Vernon Jay is the Founder and CEO of Equity Platforms, Inc. — a pioneering fintech and real estate development company focused on democratizing access to capital and ownership through smart contract technology. Equity Platforms is the creator of EquityCoin®, the first digital token on the blockchain backed by affordable housing, and the architect behind EquityShare™, a community-driven capital raising portal built to empower both real estate developers and hyperlocal stakeholders to build thriving neighborhoods.
With 19 years in multifamily real estate, eight years of blockchain leadership, and experience across six continents, Vernon brings a global perspective to local impact. His goal is to inject $1 billion into historically overlooked communities through affordable housing and tech-powered investment tools.