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Robin O'Connell

  • CEO, Enterprise

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Robin O'Connell is an experienced Fintech expert specialising in Crypto and Payments. His work experience ranges from large financial institutions like Visa to multiple Fintech startups. Robin joined Uphold in 2015 and is responsible for the B2B Business which provides API access to Uphold's Digital Platform enabling Web3 and Crypto Payments. Uphold's B2B Solution services large crypto ecosystems like Brave (digital content), IMVU (metaverse) and Mythical Games (NFTs in Gaming).

Robin is a regular speaker at industry events covering the latest Web3 and Blockchain trends. He is also a frequent contributor to articles in the Cryptocurrency and Payments space. 

Robin has a BA in International Relations from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

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