Mark M. Whelan

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, I found myself at a crossroads after a near-death experience. Determined to make my life truly impactful, in 2011, I looked at the emerging tech trends and decided to become a futurist and move to Silicon Valley. From then on, I devoted myself to pushing the boundaries of what was possible. I help install the world’s first Bitcoin ATM at the Hacker Dojo. As a trailblazing innovator, I founded the world’s first metaversity, Future Center Ventures, where I developed a curriculum to identify emerging tech trends, employ science fiction to imagine different future scenarios and nurture new talent in a digital spaceship. After being mentored by one of the Rothschild banking family and founders of Ethereum, I co-founded the digital assets assessment suite Digital Asset Analytica, leading the charge in revolutionizing digital asset investment due diligence. But my expertise is not limited to the science and technology world. I honed my professional skills in social entrepreneurship at Oxford University, perfected design thinking at Stanford, and delved into the intricacies of blockchain at INSEAD. After graduating with a Master’s from the University of Nottingham, I became a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and supported various U.K. Consulate initiatives for GBx. My experience and knowledge have been sought after by some of the biggest names in the game. I designed and hosted workshops at Stanford and U.K.T.I. initiatives, attended by c-suite executives from J.P. Morgan, Stanford, Kissinger Associates, Apple, and more. I’ve even had the honour of coaching clients from Fortune 100 companies and members of royalty.