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Host of Annual Martha's Vineyard retreat of senior Black executives, founders, experts across Web3, DeFi, crypto. Founders: @cmesi @TJSmith414

Washington, DC
Joined July 2023
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Watch: 2023 Inaugural Blockchain Braintrust Retreat on Martha's Vineyard sponsored by @a16zcrypto Event featured @CFTCjohnson, @eToroUS CEO @luledemmissie, @tjsmith414, @cmesi, @Collin_McCune, @ChrisLyons, and other leaders. youtu.be/52AmiIpQWOA
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SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 13-16, 2024 Join us for the 2nd Annual Blockchain Braintrust Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard (Oak Bluffs & Vineyard Haven). Stay tuned for registration info for the Policy Brunch & Conclave. #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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Blockchain Braintrust Co-Founders @tjsmith414 and @cmesi kicked off the inaugural retreat of Black crypto industry leaders on Martha's Vineyard this week. #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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We did a thing: #BlockchainBraintrust Every August Black politicians, Washington staffers, leaders of civil rights groups gather on Martha's Vineyard. This year, we infused web3 & DeFi into the narrative. @tjsmith414 & I partnered with @KalahHaley, and @a16zcrypto joined us!
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Conclave: Day Two of the inaugural Blockchain Braintrust Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard 🔥 Senior crypto industry leaders heard from @eToroUS CEO @luledemmissie today about the value of 360 execution skills. #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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What is Blockchain Braintrust? A platform for empowerment and inclusion in the blockchain/cryptocurrency industry and in Washington, D.C. #BlockchainBraintrust
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Our Vision & Mission: Advance education, conduct research and analysis, promote inclusive finance and bipartisanship in policymaking & rulemaking. #BlockchainBraintrust
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This is exciting to be a part of. We have new class of regulators coming and they get the web3 opportunity. Having investors, builders and regulators in one place is the #blockchainbraintrust. Yes @cmesi is the fearless leader! 🙌🏽
Blockchain Braintrust Retreat kicks off in Martha’s Vineyard with a fireside chat during the Policy Brunch featuring @CFTC Commissioner @CFTCjohnson moderated by @tjsmith414 🔥 #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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We appreciate the support of our partners and signature sponsor a16z Crypto. #BlockchainBraintrust
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Special thanks to the Host Committee for the inaugural Blockchain Braintrust Retreat on Martha's Vineyard.
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Mint the commemorative NFT for the inaugural Blockchain Braintrust Retreat. Created courtesy of Rally's Coral Labs. mint.collectivelyco.xyz #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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Amazing first day of the inaugural Blockchain Braintrust in Martha’s Vineyard sponsored by @a16zcrypto. Thank you @AJCalloway @yesladypheOnix @ChrisLyons & Collin McCune for joining us. #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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Substantive session about the fundamentals of stablecoins by Ashley Scott from @circle during the inaugural Blockchain Braintrust Retreat in Martha’s Vineyard! #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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Today in Martha’s Vineyard, @eToroUS CEO @luledemmissie delivered the keynote address for the Policy Brunch during the inaugural Blockchain Braintrust Retreat 🔥 #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNoire
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Blockchain Braintrust Retreat kicks off in Martha’s Vineyard with a fireside chat during the Policy Brunch featuring @CFTC Commissioner @CFTCjohnson moderated by @tjsmith414 🔥 #BlockchainBraintrust #CryptoNOIRE
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One week away from the big day!
📢 Blockchain Braintrust Retreat, 8/17-18 Policy Brunch on Martha’s Vineyard featuring CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson @CFTCjohnson & @eToroUS CEO @luledemmissie. Thrilled to host with @tjsmith414 & Committee. #BlockchainBraintrust
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📢 Blockchain Braintrust Retreat, 8/17-18 Policy Brunch on Martha’s Vineyard featuring CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson @CFTCjohnson & @eToroUS CEO @luledemmissie. Thrilled to host with @tjsmith414 & Committee. #BlockchainBraintrust
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Excited to collaborate with @tjsmith414 to convene a “Blockchain Braintrust” Retreat with Black executives, experts, founders in DeFi & Web3 on Martha’s Vineyard this August when the CBC and Washington officials gather. Read Juneteenth announcement👇🏾
In honor of #Juneteenth2023 I am excited to announce a project that I’ve been working on with @cmesi #crypto #web3 #financialinclusion
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In honor of #Juneteenth2023 I am excited to announce a project that I’ve been working on with @cmesi #crypto #web3 #financialinclusion
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