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Elena Obukhova

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Mentor, Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, and Keynote Speaker in Blockchain & Fintech

Elena Obukhova

I am a cryptocurrency enthusiast, serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and advisor. Having lived in 9 countries [China, South Korea, Thailand, Russia, France, Argentina, Mexico, Indonesia, and the USA] and visited 23, I gained diverse experience and knowledge related to consumer, payment, and crypto markets. This knowledge and experience are the valuable assets that I bring to each company I work with. Originally, my journey began in China where I had been living for 3.5 years working with Blockchain startups and SMEs. Later, in 2019, I joined the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in Bangkok to research and analyse possible emerging tech applications, including blockchain, that can increase financial inclusion in the Asian region. At the same time, I started working with Silicon Valley-based VC fund helping to redesign their financial and business model to democratize investments and to provide retail investors with easier access to VC deals. Being passionate abou