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Experienced CFO in Web3, Fintech, & Tech businesses. A Start/Scale-up missionary, focused on growth and building best-in-class finance functions. Over 12 years in finance> helped grow businesses from 0 to 100 people > built finance functions from the ground up > x2 merger processes > Board member > built teams > completed 1st time audit for ยฃ70m AUM Web3 fund. What I offer; ๐ง Finance Leader: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director (FD) / Board ๐ฑ Specialising in high-growth Start-ups & scale ups, from inspection to exit Expertise; ๐ฆ Venture Capital (VC) / Private Equity (PE) / Bootstrap ๐ Commercial partner, strategic finance advisor ๐ค๐ป Mergers / Acquisitions / DD process / Stakeholder & Captable ๐ฅ Building best-in-class finance functions Sectors; ๐พ Web3: Blockchain / NFTs & Digital Assets / Metaverse ๐ณ FinTech: Payments ๐ฝ SaaS: Software-as-a-Service ๐ป Tech: Ed-Tech / E-commerce For advice on any of the above, please contact me
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๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ฎ๐!๐๐ Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women around the world. Let's shine a light on three iconic, yet lesser-known women from history who left an indelible mark: 1๏ธโฃ ๐ญ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ โ ๏ธ : Known as the "Pirate Queen," Zheng Shi commanded a fleet of over 1,500 ships in the early 19th century. She was a master strategist and leader, negotiating amnesty for her fleet while retaining her wealth 2๏ธโฃ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ โ๏ธ : A Jamaican-Scottish nurse, Seacole provided care to soldiers during the Crimean War. Despite facing prejudice, she established the British Hotel near Balaclava, offering comfort and medical aid to those in need 3๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๏ธ: The first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, von Suttner was a pioneering advocate for peace. Her influential book, "Lay Down Your Arms," inspired generations to work towards global harmony. Let's honour these trailblazers and all the women who inspire us daily! ๐ช โป๏ธ Found this helpful? [ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ ] ๐ฃ๏ธ Anything to add? [๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐] ๐ Nice story, Tom. Next! [ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ] #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInHistory #Empowerment
โ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธโ 3๏ธโฃ Top stories from the world of web3 1๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐๐ผ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐บ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ณ๐น๐ผ๐๐ ๐ The crypto market showed signs of recovery last week as Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 after a brief dip. Ethereum also rebounded, but caution prevails as spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $409M in outflows. Investors remain on edge, watching closely for the next big move in the market. ๐จ๐ 2๏ธโฃ ๐จ.๐ฆ. ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ (๐ฆ๐๐ฅ)๐ The White House has confirmed the creation of a Strategic Crypto Reserve (SCR) to maintain a national stockpile of digital assets. While some hoped for a Bitcoin-only reserve, the proposed SCR would include various cryptocurrencies.๐๐ 3๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ (๐๐๐๐๐) ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐๐บ ๐๐ธ CBDCs are making waves globally! The Digital Yuan continues to expand in China, while Europe progresses with its digital euro trials. As central banks navigate privacy and stability concerns, companies like R3 and G+D are leading infrastructure development. The race for digital currency dominance is heating up! ๐ฅ๐ณ What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below! ๐ฌ ๐งฎ I'm a CFO & blockchain believer, aiming to educate myself & others โป๏ธ Found this helpful? [ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ ] ๐ข Anything to add? [๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐] ๐ Nice story, Tom. Next! [ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ] --------------------------------------- #CryptoNews #Web3Innovation #BlockchainUpdates #CryptoMarket #BitcoinRecovery #StrategicCryptoReserve #CBDCs #FintechFuture #DigitalAssets
