With over a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space, Brittany Laughlin is a pioneering force dedicated to revolutionizing the financial system. As the founder and former Executive Director of the Stacks Foundation, Brittany led initiatives that propelled Stacks to a top 30 project on CoinMarketCap, including launching STX on global exchanges, establishing a robust grants and bounties program, and growing a vibrant community of over 250k members. Brittany's diverse background spans venture capital, where she has been a pivotal investor since 2014, to academia, where she teaches DeFi at Cornell Law School. Her leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in creating decentralized working groups, seeding a Labs and Accelerator program, and developing long-term treasury strategies for sustainable growth. Currently serving as Chairman of the Board at the Stacks Foundation, Brittany continues to drive innovation and collaboration within the Web3 ecosystem. She is passionate about leveraging her extensive experience to support new projects that fulfill the vision of Web3 as a transformative alternative to traditional finance. Say hello Twitter, http://twitter.com/br_ttany