J.D. Salbego

A crypto veteran and global leader in blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, GameFi, Metaverse & DeFi with over 10 years of experience working with Web3 blockchain-focused companies, crypto funds & exchanges, corporations, & governments providing thought-leadership on global crypto and DeFi trends to drive business growth & international expansion strategies and the development of new liquidity markets, services, products, & distribution channels across the U.S., Asia, Europe, & Middle East. An internationally-recognized subject matter expert in Web3 innovation and business, J.D. had spearheaded projects and worked with the some of the biggest global blockchain & crypto asset leaders who have cumulatively raised, manage, & generated over $2Bn. Leveraging a deep understanding of the global crypto ecosystem, J.D. has a track record of collaborating with industry-leading organizations to create fundraising, business development, operational, & go-to-market frameworks that consistently lead to profitable & sustainable growth. Over the years, J.D. has played an integral role in numerous record-breaking crowdfunding events. His work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, etc., including being linked to boosting Japan’s economy with blockchain. He is a mentor at Techstars Web3 accelerator, a featured contributor on Cointelegraph.com. In 2018 he co-organized the largest blockchain conference in the world in Tokyo (JBC2018), in partnership with the government-nationally televised with 20,000+ attendees. As a crypto thought leader, international speaker, and published author, J.D. frequently gives media interviews, is quoted, & has hosted presentations at 45+ conferences including World Economic Forum alongside industry leaders, such as Tim Draper, Roger Ver, Chang “CZ” Pengzhao & NFT gaming leaders Animcoa Brands, Polygon, Sandbox, Star Atlas, Yield Guild Games, etc. He has also studied digital business innovation under renowned Columbia Business School professor, David Rogers.