Patrick Storchenegger

Patrick Storchenegger has been the owner of PST legal & consulting in Zug, Switzerland since 2014. His legal expertise covers tax advice (international and national tax law), mergers & acquisition and contract law in the fields of commodity trading, re-insurance, transportation, and aviation. In 2016, Patrick began helping start-ups in the blockchain space and is still active in many well-known projects today. In 2017 and 2018, he became part of the ICO hype, giving legal advice to companies, in particular helping with the financial regulation and tax issues, which included advisory meetings with FINMA and the Swiss Federal Tax Authority, paving the way for the acceptance and classification of coins/tokens. More recently, his team have been involved in various DeFi and NFT projects. In 2021, the Crypto Valley Association listed PST legal & consulting as a “crypto savvy” law firm in its CVVC Top 50 report. 

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Nolan Bushnell
Nolan Bushnell
Co-Founder
Chairman
BIO
When Nolan Bushnell founded Atari in 1972, he created an industry and with it - the first blockbuster video game: Pong. Ever the visionary and always on the cusp of the next big thing, Nolan’s design credo - Games should be easy to learn and hard to master - inspires a new generation of Developers. Nolan is a serial entrepreneur now focused almost solely on blockchain and game industry projects. As a businessman and electrical engineer, he also created and built the Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre chain. Bushnell has been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame, received the BAFTA Fellowship and the Nations Restaurant News “Innovator of the Year” award, and was named one of Newsweek’s “50 Men Who Changed America.” moxy.io 29 Bushnell has started more than twenty companies and is one of the founding fathers of the video game industry. He is on the board of Anti-Aging Games. In 2012 he founded an educational software company called Brainrush, which is using video game technology in educational software. Nolan lives with his wife in LA and his eyes still light up when talking about games.
Matt deFouw
Matt deFouw
Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
BIO
Matt is a technology visionary with more than 20 years of proven leadership. Matt has been working in the technology sector since 2000 and has always been an enthusiastic evangelist of new technology. Matt is the co-founder of several successful ventures which were acquired by the likes of Yellow Pages Group, Auto Trader, and GlobalPayNet. Matt was the President and co-founder of a crypto mining firm that went public and experienced over 40x value increase over a 6 month period. Matt co-founded and is the past-chair of Kamloops Innovation Center. KIC is the region’s premiere and government funded technology incubator for the BC Interior. As the current CTO of 4th-IR and the Canadian Country Head for the Trestle Group, Matt leads a team of innovators to bring about change and build value for his clients and partners. As the current CIO of DealBase.ca Matt is bringing a new paradigm to the car buying experience for consumers, empowering Dealerships to engage their customers, and strengthening brand loyalty and customer engagement for OEMs.
Nolan deFouw
Nolan deFouw
Co-Founder
VP of Platform Ecosystems & Partnerships
BIO
Nolan was involved in the founding of Moxy.io and is currently the VP of Platform Ecosystems and Partnerships. He is responsible for forming and maintaining relationships with partner companies, some of which are in Hong Kong where he often travels to. Nolan has grown up as a gamer and has played League of Legends and Counter Strike for over 10 years. He founded and previously operated a popular League of Legends community marketplace, where he worked with many of the most popular League of Legends streamers, content creators, and players. 
David Chin
David Chin
VP of Global Operations
BIO
David Chin is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and a prominent figure in the blockchain and fintech sectors. With a career spanning various roles, David has been a pioneer in blockchain technologies since 2016, having founded multiple businesses that were eventually acquired by a US-listed company. His expertise extends to digital payment platforms, licensing, and operations, making him a sought-after consultant and advisor in the fintech industry. David's extensive network across the Americas, LATAM, and Asia has facilitated his involvement in significant fintech and neobank projects, and he is an early-stage investor in notable companies like Animoca Brands, Yuga Labs, and Kraken. Currently, David serves as Director and VP of Global Operations for Moxy.io, focusing on introducing competitive gaming into the rapidly developing and highly promising Asian market. He is also the Co-Founder of ACWIRES Limited, concentrating on fintech investment and incubation across Asia, and connecting resources globally. His previous ventures include MD2 Digital, Crypto Idea Lab, and Coinclear, emphasizing blockchain innovation and digital asset exchange. David's career reflects his deep commitment to advancing fintech and blockchain technologies, leveraging his vast experience and connections to drive industry growth and innovation. 
