Hester M. Peirce was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and was sworn in on January 11, 2018. Prior to joining the SEC, Commissioner Peirce conducted research on the regulation of financial markets at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She was a Senior Counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, where she advised Ranking Member Richard Shelby and other members of the Committee on securities issues. Commissioner Peirce served as counsel to SEC Commissioner Paul S. Atkins. She also worked as a Staff Attorney in the SEC’s Division of Investment Management.

Commissioner Peirce was an associate at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now WilmerHale) and clerked for Judge Roger Andewelt on the Court of Federal Claims. Commissioner Peirce earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics from Case Western Reserve University and her JD from Yale Law School.

Commissioner Peirce has been designated as the leader of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force.

A prominent figure in international relations.With a primary focus on promoting Bermuda in the global discourse, Anthony has been influential in spearheading and supporting business development initiatives, particularly those in the burgeoning fintech and digital asset sector.

Lou Kerner is the Founder of CryptoMondays, the largest crypto IRL community in web3 with chapters
in 60+ cities. In 2026, CryptoMondays released MondAI, it’s community management AI agent.
Lou also started the Decentralized AI Agent Alliance (“DAIAA”), founded in January, 2025 “To foster
the development and proliferation of decentralized AI agents through education, activism, research, and
events.” Today, DAIAA has 200+ Founding Members.

Lou’s been a crypto thought leader since 2013, when the Wall Street Journal called Lou “Wall Street’s
Bitcoin Expert”. Lou’s ranked among the most influential crypto bloggers on Medium and regularly
keynotes major crypto industry events. Lou started his career as an equity analyst following media
companies for Goldman Sachs. Lou has a B.A. from U.C.L.A. and an MBA from Stanford.

Hacken is an end-to-end blockchain security & compliance partner for digital assets. Unlike traditional providers, Hacken was born on blockchain. We combine deep Web3 & DLT expertise with enterprise-grade quality, AI-powered offensive security, and globally recognized certifications. Since 2017, Hacken has been trusted by 1,500 adopters including the European Commission, ADGM, MetaMask, Ethereum Foundation, and Binance to secure the new digital frontier

Patrina Pelton-Smith is the principal consultant & CEO of The Business of Charity, LLC., a consultancy focused on formation, capacity building, and grant/proposal writing to support non-profit and small business clients in successfully funding their mission.

She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), serving as the 2025-26 President for the NAWBO Houston Chapter.
Patrina is also an international speaker and trainer, having spoken at the 2022 NAWBO regional meeting, 2023 and 2024 GPA national and regional conferences, 2024 Fearlessly You: Vibrant Living Women’s Summit, the international 2024 Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, DeFi, and Conversation (CBDC) Cruise, hosted by the Blockchain Legal Institute, Inc, and the 2025 Best Boards Conference, hosted by Rice University, as well as hosting BOC Get Grants! Boot Camp training sessions. She continues to augment her skills through local and national webinars and conferences.

His work centers on leveraging data to understand blockchain adoption, developer activity, and network performance. Kyle frequently shares insights on decentralized technologies, data-driven decision-making, and the future of Web3 infrastructure.

David is a retired IRS federal agent and cybercrime specialist with deep expertise in digital assets and data analytics. A pioneer in early crypto investigations, he contributed to foundational work that shaped enforcement in the space. He now leads a technology research and design company focused on AI and quantum-resistant systems.

Founder and Executive Director of the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), a global non-profit dedicated to connecting government and private sector innovators. With over 15,000 members across 120 cities, he leads an international network focused on solving public sector challenges through decentralized technology. His professional background includes over 30 years of experience in IT systems evaluation, government contracting, and 13 years of military service as an infantry and intelligence officer. Under his leadership, the GBA has developed the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM), a framework recognized globally for establishing standards of trust and transparency in blockchain adoption. Gerard is a passionate advocate for using “trust protocols” to eliminate fraud and corruption in global governance.

Eric Guthrie is a partner at the Coach and Law Group and a recognized voice in the blockchain and digital asset space. He is the author of Blockchain or Die and Blockchain or Die Harder, where he explores the intersection of emerging technologies with finance, law, and global markets.

