Cory Bethrant is a seasoned entrepreneur, software engineer, and community leader. As Co-Founder, CTO, and CFO of Prepaid2Coin LLC, Cory has been instrumental in growing the company to $140K in annual revenue while empowering unbanked and underserved communities with secure cryptocurrency solutions. In his role, Cory leads the development of cutting-edge technology infrastructure, ensuring platform security and scalability, while overseeing the financial strategies that drive the company's growth and sustainability in the digital economy.Cory has extensive leadership experience, having served as a Full Stack Web Developer at Adobe Stock, where he was the Community Lead for Adobe’s Black Employee Network and contributed to the development of key projects like Adobe Stock Infrastructure. His technical expertise spans across JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, AWS, and other essential software development tools.In addition to his work at Prepaid2Coin, Cory's research experience at Cornell University stands out, where he developed a Polymer Brush Data Processor as part of the CCMR REU program. This innovation automated Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) data processing, reducing analysis time from 24 hours to 2 hours.Cory is also deeply committed to education and community service. He has volunteered as an IEEE Graduate Advisor at Howard University, coordinating recruitment events with Adobe and advising on technical programs. He also served as the Pennsylvania Region 19 President of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), participated professionally Pro-Bono at charity events for Duffy’s Hope, and contributed over 100 volunteer hours at St. John's AUMP Church. His contributions have earned him prestigious accolades, including placing as an Intel-Cornell Cup Finalist and the FBLA Business Award.Cory’s entrepreneurial ventures span multiple industries, and he remains committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, particularly in the tech sector, through mentorship and community outreach. A proud part of Howard University and former lacrosse athlete, Cory was part of the 2014 HBCU National Champion team and helped lead numerous research projects, including Team Terminator, which was a finalist at the Intel-Cornell Cup.