Michael Terpin
Michael Terpinis an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and public relations expert who has made significant contributions to the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. He has been an influential figure in the space since its early days and has played a vital role in the development and growth of the industry.
Terpin began his career as theCEO of Terpin Communicationsin 1990, which he ran until 2001 when he sold it to Morgen-Walke/Lighthouse, now Financial Dynamics. In 1994, he founded Internet Wire, which became the first Internet-based company newswire and was later rebranded as Marketwired. During his time as CEO of Marketwired, Terpin introduced a range of innovative solutions to the PR industry, including the first multi-featured online newsroom, earning him a reputation as a pioneer in the field of internet-based PR.
In 2013, Terpin co-founded BitAngels, the world's firstangel network for digital currency startups.BitAngels has since grown into the largest angel network in the blockchain industry and has helped fund over 150 companies. The network has also expanded to over 20 countries and hosts regular events to connect entrepreneurs and investors.
In 2014, Terpin founded Transform Group, a holding company that owns three companies: SocialRadius, Transform PR, and Transform Events. SocialRadius is a marketing and social media agency thatspecializes in blockchain and cryptocurrency, while Transform PR is a full-service PR firm that focuses on helping blockchain and cryptocurrency companies gain visibility and media exposure. Transform Events, meanwhile, produces a range of blockchain-focused events, including the flagship conference, CoinAgenda.
Terpin has also been an active investor in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space and has made early investments in some of the industry's most successful startups, including Ethereum, Factom, and Augur. He isa frequent speaker at industry conferencesand is widely regarded as an expert on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and PR.
In addition to his work in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, Terpin is also a committed philanthropist and has donated millions of dollars tovarious charitable organizations.He is a board member of the Blockchain Education Network, a non-profit organization that promotes blockchain education and awareness, and the BitGive Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses blockchain technology for charitable purposes. Terpin has also served as a board member of the Bitcoin Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the development and adoption of bitcoin.