With a focus on the convergence of finance, regulation, and innovation, Eric brings a global perspective to digital assets, covering trends across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. His work highlights key areas such as tokenization, international regulation, national security considerations, and stablecoins—making him a sought-after speaker on the future of blockchain in a rapidly evolving world.

Carmen Pangilinan is a founding Director at the Alignment Ethics Center, where her work focuses on advancing responsible development and ethical alignment in artificial intelligence. With a background in business development and strategic advisory across emerging technologies, Carmen works at the intersection of innovation, governance, and industry adoption. She brings experience helping organizations translate complex technologies into practical strategies, partnerships, and real-world implementation.
In addition to her work in AI ethics, Carmen has expertise in blockchain and digital asset ecosystems, particularly in identifying business use cases and supporting organizations as they explore and adopt decentralized technologies. Across both industries, her work centers on strategic partnerships, ecosystem development, and advising teams on how emerging technologies can be deployed responsibly and effectively.

Tej Anand is Clinical Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland in College Park. He serves as the Academic Director of the Blockchain Business Imperative and the Blockchain Business Accelerator. Tej began his work in the blockchain industry in 2015, focused on applying blockchain to ease the administrative burden and lack of transparency in healthcare data management. His work was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Since 2018, Tej has focused on full-time initiatives as an educator and leader on Blockchain, FinTech, and AI. He has mentored executives, undergraduate students, graduate students, veterans, and entrepreneurs. His foundational book “Blockchain and Smart Contract Ethereum Solution Development” was published in 2022. Tej conducted graduate work in AI and he holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University. Additional current interests include blockchain analytics, threat detection, and blockchain & AI.

Senior Counsel at Mastercard, Global Blockchain and Digital Assets. Supporting on various aspects of crypto and blockchain-related initiatives, products, and services. Strong background and passion for FinTech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency developed through my previous roles and education. Previously a Group Legal Counsel at a Web 3 start up, where I built out critical early infrastructure, covering intellectual property, financial services, corporate, regulatory, and other matters at a global level.

Career started in a mix of traditional financial services industry, working at Northview Group and CMC Markets, focusing on secured lending, trading, derivatives, and commercial law.

Anthony Diaz is a globally recognized entrepreneur, visionary, and marketing maverick, and founder of multiple successful global ventures, serving as the Founder behind the RYO Project. With over 40 years of experience, he has built and scaled companies across health, wellness, marketing, and entertainment throughout Asia Pacific and global markets. A pioneer in cryptocurrency adoption since 2012, he is known for bridging traditional industries with the emerging Web3 economy, driving real-world utility and global impact.

Lani Dizon is a global entrepreneur and Co-Founder of the RYO Project, with over 32 years of experience in business development, global marketing, and executive leadership. She has co-founded and led multiple successful companies across wellness, beauty, fintech, and personal development. Known for building strong global networks and consumer-focused solutions, she is focused on driving real-world adoption of blockchain through accessibility, simplicity, and human-centered design.

Hiroshi Uehara is a prominent figure in the Japanese digital asset landscape, serving as the Representative Director and General Counsel of CoinHub. With deep expertise in Japanese regulatory compliance, he has worked closely with government bodies including the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. He is actively engaged with the FSA and JVCEA, helping navigate the legal and operational landscape of digital asset solutions in Japan’s evolving Web3 environment.

Bertram Seitz is a seasoned financial leader and the CEO of ARYZE, a pioneering Danish fintech firm dedicated to building the “plumbing” for the future of global payments. With over 40 years of experience across foreign exchange (FX), commodities, and trading, Bertram specializes in bridging the gap between legacy financial systems and the digital-first economy.

Proud tax partners of Coinbase, Metamask, H&R Block, TNF, RKO, Citrin Cooperman, H.t Digital, Binance, Bybit, Phantom, Fuel3 and more. I lead strategic partnerships across the U.S for crypto tax compliance.

At the intersection of real estate, law, and emerging technology, Mona Hall McKenzie, Esq. is a forward-thinking professional uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between traditional property markets and the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. With more than 30 years of experience across the real estate and legal industries, she brings a rare combination of practical expertise and visionary thinking to every conversation.