Thomas Gustinis
Thomas Gustinis
Chief Financial Officer
BIO
Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Thomas received his EMBA from London Business School and Columbia University (NYC), holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a technology enthusiast, entrepreneur and investor who has made a significant contribution to the financial and technology sectors where he holds several Board and Advisory positions. Thomas started his career at Ernst and Young in New York as an external auditor specializing in Financial Service Audits and worked as an internal auditor and a special projects controller for the CFO of Schroeders before joining UBS in 1998. During his 15 years at UBS, Thomas held the roles of Location Controller for Stamford and Zurich, Head of Global Reporting for the Investment Bank in London, COO of the Investment Bank Treasury Function and Global CFO of Group Treasury in Zurich before joining Trestle Group as a Managing Partner in 2013. His role required extensive knowledge of US, IFRS and Swiss GAAP including the operational implementation of complex accounting concepts. Thomas has over 10 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and 25 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management and program and project management. He enjoys focusing his attention on interim CEO, COO and CFO roles and large-scale transformational initiatives, particularly those that leverage AI or Blockchain technologies. As a strong believer in the power of AI as a transformational lever, Thomas co-founded the award-winning AI company 4TH-IR in 2017, where he serves as the
Tony Bickley
Tony Bickley
VP of Product
BIO
Tony has been instrumental in a great number of well known classic gaming titles over the past 35+ years. Ranging from the Apple II and the Atari 400 to modern PlayStation and mobile platforms, Tony has numerous producer credits in the game industry. As European Head of Konami games development, Tony has had a wide range of successful product launches across a broad array of platforms. Tony’s list of delivered titles include everything from Pitfall, Ultima, Pirates!, and Elder Scrolls to Street Fighter 2, Baldur’s Gate, Silent Hill and Castlevania. Tony ensures that large-scale projects are delivered on time and on budget with the focus being put on the player. If it’s not FUN, it’s not a success. Tony’s credits are legion amongst gaming professionals and his contributions to Moxy projects will be invaluable. 
Patrick Storchenegger
Patrick Storchenegger
Legal Counsel
BIO
Patrick Storchenegger has been the owner of PST legal & consulting in Zug, Switzerland since 2014. His legal expertise covers tax advice (international and national tax law), mergers & acquisition and contract law in the fields of commodity trading, re-insurance, transportation, and aviation. In 2016, Patrick began helping start-ups in the blockchain space and is still active in many well-known projects today. In 2017 and 2018, he became part of the ICO hype, giving legal advice to companies, in particular helping with the financial regulation and tax issues, which included advisory meetings with FINMA and the Swiss Federal Tax Authority, paving the way for the acceptance and classification of coins/tokens. More recently, his team have been involved in various DeFi and NFT projects. In 2021, the Crypto Valley Association listed PST legal & consulting as a “crypto savvy” law firm in its CVVC Top 50 report. 
