
Adrian Cortez is a seasoned critic, informed advocate, and community builder in the blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) industry. He is a graduate of Yale University and has spent a two decades conducting business and networking in China. With a keen understanding of the ever-evolving world of public and private chains, Adrian is sought after by some of the most active, passionate, and insightful influencers in the crypto space for his views. By leveraging his extensive yet intimate network spanning multiple disciplines, Adrian brings a comprehensive and balanced perspective to the industry. He is a host of the CryptoLaw Podcast and is actively up-to-date on the US regulatory environment as it pertains to crypto assets. He also represents Etana Custody and works to educate institutions on the state-of-affairs for crypto asset custody solutions and helps prepare them for the inevitable future with digital assets. Adrian’s background is in international business development, investment management, and entrepreneurship. In his spare time, Adrian organizes blockchain-related meetups and hackathons and works to advance blockchain adoption through advisory and speaking engagements.
Business Development
CoinFlip
• www.linkedin.com/company/coinflipusa
Dec 2020 - Present
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Advisor
Dimension Foundation
• www.linkedin.com/company/masknetwork
May 2018 - Present
Chicago, Illinois
Strategic Advisor
DigiBuild Software
• www.linkedin.com/company/digibuild-software
May 2018 - Apr 2021
Chicago, Illinois
Principal
Chain Agnostics 链不可知论
• www.linkedin.com/company/chainagnostics
Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
Chicago, Illinois
Co-Founder
American Chinese DLT Coalition
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
Chicago, Illinois
Advisor
Chicago Blockchain Project
• www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-blockchain-project
May 2018 - Jun 2019
Chicago, Illinois
Chief Strategy Officer
Cohesion
• www.linkedin.com/company/cohesion-one
May 2018 - May 2019
Guangzhou City, Guangdong, China
Director
Tangram, Ltd.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2013
Austin, Texas Area
Quality Assurance Manager
Sourcing Associates
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
Shanghai City, China
Client Relationship Manager and Analyst
Edmunds and Associates
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
Shanghai City, China
Business Development Manager
Diversitech Labs
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
Shanghai City, China
Director of Sales
Balkan Timber Group
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
Shanghai City, China
mask.io
austenmorris.com
coinflip.tech
digibuild.com
Greater Chicago Area