Her commitment to blockchain innovation is reflected in her active leadership and membership roles within the space. She currently serves as the Prince George’s County Ambassador for the Maryland Blockchain Association, and is a member of the Government Blockchain Association, the Blockchain Legal Institute, and the Global Blockchain Business Council. Through these affiliations, she is at the forefront of exploring how distributed ledger technology, smart contracts, and tokenization are fundamentally transforming real estate transactions, property ownership, and investment strategies.

Her deep roots in real estate and law provide a powerful foundation for this work. She serves as a Commercial Real Estate Broker specializing in multifamily properties with KW Commercial, and as an Associate Broker in the Residential Division at Keller Williams Preferred Properties in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She serves clients across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, and is part of a commercial investment team that collectively owns over $13 million in multifamily properties. Her career has spanned roles as a licensed attorney, EEO/Fair Housing/Marketing Specialist, Residential Associate Broker, investor, and landlord/property manager — giving her a 360-degree view of the industry that blockchain stands to disrupt and enhance.

Her legal training sharpens her understanding of the regulatory, contractual, and compliance dimensions of blockchain adoption in real estate — an area of critical importance as governments and institutions navigate this new landscape. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also a current CCIM candidate, underscoring her dedication to continuous professional growth.

When not working with clients or advancing blockchain education, Mona volunteers with several real estate-oriented organizations. She is guided by a principle that increasingly resonates in the digital asset era: “Building Multi-Generational Wealth, One Property at a Time.”

Benjamin Diggles is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Constellation Network, with over 25 years of experience in web, software development, and digital design. He specializes in go-to-market strategy for emerging enterprise technologies, including blockchain and mobile, and is known for building and leading cross-functional teams that deliver scalable, real-world solutions.

Dave is a Chief Product Officer with 25+ years of experience scaling product-led businesses in VC- and PE-backed companies. He specializes in commercializing emerging technologies, driving ARR growth, and aligning product strategy with measurable business impact. He has led global teams across product, engineering, marketing, and customer success, delivering enterprise platforms in Web3, AI/ML, cybersecurity, IoT, and automation. Dave is known for building high-performing teams and partnering with executives and boards to create long-term value.

Bourn is a Senior Corporate Counsel in the corporate and commercial practice at BeesMont Law Limited. He advises on a wide range of local and international corporate and regulatory matters, with experience in banking and finance, debt capital markets, trustee practice, trade finance, Islamic finance, investment funds, real estate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and structuring transactions. Bourn’s practice has a particular emphasis on digital asset businesses and structures, including advising in relation to establishment and licensing of digital asset businesses in Bermuda. Before joining BeesMont, Bourn gained experience working in several overseas jurisdictions including England and Wales, the Channel Islands and the Russian Federation.

Lawyer admitted in Spain, England and Wales. Co-founder and CEO of asset tokenization project (RealFund) and on-chain dispute resolution (ArbStore). Ethics & Compliance Officer with several large multinational technology companies. C-Suite since 2000, including the Management Board of a USD20bn NASDAQ-US listed company. Director of the IE-Elecnor Business Knowledge Hub.

Adjunct professor at IE University and IE Business School, lecturing on blockchain, ethics, sustainability, governance and compliance. Frequent speaker at international conferences and business schools. Chapter Lead of Government Blockchain Association in Spain. Co-founder of the International Tech Law Consortium (ITLC). Member of the Advisory Board at Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) .

Marjolein Geus has led the European Blockchain Sandbox project, an initiative of the European Commission that ran from 2023 until the beginning of 2026. She is a partner at the international law firm Bird & Bird, specializing in European and international regulatory projects with a focus on innovation and technology. Marjolein is the Chair of Bird & Bird’s Global Tech & Comms Group and head of the firm’s international Regulatory and Public Affairs group.

Patrick Azzopardi is the CEO and cofounder of DOWSERS, a French deeptech building a Defensive Formal Verification Platform to protect smart contracts and blockchains from AI-driven attacks

Kuba Ruiz is a Senior Counsel in the Warsaw Commercial team, advising clients since 2004 with extensive experience in IT and new technologies, transactional and commercial law, and dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and mediation.

He has been involved in or led dozens of IT projects, including the largest IT system implementations in Poland, covering central banking systems, ERP and CRM deployments, IT governance audits and DORA implementation projects. His dispute resolution experience spans dozens of cases, including representing Poland in BIT international arbitrations.

