Block Bridge, Inc.

I founded Block Bridge to modernize how high-value, high-volume B2B payments are handled in the automotive industry. Our first product replaces 3–7 day wire transfer delays with instant, secure blockchain-based settlements using USDC on Algorand.

As CEO, I lead all facets of the business—from strategy and product development to investor relations and ecosystem partnerships. My focus is on building compliant, scalable fintech infrastructure for dealers, lenders, and auctions, while solving real-world friction points like auction payments, floorplan reconciliation, and incentive tokenization.

Key Responsibilities:

Defined company vision and go-to-market strategy targeting automotive digital finance use cases

Led product design and prototyping of smart contract-based payment flows using Algorand and USDC

Built early stakeholder pipeline across dealer groups, auctions, and lenders

Raised pre-seed capital and managed investor communications

Oversaw compliance strategy, including KYB/AML integration and regulatory alignment

Authored technical whitepapers, product sell sheets, and investor pitch materials

Directed outsourced development resources and managed agile product cycles

Represent Block Bridge in thought leadership roles and industry events

President and CEO

Leroy Lynn, LLC

As the founder of Leroy Lynn, LLC, I bring a wealth of experience in data science, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, empowering organizations to navigate digital transformations and maximize value from emerging technologies.

At Leroy Lynn, LLC, we provide specialized consulting services across:

Data Science and Compliance: Guiding organizations in acquiring and operationalizing data in full compliance with state and federal statutes. We help companies monetize their data assets, leverage analytics to drive product and service revenue, and protect sensitive information with advanced encryption strategies, safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII).

Artificial Intelligence: Supporting organizations with robust AI governance frameworks, while leveraging AI tools to gain operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and drive innovation across products and services.

Blockchain and Web3 Technologies: Offering comprehensive educational services to onboard clients to Web3 and blockchain, alongside strategy development and smart contract creation to facilitate seamless integration into the decentralized ecosystem.

With a background in automotive data product management, blockchain architecture, and hands-on AI application, I help organizations optimize operations, protect data assets, and embrace the future of technology.

Founder and Principal Consultant

Experian

■ 	Led AI/ML initiatives for a $250M product portfolio, enhancing data quality and client engagement.

■ 	Spearheaded the development of a patented consumer loyalty measurement product (U.S. Patent 11,210,276).

■ 	Managed cross-functional teams, driving innovation in data science and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Vice President, Product Management

UM Worldwide

■ 	Managed a $300M media budget, leading data science research to optimize media performance.

■ 	Fostered collaboration across product, engineering, and analytics teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Senior Vice President, Client Analytic Partner

R L Polk

■ 	Developed advanced data science models for automotive insights, achieving 70% revenue growth.

■ 	Ensured product compliance with global regulatory standards, including DPPA and FCRA.

Senior Director, Market Reporting & Loyalty Management Practice

Automotive Lease Guide (ALG)

■ 	Reconciled and aggregated data across DealerTrack family of companies.

■ 	Launched DealerTrack wide business intelligence tool to support internal analytics.

■ 	Launched SmartBuyer pricing product.

Senior Manager, Product Management

■ 	Developed and launched dealer loyalty measurement solutions for Volkswagen/Audi, Nissan/Infiniti, Honda/Acura, Mazda, Hyundai, and Porsche.

■ 	Lead conversion from waterfall software development to Agile development at R.L. Polk & Co.

■ 	Lead team of consultants in reviewing, modeling, and implementing analytical projects and outsourced services.

■ 	Increased services related revenue by 300%.

Product Manager, Loyalty and Analytics

Minacs

■  Identifying new business opportunities with existing clients by introducing business process modeling techniques to improve quality while reducing costs and cycle times. 

■  Implementing customer segmentation methodologies based on RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) and LTV (Lifetime Value), which allowed retailers to better target customers, generate higher response rates and realize greater return on investment.

Director, Business Development Services and Research

MSX International

■  Oversaw a team of program coordinators, business analysts, and IT personnel. 

■ Lead the design and implementation of data acquisition and analytic products. 

■ Improved data integrity and collection processes.

Manager , Business Performance Analysis

Cloud Hill Interactive, Inc.

■  Developed Interactive Web Based Training site for NAPA Institute of Automotive Technology.
 
■  Developed Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for NAPA employee training.  

■  Upgraded The State Bank’s loan exceptions database to Y2K compliancy.

President

With 25+ years at the intersection of automotive, data science, and financial technology, I’ve led transformative initiatives at organizations like Experian and R.L. Polk, driving more than $250M in product annual revenue through AI, data analytics, and regulatory-compliant innovations.

As the founder of Block Bridge, Inc., I’m now focused on rebuilding the rails of automotive finance. We're replacing slow, error-prone wire transfers with instant, blockchain-powered payments—starting with auction transactions. Our infrastructure uses Algorand and USDC to deliver 3-second settlements, automated compliance (KYB/AML), and smarter, dispute-free operations across dealers, lenders, and auctions.

I’ve built and scaled data products, led AI and GenAI strategies, authored seven industry white papers, and hold a U.S. patent in consumer loyalty analytics. Today, I’m bringing that experience to bear on a mission: bridging legacy systems to real-time digital finance.

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