At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top California based CFO’ operating in the Blockchain space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Kaiser Ng
Chief Financial Officer of Kraken
Kaiser Ng is the chief financial officer at Kraken Bitcoin Exchange.
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About Kraken: Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides spot and futures trading between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 40+ other digital assets.
Betsabe Botaitis
Co-Founder and CFO of Aikon
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About Aikon, Kueski: Aikon provides API-based Blockchain as a Service for top public blockchains including EOS, Ethereum and Libra
John Schenk
Chief Financial Officer of Make Sense Labs
John Schenk is a finance executive with 20+ years experience working for high-growth technology companies and global entertainment brands. Skills include finance, accounting, strategy, operations, business development, legal/business affairs and HR. MBA in finance from #3 ranked best MBA Finance program. Actively licensed CPA. John has successfully raised millions of dollars via equity, debt and convertible debt financing structures. #CFO #MBA #CPA #technology #startup #blockchain #crypto #socialmedia #digitalmedia #advertising #influencer #music #entertainment #losangeles
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About Make Sense Labs, Nujj, Taffy Media Inc.: Make Sense Labs Secure Messaging with Blockchain Technology
Steven Lee
COO and CFO, Co-Founder, Board of Directors of Crowdz
Founder at Crowdz.
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About Crowdz: Nasdaq for Receivables
Ken DiCross
Chief Financial Officer of Social Wallet
Ken DiCross is a Co-Founder and CFO of Social Wallet Inc. Blockchain experience includes Development Manager for BuildTeam which created innovative programs on Steem including: SteemVoter, SteemSports, and MinnowBooster. Ken created and owns Coinhawk.com, a progressive auction website for Crypto and Bullion products. Previous business experience entails operating as the District Manager for a successful hospitality group in Los Angeles of which he oversaw the profitability of 5 individual multi-million dollar restaurants. Ken has a BA in Finance from The Ohio State University.
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About AirWire, Social Wallet: Social Wallet is a breakthrough platform designed to enable cryptocurrency to be sent easily, quickly.
Charlie Glavin
CFO of Boardwalktech
Charlie Glavin has over 25 years of progressive experience, both on the corporate and investment side, in the technology, semiconductor, renewable energy, and mobility markets. Mr. Glavin was most recently CFO of TSX-listed ViXS Systems, leading a successful turnaround and eventual stock acquisition by Pixelworks for a 76% premium in 2017. Previously, Charlie was Director / CFO for Phoenix Biomass Energy and solar-focused MP2 Capital. Mr. Glavin was the CFO and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for Spreadtrum Communications in Shanghai leading its IPO and M&A/Strategy efforts, and was then retained by New Enterprise Associates as an Executive-in-Residence to work directly with companies in its Technology and Energy portfolios. For 12 years, Mr. Glavin was an award-winning, senior global semiconductor analyst for Credit Suisse, Needham, and ThinkEquity Partners. Mr. Glavin also worked as a Senior Engineer at Intel Corporation and began his career with Fidelity Investments. His ability to advise growth companies and build businesses has led him to be recruited as an independent Director or Advisor for a variety of companies, including: UK-based Mirics, FastCAP Systems, Dust Networks, Luminary Micro, Genesee Valley Trust, and Convergence Wireless. Mr. Glavin earned his Masters in Business Administration from Northwestern University (Kellogg) and a bachelors degree in Economics from Bucknell University, and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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About Boardwalktech: Boardwalktech provides patented digital ledger technology for enterprise applications
Bas Bergmans
CFO & Founder of Brickex
A serial entrepreneur and investor, Bas spent 15 years working in Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, and Strategic Change with Deloitte and PwC. Bas grew his latest venture from 0 to $80M in revenue in 4 years.
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About Brickex: BrickEX will be a full functional blockchain powered digital asset exchange for real estate.