March 6th - March 10th
About Crypto Tax Awareness Week
Starting March 6th, we’ll launch the Tax Awareness Week, a revolutionary educational initiative designed to help you stay on top of your crypto tax obligations and thrive in the ever-evolving world of blockchain tech. This week-long campaign brings together diverse and international leaders from cryptocurrency, web3, NFTs & more – to give an unprecedented insight into what it takes to succeed.
We’ve joined forces with renowned Web3 companies, who share our vision, to create exclusive educational resources that will empower mainstream crypto adoption, from live webinars and tutorials to tips and live Q&A sessions!Don’t miss your chance to stay up to date on the ever changing industry! Secure a free ticket now and discover what you’ve been missing.
Agenda
Monday March 6th
On Monday, join us as we explore the taxation of cryptocurrency and uncover what you need to know about your financial obligations. Explore this exciting new asset class while diving deep on topics like capital gains taxes and more!
TUESDAY March 7th
WEDNESDAY March 8th
THURSDAY March 9th
FRIDAY March 10th
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Speakers


Mung Ki Woo
VP of Trust Services at Ledger


Kyle Thornton
Head of CS Americas at Ledger


John D. (Don) Fort
Director of Investigations at Kostelanetz LLP, and the immediate past Chief of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation (CI) Division


Jagruti Solanki
Sr. Product Manager


Barry West
Founder and CEO of West Wing Advisory Services


Justin Macari
Crypto CPA and owner of MacTax


Brian Foster
Head of Product for DASH


Ernesto Contreras
Head of Partnerships for DASH


Marina Siradegyan
Communications Officer for DASH


Jeremy Allen
Founder of Sorare Tools


Deborah Ojengbede
CEO of AFEN Blockchain Network
In addition to being the CEO of AFEN Blockchain Group, Deborah Ojengbede has over 5 years of banking experience under her belt, with a diverse background that includes Strategy & Innovation, Business Development, and Women Banking.
Deborah’s culminating experience is now being utilized to drive blockchain adoption in Africa through innovative web3 protocols.


Laura Cole
Blockchain Attorney from International Blockchain Legal


Catie Romero-Finger
CEO of BABs Labs


Emily Landon
CEO and Founder of The Crypto Recruiters


Michelle Abbs
Founder & CEO Web3 Equity


Nick Rotola
CEO of WE3 Group, formerly Web3 Gallery


George Shakro
Associate Attorney - Tax Controversy, Gordon Law Group


John Shaw
Manager - Cryptocurrency (Digital Assets), Gordon Law Group


Lee Bratcher
President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council
Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 100 member companies and hundreds of individuals that seek to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin, crypto and blockchain innovation.
The TBC helped to research two pieces of blockchain legislation that were passed in the 87th Legislative session and were signed into effect by Governor Abbott. Lee and the TBC team have a specific focus on the regulatory environment around Bitcoin mining in Texas. The TBC hosted the Texas Blockchain Summit in Austin at which speakers like Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Cynthia Lummis and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce addressed the sold-out audience.
He is also a Captain in the US Army reserves working as Tech Scout for the 75th Innovation Command that supports Army Futures Command. Formerly, Lee was a political science professor at Dallas Baptist University teaching international relations and blockchain courses.


Matt Walsh
Co-founder of Castle Island Ventures
Matt Walsh is the co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on companies in the blockchain / cryptoasset sector. Prior to founding Castle Island Ventures, Matt was a Vice President at Fidelity Investments, where he led a number of the firm’s blockchain R&D initiatives. While at Fidelity, he led the creation, operationalization and the investment strategy of a private fund focused on cryptoasset investments.
Prior to Fidelity, Matt was a management consultant in the Private Equity practice at Arthur D. Little and worked in a corporate strategy role at iHeartMedia. Matt holds a BS in Business Administration from Babson College and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.


Maximilian Widmer
Brand Partner at Blockworks
ZenLedger


Pat Larsen
Co-Founder / CEO
Pat is a former Amazon business manager with a strong background in managing profit and loss statements up to $100 million. His career has taken him through various industries, including M&A investment banking, marketing analytics, and e-commerce start-ups.
Aside from his professional experience, he also has a unique background as a Navy helicopter mission commander with two combat tours.In 2017, he co-founded Zenledger, a company that specializes in helping cryptocurrency investors manage their accounts.
Our platform has served over 100,000 individual customers and large corporate clients. We are proud to be a venture capital-backed team with a diverse group of 35 talented professionals who are passionate about helping our customers succeed.


Daniel Escobar
Chief Technology Officer
With 20 years of leadership experience in enterprise software development and IT management, Daniel has played a key role in technology solution development, optimizing organizational performance, and driving revenue. As a bilingual leader (English and Spanish), he aligns cutting-edge technologies with business priorities and articulates leaders who inspires commitment and shared success.
Prior to ZenLedger, Daniel spent 4 years as Head of Enterprise Onboarding and Engineering Services with Bitpay, where he worked closely with top crypto exchanges, blockchains, NFTs, wallets, and governments across the USA and around the world.
He has successfully managed teams of over 100 people and developed multiple multi-million-dollar web based implementations with expertise in building web services, blockchain / cryptocurrency / DeFi, and infrastructures for diverse companies.


Jonté Harrell
Chief Financial Officer
Jonté Harrell, is a finance and tech professional with over 20 years of experience in international markets. He has had the opportunity to work with some of the most notable names in the industry, and has acquired a vast knowledge from his various positions.
Prior to joining ZenLedger, he led Amazon’s Financial Planning and Analysis teams globally for Prime Now and Whole Foods Online, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the e-commerce and retail space. He previously held the position of Treasury Director at Wells Fargo and was a Trader at Credit Suisse, where he worked in locations such as New York, Hong Kong, London, and Dublin.
In addition to his professional experience, he is also a military veteran, having been awarded the Bronze Star and four Army Commendation Medals. His time in the service taught him the value of teamwork, leadership, and dedication, which he has applied throughout his career.
Currently, he serves as a Board Member at The Gantt Center and as the CFO In Residence for Columbia Startup Labs. These roles enable him to stay involved in the community and to help other professionals achieve their objectives.
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