Brian Armstrong (Cryptocurrency / Fintech) at Coinbase — San Francisco, United States
Brian Armstrong co-founded Coinbase in 2012, building the most trusted and regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the United States. He led Coinbase to a direct listing on Nasdaq in 2021 and has been a consistent advocate for clear crypto regulation in Washington. Armstrong is known for his "mission-focus" culture policy, asking employees to keep political discussions out of the workplace in favor of building the crypto economy.