I’m Charlie Shrem, one of Bitcoin’s early pioneers, a founding director of the Bitcoin Foundation, and a lifelong advocate for decentralized technology. Over a decade in the crypto space has given me unmatched insights, relationships, and expertise that I use to drive innovation and empower others. As the co-founder of BitInstant in 2011, I helped shape Bitcoin’s early economy, enabling 30% of all Bitcoin transactions at its peak. Through my leadership at the Bitcoin Foundation, I advocated for the standardization, protection, and promotion of Bitcoin, laying the groundwork for today’s blockchain ecosystem. Later, as COO of Jaxx, I helped launch the first-ever multi-coin wallet, making digital asset management seamless for millions. Today, I partner with trailblazing startups as an investor at Druid Ventures and manage diverse businesses through Amalgamated Suncoast Portfolio. I also host Untold Stories, a podcast uncovering the personal journeys behind crypto’s most influential leaders, with over 400 episodes to date. My mission is to make blockchain technology accessible, secure, and impactful while staying true to the ethos of transparency and decentralization that started it all. Let’s build the future of finance together.