talk.
Contact Me NowWhat I've been Doing Lately
Here's a few pictures that tell the story of what I've been doing in this field he past 30 years.
I was one of the speakers at BlockBali 3 in November 2019
I was hired by Princeton University Press to review their award-winning textbook.
2017-2019 have beeen whirlwind years for me in the Blockchain Industry, and I've been fortunate to meet many key and top individuals who have been contributing.
As lead organizer, I had the opportunity to bring some of the best people in the Blockchain Industry to United Nations Headquarters in Geneva to talk about how blockchain technologies for the meeting of UN Sustainable Development Goals
My colleagues from Qoin Foundation and I were in Lusaka, Zambia for a training on Incentivization for Impact for our client Solidaridad.
Bernard and I have been friends since 1994, collaborators and friends, and it's been a year since he elevated to higher ground.
I was invited to attend the invitation-only 75th Anniversary of the signing of the Bretton Woods Agreement.
Oscar Darmawan is co-Founder and CEO of Indodax, Indonesia's first and largest Crypto Exchange with 1,800,000 members, and we've been friends since early 2014.
I'm always on the lookout for good people, quality leadership, functional teams and interesting, future-changing projects. If you think I'd be a valuable addition to your effort, do contact me and tell me about who you are and what you're up to!
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