Agnes serves as the Managing Partner at Bluedge Ventures, where she focuses on investments in blockchain and digital assets infrastructure technology, with a keen interest in early-stage companies. Her career spans over a decade in traditional finance, including a significant role at BlackRock, one of the world's largest investment management firms. Additionally, Agnes was an early member of the leadership team at ConsenSys, a key player in the Ethereum ecosystem, where she played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between traditional finance and emerging blockchain solutions.As an accomplished investor and board member, Agnes has contributed her expertise to multiple businesses over the years. Agnes invested in over 50 companies and her advisory capabilities span technology enablement, digital assets, operation, IPO readiness & overall business transformation, particularly as companies grow or seek strategic funding. Agnes holds prestigious positions on the Board of Directors at the Biden Institute, the FTSE Russell Digital Asset Advisory Committee, Yale Club Audit Committee and Diamond Lake Minerals ($DLMI).Throughout her career, Agnes has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bridge the worlds of traditionalcorporate environments and cutting-edge startup ecosystems. During her tenure at ConsenSys, she played apivotal role in building and scaling both the company and the Ethereum ecosystem. Her work includedcultivating strong relationships with clients, investors, financial institutions, & government bodies. Agnes actively contributed to shaping the future of fintech, decentralization, & digitalization of finance,working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the efficient adoption of groundbreaking blockchaintechnology.Agnes's extensive experience at BlackRock involved collaborating with major institutions & global central banks, U.S Federal Reserve, U.S Treasury, & others during the global financial crisis. Her contributions included asset valuation, risk management, financial portfolio restructuring, M&A, JV & asset sales. Her insights into managing financial crises have proven invaluable.Named to the Forum of Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum in 2019, & elected to its Advisory Group. Featured as a Tech Pioneer by El Pais. Speaker on blockchain and financial technology & its applications at numerous global events held by the Mobile World Congress in Spain, Oxford University, Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, FDIC, George Washington University, Salesforce, US Chamber of Commerce and the World Economic Forum.
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