Kuba holds a Master of Laws degree from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw and a second Master of Laws from the Amsterdam Law School at the Universiteit van Amsterdam, specialising in International Trade Law and International Investment Arbitration.

As General Counsel at Hacken, I lead the legal function, manage cross-border corporate governance, and built our legal operations from scratch while actively navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Chris Light is well known in the Technology, Entrepreneurial, Blockchain, and Global Development communities. He has undertaken Technology activities worldwide, including as an Information Technology Advisor for the U.S. Presidential Initiative to End Hunger in Africa. His work has been recognized at White House and Embassy level for the Department of State, together with Administrator level for USAID. He served three years as a co-chair for ICT4D/Digital Development for the Society for International Development-United States including serving twice as an Innovation Judge for their Annual Conference.

His work with Blockchain, Supply, and Value Chains has been featured by both MIT and the LSE.  E-Livestock Global was used as an orientation case study for incoming Supply Chain Master’s Students at the Smith Business School at the University of Maryland (2024.) He won the Innovation Award at the 2022 SID-US Annual conference for the E-Livestock Traceability solution. He also put Zimbabwe at the top of the search results for Livestock and Blockchain. He serves as a country ambassador for the Global Business Blockchain Council. In 2025 he was appointed as a Member of the Board of Advisors to the Smith Business School at the University of Maryland. This year he was appointed as an advisory council member for Entrepreneurship by the Alumni Association.

Chris Light has a master’s degree from Boston University and has a double Major/double Degree from the University of Maryland. He was the graduation student speaker at the former and commencement marshal at the latter. E-Livestock Global was a graduate of the inaugural cohort of the Blockchain Accelerator at the Smith School of Business (University of Maryland.) He has completed Blockchain certificate course work at both MIT and UC Berkeley.

Sunitha V Kumar, a software engineer with interest in AI technology. Due to my daughter’s interest in robotics, my husband Kumar ventured into AI powered robotics solution for all verticals.

RobotLAB Bethesda helps businesses, public institutions, and organizations adopt practical AI-powered robotics solutions. Backed by RobotLAB Inc’s national experience in robotics integration, we provide local support for robot demos, solution planning, deployment, training, service, and ongoing customer success.

RobotLAB Bethesda support industries such as education, hospitality, healthcare, restaurants, retail, facilities, government, senior living, cleaning, delivery, and customer engagement. Our mission is to make robotics simple, useful, and accessible for organizations looking to improve operations, support their teams, and prepare for the future of AI automation.

VP of Strategy and Growth at Mansa Musa Minerals and author of “Why You Shouldn’t Be the CEO (and Other Ways to Save Your Startup).” With over 20 years of experience across technology, finance, and digital infrastructure, and more than a decade in Web3, she specializes in real-world asset tokenization, digital asset infrastructure, and bridging traditional mining and precious metals markets with modern financial innovation. She helps founders and leadership teams scale credible businesses in complex environments, supporting institutional-grade products at the intersection of emerging technology, market structure, and strategic decision-making.

Ralph Benko is the co-founder, director and general counsel of F1R3FLY Industries, Inc. He served as senior counselor to the Chamber of Digital Commerce, to the American Blockchain PAC, and is a cofounder and executive of the Washington Power and Light policy institute.  He coauthored Redefining the Future of the Economy: governance blocks and economic architecture and Blockchain With American Character and served as editor of the 500th anniversary edition of Copernicus’s essay On the Minting of Money.  He has worked in or closely with three White Houses, two executive branch agencies, and two Congresses and served as long time senior counselor to Gen. Buzz Aldrin. In 2022 he was recognized by HackerNoon.com as contributor of the year in the categories of politics, economics, science, philosophy, art and scaling.

Keith Lawhorn is Chief Information Security Officer of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, where he leads the architecture of a sovereign U.S. stablecoin — covering smart-contract design, AML/KYC automation, key management, and cross-chain interoperability across an eight-chain deployment. Before stepping into the CISO role, Keith spent more than a decade as software architect on a multi-agency federal intelligence program countering trade-based money laundering and sanctions evasion for CBP, HSI, DHS, JIATF, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Five Eyes partners. His earlier career includes senior consulting at Microsoft (DHS, DOJ, ICE, CBP), commercial banking platform work for SunTrust, and the Federal Reserve Bank’s first PKI initiative. Keith holds the CISSP, Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI), and Certified Blockchain Developer (CBD) credentials, and is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute.