David Otto
David Otto
Legal Counsel
BIO
David M. Otto has been practicing law for over thirty-four years, focusing on corporate finance, securities, mergers/acquisitions, corporate governance, and capital markets matters. He received his B.A. from Harvard University in 1981 and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1987. He is the founding Managing Partner at Martin Davis, PLLC (“Martin Davis”), a boutique law firm based in Seattle, WA, a Founder and General Partner of CounterPointe Ventures (“CounterPointe”), a blockchain technology fund, and a Founder and Principal of CounterPointe Sports Group (“CSG”), a company dedicated to tokenizing interests in professional sports franchises. David is a leader in the effort to streamline the contractual and legal processes necessary to launch innovative blockchain technology projects, decentralized applications, and tokenized business models. He focuses on entity formation, transactional structure, token allocation, tokenomics, contracts and legal documentation, tokenization platforms, legal opinions and memoranda, analysis regarding token payment/utility/asset-backed functionality, and Federal and State regulatory compliance. David has also been instrumental in developing the recreational cannabis industry in the State of Washington since inception. In this regard, David has assisted cannabis businesses with (i) formation and strategic planning, (ii) securing capital, (iii) completing operational and financial plans, (iv) developing production and processing goals and (v) initiating, negotiating and resolving successfully numerous legal disputes on behalf of cannabis licensees. Finally, David is the chair of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children (LHHC), a non-profit organization, fighting childhood hunger and malnutrition through fundraising, advocacy and service. LHHC is a group of lawyers who believe that no child should ever experience hunger. 
Justin Hartzman
Justin Hartzman
Web3 Strategy & IR Support
BIO
With over two decades in technology and entrepreneurship, Justin Hartzman is a dynamic force known for his unwavering commitment to innovation. As former CEO of CoinSmart.com, he co-founded and led the company to remarkable achievements, doubling annual revenue, raising $20 million in equity financing, and orchestrating a successful public offering and subsequent liquidation event to WNDR, a TSX-listed company. Born in a small town, Justin's entrepreneurial journey began early, marked by ambition and creativity. His vision evolved with the internet, driving the growth of Canada's early e-commerce websites. A serial entrepreneur, Justin's ventures have redefined industries and communication. He's a driving force behind cutting-edge technology companies and influential platforms, shaping how people connect and transact. Beyond entrepreneurship, Justin mentors aspiring individuals, fostering creativity and resilience. He's a passionate advocate for innovation and philanthropy, with a focus on education and technology. As the digital landscape evolves, Justin remains at the forefront, driven by his passion for exploring new frontiers and improving lives through technology. His journey inspires others to reach for their dreams. Justin Hartzman's story epitomizes innovation, determination, and an unwavering commitment to progress, making a positive impact on the world. 

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Yida Gao
Yida Gao
Blockchain
BIO
Yida Gao (Forbes 30 Under 30) founded Shima Capital, an early stage VC firm investing in disruptive crypto and Web3 companies. The fund is backed by Dragonfly Capital, Digital Currency Group, Tiger Global and other strategics (e.g. Huobi, ByBit, OKex, Animoca, Republic). Shima works closely with its founders to hire talent, build community/product, fundraise, and amplify their narratives. Yida formerly worked as a technology investor at NEA, a $25Bn+ AUM VC, and M&A banker at Morgan Stanley. He graduated from MIT (math/cs) and dropped out of Stanford GSB. He teaches the 15.492:Crypto Finance course every spring semester at MIT. 
Sean Hung
Sean Hung
Blockchain
BIO
10+ years of experience in finance, investments and technology. Previous to Chiron, Sean was Director at Diginex, a NASDAQ-listed digital assets exchange, and Diginex Solutions, its sister company that focuses on blockchain ESG solutions. Prior to this, he was Vice President at Cantor Fitzgerald, the global investment bank, specializing in APAC structured finance and special situations financing. Sean is also an early investor and advisor to multiple gaming companies including Talon Esports, Insights.gg, and Altava. 
Sven Oud
Sven Oud
Strategy
BIO
Sven Oud is a seasoned business strategy expert and veteran in business development. He began his career at RTL, Europe’s largest broadcaster, overseeing international sales. Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Sven founded his own international media agency before venturing into online media trading and networks. His entrepreneurial journey also included ownership of a worldwide payment processing company. Three years ago, Sven successfully sold his ventures and has since become an active angel investor, leveraging his expertise to support promising startups. 
Michael Gord
Michael Gord
Blockchain
BIO
Michael Gord is a serial entrepreneur, with 3 exits and 4 acquisitions, and investor, with 70+ portfolio companies (4 seed stage to unicorn) in Web 3.0, who has focused on the mainstream adoption of digital assets full time since 2013.
