Matthew Le Merle
Founder
Matthew is a 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley, who is shaping the future of digital finance by driving investment in some of the most transformative fintech-blockchain ventures to exist today.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Fifth Era Partners which includes Blockchain Coinvestors and AI Access investment strategies, he has established one of the most robust early-stage investment ecosystems backing a portfolio of 1,500+ startups (including 80+ unicorns like Chainalysis, Coinbase, Kraken, Opensea and Tether) through partnerships with top VC funds worldwide.
He is also a bestselling author, with acclaimed titles like Corporate Innovation in the Fifth Era, Blockchain Competitive Advantage, and The Intelligent Investor: Silicon Valley under his belt.
A well respected industry voice, Matthew frequently appears on CNBC and panels and summits as a keynote speaker, known for his ability to simplify the complexities of fintech and blockchain.
Topics:
Global policies shaping the trajectory of digital assets and what investors need to know.
How Blockchain is reshaping banking, payments, and asset management.
Private and public capital in a tokenized world: Why blockchain is a fundamental shift in how capital markets operate.
Tailored insights for wealth advisors and family offices on accessing Blockchain investments for long-term prosperity.
Lessons from 30 years in Silicon Valley – What traditional investors can learn from fintech’s evolution and how blockchain fits into the bigger picture.
More about Matthew:
Former senior partner/consultant at leading consulting firms like Kearney, Booz, Monitor and McKinsey.
Former head of strategy, corporate development, and marketing for a Fortune 100 company.
Also authored novels Tales From Groombridge, Second Chance, and The Ministry of Bitcoin.
To get a sense of Matthew, here's an appearance he made on Dinis Guardia’s Podcast Series, discussing the current opportunities and challenges in the blockchain landscape.
https://a.co/d/eXsvT7e
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2016/04/06/where-will-silicon-valley-giants-set-base-in-asia.html
https://a.co/d/9v4q5au
https://a.co/d/0j7xmyw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu0pjuCJzsk