๐จ WANTED: A Due Diligence Detective! ๐ ๐จ Are you the kind of person who gets a thrill from uncovering hidden details? Do you enjoy navigating the complex world of KYB/KYC like a pro? Well, weโve got just the role for you! Weโre on the lookout for a Senior Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst to join our team and bring their investigative superpowers to our Onboarding squad. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ผ Whatโs in it for you? Apart from unlimited holidays (yes, you read that right!), Vitality health insurance, and perks galore, youโll be diving deep into AML verification, complex corporate structures, and high-risk customer reviewsโall while working with an awesome team. ๐ง What weโre looking for: โ A seasoned pro in financial services onboarding โ AML/CFT expertise (because we take compliance seriously!) โ Crypto and gaming knowledge is a big plus ๐ฎ๐ฐ โ A natural problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment If you love digging into the details, thinking ahead of the game, and making a real impactโwe want to hear from you! ๐ P.S. No recruiters, please! We prefer to do our own due diligence ๐ ๐ฉ Apply now or tag someone whoโd be perfect for this role! #FinancialCrime #EDD #AML #KYB #KYC #JobSearch #Hiring #Compliance #Crypto #Gaming #JoinUs
๐ Exciting Announcement! ๐ Weโre delighted to share that ONE has been shortlisted for the Crypto Award at the UK FinTech Awards 2025! ๐ This nomination is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our trading team, and weโre proud to be recognized among the industry's best. As we continue to push boundaries and empower businesses, this milestone fuels our commitment to excellence. A huge thank you to our incredible clients, partners, and teamโthis achievement wouldnโt be possible without you! ๐ #UKFinTechAwards #Crypto #Innovation #Teamwork
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โจ Huge news! โจ Weโre thrilled to share that ONE has been shortlisted for the Crypto Award at the UK FinTech Awards 2025! ๐ This recognition is a testament to our trading team's hard work as we continue to drive innovation and empower businesses, weโre honoured to stand alongside the best in the industry. A huge thank you to our clients, partners, and team; this wouldnโt have been possible without you! ๐ More updates to followโฆ Shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/dRMJ_PD7 #UKFintechAwards
๐ Now Hiring: Customer Success Superstar! ๐ ๐ Do you love building relationships, solving problems, and helping customers succeedโall while keeping an eye on revenue growth? Then, weโve got the perfect role for you! Weโre looking for a Customer Success Manager who can juggle client relationships like a pro, turn challenges into opportunities, and make customers wonder how they ever lived without us. ๐ฉโจ What youโll be doing: ๐น Keeping clients happy, engaged, and coming back for more ๐น Spotting opportunities for upsells, cross-sells, and high-fives ๐ค ๐น Acting as the go-to person when clients need support, insights ๐ชด ๐น Working closely with internal teams to make magic happen ๐น Traveling when needed (yes, we like to mix things up!) โ๏ธ What you bring: โ A knack for growing revenue from existing customers โ Experience in financial services, payments, banking, or crypto โ A love for fast-paced, high-growth environments โ A passion for customer success and satisfaction ๐ฏ Whatโs in it for you? ๐ก Unlimited holiday (because work-life balance matters!) ๐ฉบ Vitality health insurance (stay healthy, stay winning!) ๐ Perks at Work reward platform ๐ Continuous learning and development ๐ฐ Competitive salary ๐จ No recruiters, please! We prefer to build relationships the old-fashioned wayโdirectly. ๐ฉ Apply now or tag someone whoโd be perfect for this role! #CustomerSuccess #Hiring #ClientManagement #Crypto #Payments #StartupLife #JobSearch
๐ Sales Superstars Wanted! ๐ฏ๐ฐ Are you a deal-closing machine with a knack for building relationships and driving revenue? Do you have a network that could open more doors than a master key? ๐ Then keep readingโฆ Weโre looking for a Sales Manager to help us expand, dominate, and take over the world (okay, maybe just our industryโฆ for now ๐). If you thrive on hunting new business, smashing targets, and making an impact, this is your moment. What Youโll Be Doing: ๐ Building and owning a high-performing sales pipeline ๐ค Leveraging your network to bring in new clients and revenue ๐ Jet-setting to global industry events to represent ONE (yes, travel perks! โ๏ธ) ๐ก Strategizing, researching, and prospecting like a pro to find new leads ๐ Taking leads from first contact to close, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience What Makes You the Perfect Fit? โ Youโve got 5+ years of smashing sales targets ๐ฏ โ You know the world of fintech, payments, banking, or crypto inside out ๐ณ๐ฐ โ You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment ๐ โ Youโre a natural relationship builderโyour network is your superpower ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ โ You love the chase and donโt take โnoโ personallyโonly as a challenge Whatโs in It for You? ๐ Unlimited holidayโbecause work-life balance is a real thing ๐ฅ Vitality health insuranceโstay healthy, sell better! ๐ก Continuous learning & developmentโbecause growth never stops ๐ Competitive remunerationโyour hustle will be rewarded! ๐ A killer team that values ingenuity, integrity, unity, and dedication ๐จ No recruiters, pleaseโweโre pros at finding talent ourselves ๐ ๐ฉ Ready to make your mark? Apply now or tag a top-notch salesperson whoโd be perfect for this! #Sales #Hiring #BusinessDevelopment #FinTech #Crypto #Payments #StartUpLife #JobSearch #SalesManager
๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ ๐๐ต๐ด ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฃ๐ข๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐ถ๐ณ๐ด๐ฅ๐ข๐บ ๐ผ Gather around for a tale of the world pre-app, pre-mobile & pre-main stream internet. It was a simpler time, when a shopping Mall was the height of commercial power, people got their news a day late via paper and the GameBoy was the height of handheld Tech. Its also where Bitcoin gets its roots. While everyone talks about Bitcoin's 2009 emergence, few understand the 20+ years of innovation that made it possible. In 1989, cryptographer David Chaum launched DigiCashโthe first attempt at anonymous digital money using cryptographic protocols. Though it ultimately failed commercially, it planted the seed for what was to come. The true intellectual breeding ground? The 1990s Cypherpunk movementโa collective of privacy advocates, programmers, and cryptographers who believed code could be weaponized against centralized authority. Their encrypted mailing list became the laboratory where cryptocurrency concepts were first debated and refined. Three innovations particularly stand out as Bitcoin's direct ancestors: 1๏ธโฃ Wei Dai's "B-Money" (1998): First proposed truly decentralized consensus for transaction verification 2๏ธโฃ Nick Szabo's "Bit Gold" (1998): Introduced the concept of solving computational puzzles to create digital scarcity 3๏ธโฃ Adam Back's "Hashcash" (1997): Developed the proof-of-work system that would eventually power Bitcoin mining The 2008 financial crisis wasn't just a backdrop for Bitcoin's launchโit was the catalyst that transformed these academic concepts into an urgent necessity. The first Bitcoin block even contained text referencing bank bailouts. Understanding this lineage isn't just crypto-triviaโit provides critical context for evaluating today's blockchain innovations. Are we seeing truly revolutionary ideas, or simply iterations on concepts that have been evolving for decades? What early cryptocurrency concept do you think was most revolutionary? Who deserves more recognition in the pre-Bitcoin era? What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below! ๐ฌ ๐งฎ I'm a CFO & blockchain believer, aiming to educate myself & others โป๏ธ Found this helpful? [ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ ] ๐ข Anything to add? [๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐] ๐ Nice story, Tom. Next! [ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ] --------------------------------------- #Blockchain #CryptoHistory #FinancialInnovation #Web3 #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoLeadership #DigitalTransformation
๐จ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐: ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐บ๐ฝ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐จ Key points from Trump's announcement: ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐: Trump has directed his Presidential Working Group to establish a U.S. Crypto Reserve, aiming to bolster the digital asset sector ๐. ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ฌ: The reserve will include Solana (SOL), Ripple's XRP, and Cardano's ADA, positioning the U.S. as a global crypto hub ๐. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Notably, Bitcoin and Ethereum are not mentioned in the announcement ๐ค. ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ: This move is seen as a response to regulatory pressures and a push to make the U.S. the "Crypto Capital of the World" ๐ก. What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below! ๐ฌ โป๏ธ Found this helpful? [ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ ] ๐ฃ๏ธ Anything to add? [๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐] ๐ Nice story, Tom. Next! [ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ] --------------------------------------- #Crypto #DigitalAssets #TrumpAnnouncement #USCryptoReserve #bitcoin #btc #eth #xrp #ada #sol
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