Originally from New Zealand, Michael first dabbled (unsuccessfully) in bitcoin in 2011. He has worked full time in the crypto industry since 2017 and been deeply involved in the nonprofit space since 2015.
Prior to joining The Giving Block as their first full time employee, he was responsible for researching and producing a suite of enterprise blockchain conferences and webinars. He currently serves on the board of a Washington DC based 501(c)3 organization and is a dedicated cat dad.