Vitalik Buterin
Foundation Founder
Ethereum
Ethereum
At a young age Vitalik Buterin moved to Canada and exhibited extraordinary talent in mathematics and programming. In 2011, Buterin co-founded Bitcoin Magazine, and by 2013, he conceptualized Ethereum, a groundbreaking blockchain platform enabling decentralized applications and smart contracts. Launched in 2015, Ethereum revolutionized the crypto industry. Buterin’s vision and contributions have earned him numerous accolades and a position as a leading voice in technology and blockchain innovation. He continues to advance Ethereum and advocate for decentralized technologies globally.
Johann Gevers
Founder, Crypto Valley GmbH
Founder Monetas
Founder Monetas
Johann Gevers is a pioneering entrepreneur renowned for his contributions to blockchain technology and societal transformation. As the founder of Monetas, he has led groundbreaking initiatives in the fintech space and inspired global innovation. Gevers' diverse portfolio includes several startups and industry organizations, showcasing his commitment to meaningful change. With a deep understanding of complex challenges, he continues to shape the future of decentralized technologies, driven by a mission to create a more prosperous and equitable world.
Ueli Maurer
Former President
Swiss Confederation
Swiss Confederation
Ueli Maurer is a prominent Swiss politician and member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC). He served in the Swiss National Council from 1991 to 2008 before joining the Federal Council. Maurer led the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection, and Sports from 2009 to 2015, then headed the Federal Department of Finance. Twice President of the Swiss Confederation, in 2013 and 2019, he has been influential in national policy. A supporter of innovation, Maurer played a key role in establishing the Swiss Blockchain Federation, promoting Switzerland as a global hub for blockchain technology.
Dolfi Müller
Former Mayor
City of Zug
City of Zug
Dolfi Müller is a Swiss politician renowned for his advocacy of blockchain technology. Serving as the Mayor of Zug, Switzerland, since 2006, Müller has spearheaded initiatives to position Zug as a global hub for blockchain innovation. Under his leadership, Zug became the first city to accept Bitcoin payments for municipal services in 2016, earning it the moniker "Crypto Valley." Müller's forward-thinking approach and support for blockchain initiatives have attracted numerous blockchain startups and entrepreneurs to the region, solidifying Zug's reputation as a pioneer in the crypto space. His efforts continue to drive economic growth and technological innovation in Switzerland.
Luka Müller
Founding Partner
MME
MME
Luka Müller is Co-Founder and Chairman of Sygnum and a founding partner of MME Legal Tax and Compliance in Zurich and Zug. Specializing in financial market regulation and technology, he has been instrumental in the blockchain space, consulting on the Ethereum protocol and other DLT applications. Müller has designed legal frameworks for DLT AML processes, custody solutions, and token engines. An investor in several fintech companies, he holds a PhD and Master of Law from the University of Zurich and Basel, an LLM from the LSE, and is a certified Swiss Fund Officer FA/IAF.
Niklas Nikolajsen von Karlshof
Founder & Former Chairman
Bitcoin Suisse
Bitcoin Suisse
Niklas Nikolajsen von Karlshof founded Bitcoin Suisse AG in mid-2013. With over 15 years as a software architect and developer in various sectors, he became an early adopter of Bitcoin in 2010. Moving to Switzerland in 2011, he worked for a major financial institution before launching Bitcoin Suisse. Nikolajsen served as CEO until 2017 and then as Chairman until 2021. Named to BILANZ Magazine's Top 100 Bankers in Switzerland four times, he holds a computer science degree from Copenhagen Business School and is recognized as a pioneer in the Swiss crypto-financial sector.
Richard Olsen
Founder
Lykke
Lykke
Richard boasts a storied past as a serial entrepreneur, notably co-founding OANDA and spearheading groundbreaking work in high-frequency finance, including co-authoring the influential book “Introduction to High-Frequency Finance.” Drawing from his expertise in high-frequency finance, blockchain technologies, and applied economic research, Richard leads the charge in driving radical innovation within global monetary systems. His founding of Lykke reflects a bold mission: to democratize access to global financial markets, fostering connectivity one transaction at a time.
Dr. Tobias Reichmuth
Former Chairman of the Board
Crypto Finance
Crypto Finance
Tobias is building companies since he has been 21 years old. He exited his first start-up in 2003, thereafter built Europe’s leading climate-change infrastructure fund SUSI Partners, co-founded Crypto Finance Group and The Singularity Group and has invested in more than 20 start-ups. In 2020 he has launched the Longevity Investors Conference together with Marc P. Bernegger. Tobias is a “lion” at Switzerland’s TV investor-Show “Höhle der Löwen” (Shark-Tank) and aims at a healthy 120 years of life.