Brian Weissman
Brian Weissman
Gaming
BIO
Brian co-founded Grinding Gear Games and guided their flagship and award winning game: Path of Exile. Path of Exile was acquired by Tencent in 2018. Brian is also a former Magic Pro Player. From mid 1994 to 1999, Weissman was among the most recognized and respected professional players of Magic: The Gathering and he appeared on ESPN 2 to provide play by play commentary for a number of Pro Tour top 8 and World Championships broadcasts. 
Germaine Gioia
Germaine Gioia
Gaming
BIO
Germaine Gioia and Playlife Company work with premier content holders, experienced digital game and technology developers, and proven manufacturers and distributors, connecting them and creating strategies that maximize their potential in the on and offline worlds. Playlife focuses on creating branded console, PC, and mobile games, as well as developing licensed merchandise across categories, and delivering global distribution solutions – enabling consumers to play what they love in life. Playlife has a long history of introducing proven interactive developers with relevant, top-tier brands to facilitate innovative, license-driven content. The company represents a variety of preeminent properties, digital developers, manufacturers, and distribution platform solutions, including Dorna Sports’ MotoGP; Play Mechanix’ Big Buck Hunter; Masked Republic’s roster of esteemed Mexican luchadores, and related content; the diverse talent and fast growing league of Major League Wrestling (MLW); Chuck Norris; blockchain-based technology and metaverse platform, Virtua; globally distributed KESS Co. and Blacklist board games, outdoor toys and puzzles; Fanroll premium gaming dice; limited edition NERDS Clothing; and more. Germaine has made her career in the interactive and licensing space, identifying lifestyle trends — in film, TV, sports, toys, and fashion — and then negotiating and overseeing their evolution across game and merchandise platforms. Prior to founding Playlife, Germaine headed business development and licensing efforts for global game publishers THQ and Capcom Entertainment, securing premier properties from Lucasfilm, Disney/Pixar, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Sanrio, Saban, the WWE, MotoGP, NFL, MLB, NBA, Nickelodeon. Marvel, and others for development in the interactive space. She also led merchandising partnerships for THQ and Capcom’s broad portfolio of renowned original content. Germaine holds a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University. Germaine is a member of Women in Games International; Women in Toys (WIT); Licensing International (formerly LIMA). 
Sven Romer
Sven Romer
Blockchain
BIO
Sven Römer is the Founding Partner of BlockFo Blockchain Forensics (blockfo.eu) and an expert in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain investigations. With over eight years of experience as an entrepreneur in the Blockchain sector, he is dedicated to enhancing market safety and supporting victims of financial crimes. At BlockFo, he leads a team of analysts specializing in tracking, tracing, and recovering digital assets, serving accountants, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies. In his free time, Sven develops systems to enhance team performance based on the latest research, aiming to create effective, purpose-driven teams. 
Tony Ho
Tony Ho
Business Valuation
BIO
Tony has decades of business development and management experience in valuation (business and real estate, etc.) and property consulting services in the Greater China region. He has been involved in projects such as IPO, M&A, fundraising, restructuring and financial reporting. Tony also has experience in managing an international property consulting firm in China and serving a global surveying professional body for the Asia region.
Kirk Furniss
Kirk Furniss
Audio
BIO
Kirk Furniss is an Emmy-nominated multiple award winning Sound EFX designer and Music Producer, operating out of Vancouver BC, Canada. He has been producing SFX for over 20 years on some of the most successful children’s shows of the time including Reboot, Beast Machines, My Little Pony, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Carmen San Diego, Johnny Test, and many others. ‘Capt Kirk’ has worked on music with artists as diverse as Steven Segal, to the Irish Rovers, Buddy Miles, to John Riechsman, Carol Burnett to Craig Smart, Randy Bachman to David Usher. Mr. Furniss is also the chief product designer and director of FKN Inc, a Canadian beverage company.

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