With over 25 years of Wall Street experience, Joseph Saldana held executive roles at major global investment banks, asset management firms, private equity, hedge funds, and wealth  management organizations. As a Senior Executive at Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers, and Pinnacle Advisor Group, he led sales and marketing efforts, developing mission statements and
value propositions for diverse channels. He spearheaded mergers and acquisitions for leading global banks, including the sale of a major passive asset management business to Northern Trust. His initiatives introduced business efficiencies, reengineering operations to enhance competitiveness in the global market. Leveraging expertise across technology, risk
management, operations, and compliance, he successfully managed large-scale global organizations as well as startup hedge funds, private equity firms, and wealth management businesses. His leadership created a track record of driving organizational growth and aligning multi-disciplinary functional groups to achieve strategic objectives.

Pat LaVecchia is the Founder and CEO of Oasis Pro, a fintech infrastructure company focused on blockchain-based digital securities, regulated market infrastructure, and real-world asset tokenization. Oasis Pro developed institutional-grade infrastructure for issuing and trading digital securities and, in 2025, was acquired by Ondo Finance to help build regulated tokenized securities markets in the United States. Pat now serves as CEO of Oasis Pro Inc., an Ondo Finance company and is part of Ondo Finance’s senior leadership team.

Pat has more than 30 years of experience across capital markets, investment banking, private equity, fintech, and regulated market infrastructure. He built Oasis Pro from inception through scale, growing the company to 45+ employees, raising approximately $34 million in funding, including a $27 million Series A, and expanding its broker-dealer capabilities to support SEC/FINRA-aligned digital securities workflows, including ATS, broker-dealer, transfer-agent coordination, and investor-protection infrastructure.

Milton Guarderas is a forward-thinking leader in blockchain, digital assets, and financial infrastructure, with over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology and global finance. He is the founder of QNTMstack, where he is pioneering next-generation solutions designed to enable secure, sovereign-grade digital asset systems for governments, financial institutions, and enterprises.

Milton’s work is centered on building the foundational infrastructure required for the next evolution of financial markets—bridging traditional systems with decentralized technologies. Through QNTMstack, he is advancing the development of sovereign digital bearer instruments and secure key management architectures that prioritize resilience, compliance, and long-term scalability.

In addition to his leadership role, Milton serves as a U.S. Ambassador to the UK–US Crypto Alliance, where he works alongside policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to strengthen transatlantic collaboration on digital asset policy, innovation, and adoption.

Known for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies, Milton has led initiatives spanning digital asset integration, tokenized financial instruments, and regulatory-aligned system design. His approach emphasizes security-first innovation and the creation of trusted environments where institutions can confidently adopt emerging technologies.

Through his work, Milton continues to shape the future of financial systems by making digital assets more secure, trusted, and accessible—unlocking new opportunities for innovation at both the sovereign and institutional level.

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. 

Since 2005, Vernon has dedicated his life to community-building through multifamily acquisitions and asset management, facilitating over $180 million in real estate transactions nationwide. His mission is rooted in creating economic opportunities in underserved communities through a blend of innovation, advocacy, and action.

With over 19 years in multifamily real estate, eight years of immersive blockchain leadership, and experience traveling across six continents, Vernon brings a global perspective to local impact. His goal is to use Equity Platforms as a vehicle to inject $1 billion into historically overlooked communities through affordable housing and tech-powered investment tools.

Vernon graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon, one of the nation’s top-ranked prep schools, and attended Seton Hall University, majoring in finance.

Dave Isbitski is Chief Developer Relations Engineer at Chainlink Labs, where he helps enterprises, developers, and financial institutions adopt next-generation technologies including blockchain infrastructure, tokenized assets, stablecoins, AI agents, and decentralized systems.

