Where talent meets purpose

Rali Perduhova, MFin, has amassed over a decade of experience in Finance, honing her skills on the Institutional Equity Sales & Trading desk at BMO Capital Markets and Wells Fargo. Rali’s primary focus lies in crafting innovative solutions and strategies that bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. Rali holds a Master of Finance from Queen’s University and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Applications from MIT.

Dave Abner is Founder/Principal of Dabner Capital Partners, a bespoke advisory in the ETF and Crypto spaces. Dave has spent the last 15 years in startups, most recently as Global Head of Business Development at Gemini.

Cem Paya, Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Cem Paya is a seasoned cybersecurity and operations expert with extensive experience across major technology, hospitality, and financial organizations. He has held pivotal roles at industry leaders such as Google and Microsoft, where he contributed to groundbreaking advancements in security technologies and authentication systems. Paya also served as the Head of Security at Airbnb, where he developed and implemented comprehensive security strategies to safeguard user data and ensure the platform’s global integrity.
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Transitioning to the financial sector, he became the CSO at Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, where he oversaw the security of digital assets, managed compliance with stringent regulatory standards, and secured billions of dollars in customer assets. In addition, Paya joined Brevan Howard Digital as Chief Security Officer, leading the cybersecurity framework for the hedge fund's digital asset division. In this capacity, he worked on securing complex financial technologies and safeguarding the organization’s cryptocurrency investments.
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Currently, Cem Paya is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at 7RCC Global, where he leverages his deep expertise in security and operations to drive the company's strategic vision. His diverse experience across sectors has positioned him as a key figure in the intersection of cybersecurity, digital assets, and sustainable investment strategies.

Tej Virk has a distinguished career in investment banking, with 15 years at BMO Capital Markets, where he specialized in Commodities, Renewables, Technology, Consumer Goods, and Biotech, contributing to over 100 IPOs and capital initiatives. Moving into the life sciences industry, Virk has taken on C-level roles at several fast-growing companies.
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Tej shift to climate finance highlights his adaptability and innovation. As a board member at Ostrom Climate Solutions and co-founder of NLX Capital, he pioneers nature-inspired solutions. His roles with ArcStone Securities and Frontier Growth Limited showcase his skill in using finance for sustainable growth.

Kimberly brings nearly a decade of financial services experience to her role. With a Bachelor's degree from Towson University, an MBA from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, and the distinguished CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation, she combines deep academic foundations with extensive practical expertise.
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Prior to her current role as COO of 7RCC Global, she specialized in multi-generational wealth planning and advisory services for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, developing particular expertise in guiding families through significant wealth transitions. Their experience in wealth transfer, asset protection, and strategic planning provides crucial insights into institutional investor needs as they navigate emerging asset classes like digital assets and carbon credits. Her comprehensive understanding of both traditional wealth management and emerging markets enables them to bridge the gap between conventional investment vehicles and next-generation digital asset ETFs.

Andrei Bucsko has a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in sales, marketing, and strategic business development. His entrepreneurial journey began with building and scaling a successful e-commerce business, where he excelled in digital marketing, customer engagement, and revenue growth strategies. Later, Andrei took on leadership roles, including Head of Investments at an asset management firm, where he drove innovative strategies and delivered impactful results.
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Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Andrei leverages his multilingual abilities to build strong connections and drive successful collaborations across diverse regions and industries.

CEO and Co-Founder of ClimateTrade, created the platform to help companies offset their carbon emissions and pioneered ClimateCoin for climate action. Previously a Director at BBVA in Spain, he's a noted Fintech Influencer for Sustainable Development Goals, recognized by Forbes Spain and environmental groups for his climate commitment. Fran is a frequent speaker at global climate events, holds a law degree from CEU and an MBA from the University of Paris Nanterre.

Joe Flanagan is a leading figure in the world of cryptocurrency and DeFi. He is the co-founder of Maple Finance, an institutional crypto-capital network built on Ethereum and Solana.

Matt Homer served as Executive Deputy Superintendent of Research and Innovation Division at the NYDFS. Prior, he was Head of Policy and Research at Quovo.

Melissa Shuffield is a Founder of Shuffield Co, and served as EVP External Relationships for Fortress, and as an Executive Director Corporate Communications for JP Morgan.