Mat is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the crypto industry. He holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and was formerly the CEO and co-founder of Cryptiv Inc., a custodial wallet provider acquired by Coinsquare in 2019. Mat has a deep understanding of blockchain technologies, crypto markets, and the systems that drive them, making him adept at building innovative solutions in the evolving world of digital finance.
Filip has been an entrepreneur in the crypto industry since 2015. As COO and co-founder of Cryptiv, a custodial wallet provider, he led the company's strategy and growth. Filip specializes in evaluating the fundamental drivers of blockchain networks and understanding their crypto-economic structures. He holds an MSc from the University of Oxford, where his research explored the disruptive impact of the Internet on centralized organizations.
Geoff is a seasoned crypto developer with over a decade of experience in building secure systems. As CTO and co-founder of Cryptiv, he developed institutional-grade crypto custody solutions, leveraging his deep expertise in reverse engineering and cybersecurity. Previously, Geoff served as CTO of Tetra Trust, Canada’s first qualified crypto custodian. Active in blockchain since 2014, Geoff is committed to advancing secure blockchain infrastructure.
Martin graduated from York University with a degree in Accounting & Finance. He has worked across private and public companies in industries like manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and crypto. Most recently, Martin led financial reporting and corporate finance at Hut 8 Mining. With experience in technical accounting, corporate governance, capital markets, and public company compliance, Martin is a seasoned finance professional.
Jennifer Karkula is a communications leader with experience spanning financial services, emerging technologies, and publicly traded companies. She built her foundation in capital markets and client engagement before moving into the fast-growing fields of AI, robotics, and cryptocurrency. Known for translating complex technical and financial concepts into clear, compelling narratives, Jennifer helps organizations build trust with stakeholders and position their innovations for market impact.
Aydin Kilic is the President and Chief Executive Officer of HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSX-V / NASDAQ: HIVE). Aydin has a twenty-year career as an entrepreneur and electrical engineer with expertise in cryptocurrency, capital markets, real-estate development and scientific research. He founded Fortress Blockchain Corp. in 2017, a Canadian public company in the blockchain industry mining Bitcoin. Mr. Kilic has a degree in Engineering Sciences (Honours) from Simon Fraser University.
Michael Ashby is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of AlgoQuant, a global quantitative trading firm active in proprietary trading and asset management. He previously led digital asset strategy at Point72 and held senior roles at Meraki Global Advisors, Thunderbird Partners and Ziff Brothers. Michael brings deep institutional experience in digital assets, quantitative trading, and fund management.