Over the past 30+ years, Dave has helped organizations navigate major platform shifts across cloud computing, mobile, voice AI, blockchain, and now artificial intelligence. Prior to Chainlink, he held leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and AWS, including serving as the first Chief Evangelist for Amazon Alexa, where he helped scale the Alexa Skills Kit ecosystem to more than 100,000 skills, 700,000 developers, hundreds of millions of devices, and billions of weekly interactions worldwide.

Today, Dave is focused on AI-native software development, agentic workflows, developer productivity, and the intersection of AI and decentralized systems. He actively builds with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google AI technologies and shares practical implementation patterns, experiments, and field notes through his Real World AI Lab project.

A frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, technical educator, and trusted advisor to CTOs, engineering leaders, and enterprise teams, Dave is passionate about helping organizations understand and adopt transformative technologies that create real-world impact. Follow him online at thedavedev.com.

Jean-Philippe Beaudet is Policy Director at The Digital Chamber, where he leads AI, quantum computing, and digital assets policy. He represents TDC in meetings with Congress, has co-authored reports on blockchain and national security, and has drafted legislative text on financial services and AI regulation for bipartisan lawmakers. Prior to TDC, Beaudet worked at the Washington Kurdish Institute on political autonomy in the MENA region and co-founded YourStory International, a 501(c)(3) operating in Haiti focused on community development. He holds an M.A. in International Affairs and Policy Analysis from American University’s School of International Service and B.A.s in History and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Abraham Fich is a Policy Associate at The Digital Chamber, the first and largest blockchain and digital assets trade association in the United States. He works across federal and state policy, partnering with firms across the Web3 and financial ecosystem to advance their regulatory and legislative interests in Washington and beyond. His prior experience includes public policy roles at a major international law firm and a bespoke government affairs firm, as well as work on Capitol Hill as a congressional intern and campaign fellow for Representative Mikie Sherrill, who is currently Governor of New Jersey. Abe holds a B.A. with high honors in History and Political Science from the University of Maryland.

Vaidehi Rao is the CEO and Co-Founder of BlenTek, Inc., a Maryland-based company building AI-native reconciliation infrastructure for the tokenized economy. BlenTek automates the manual, error-prone work that fund administrators face when reconciling on-chain positions for tokenized private equity, credit, and treasury funds — turning a process that takes 40-plus staff hours a day into a single NAV-ready file delivered each morning.

Vaidehi brings more than 18 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale data and digital transformation programs, including senior roles at Capital One and Barclays, where she built and led systems handling financial data at massive scale. She founded BlenTek to bring that same rigor to the back office of institutional tokenization — the layer that has to work before tokenized assets can scale.

BlenTek is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business and Maryland Small Business Enterprise, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Stephanie J. Lin is a business transformation and People strategy executive with 25 years of experience partnering with financial institutions, fintech companies, and high-growth startups scale through operational excellence, organizational design, regulatory expertise, and strategic talent leadership.

She currently serves as Chief People Officer at ABFinance, a next-generation digital currency exchange powered by advanced AI and blockchain technologies, where she partners with executive leadership to build the organizational infrastructure, leadership capability, and governance needed to support innovation, global growth, and regulatory readiness.

Throughout her career, Stephanie has held senior leadership positions with Deutsche Bank, CICC Securities, CFSB, and multiple venture-backed startups, leading business transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and fintech. She has built and scaled People and Operations functions from inception, guided organizations through periods of rapid growth, and advised founders, CEOs, boards, and executive teams on organizational strategy, workforce planning, risk management, and operational execution.

Recognized for translating business strategy into organizational capability, Stephanie combines deep financial services expertise with a modern understanding of emerging technologies to help organizations build resilient, high-performing cultures that fuel innovation and sustainable growth.
A lifelong New Yorker, Stephanie is based in New York City. Outside of her executive career, she is an avid cultivator of rare tropical plants, applying the same patience, precision, and appreciation for long-term growth that have defined her professionally.

Joseph Ziolkowski is Relm’s founder and CEO. With nearly 15 years of experience in risk management, Joseph saw a clear need for aligned insurance capacity to support companies breaking new ground. In 2019, he started Relm to provide the resilience these innovators need to thrive. Today, Relm partners with businesses in emerging industries, helping them manage their risk so they can stay focused on what they do best — push limits and drive change.