Co-founder of Finance Blocks, a philanthropist & entrepreneur Jake brings 8+ years of experience in international business experience. Jake is a supporter of organizations such as the School of American Ballet, Foundation For Ethnic Understanding, Heritage Foundation for Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries, SS United States Conservancy, Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, and more. In his free time Jake enjoys traveling, experiencing new cultures & foods, & volunteering to help mentor children about the powers of entrepreneurship.
“I believe that Finance Blocks has the power to transform the way Rural Financial Institutions around the world operate. I know that one day we can change the way digital services are offered to millions of users & help lift the socioeconomic status of millions of people. Technology has the ability to change the world, all it takes is one person or company who is driven to make a difference. Finance Blocks has the platform that can enable change and our team has a relentless passion to bring credit access, financial transparency, and financial inclusion to all regardless of geographic location.”
Currently 26 years of age. Viet received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The University of Central Florida in 2018. Viet is also completing his final year of his M.B.A. program with a focus on finance and international business. He is strongly motivated, a team player, and genuinely wants the best for the company or organization he is a part of. Through his professional finance and accounting experience, he is well versed in forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and accounts payable. He is also proficient in Excel, NextGen, SAP, and Hyperion.
Ayush is a 25 year old engineering graduate from MU, India. Ayush has built recommendation, trade, price trigger engines to name a few and has vast knowledge of blockchain, architecting solutions with a 4+ year of experience. Ayush’s previous experiences include Software Engineer at CoinDCX, Koinex, ERPNext as well as he built A music streaming app on Windows ecosystem, a decentralized prediction platform and a whistleblower platform on blockchain.
Digital marketing strategist with the background in the wireless industry. After 12 years of owning a Verizon Wireless franchise I launched gosocial.me,a marketing agency that specializes in developing e-commerce websites, social media management and other digital services.
In my personal time I enjoy Kitesurfing. I find its what drives and helps me truly fly high! I invite everyone and all ages to try it out!
I build strong business relationships, everything I touch has my heart, my energy, my strong work ethic and my full creativity.
Brenden Sicilia, Director of Business Development, graduated from the University of North Florida with a bachelors in accounting. He currently is a business owner in the construction and real-estate industries where he has learned the skills that it takes to help a business strategically grow. Brenden plans to use the knowledge he has gained in other ventures to help identify and develop new business opportunities to help expand the presence of Finance Blocks globally.
2 6 years of age, Jackson is completing his final year of law school at Florida State University. He received his bachelors in business economics from the University of South Florida. A transactional focus, experience in the accounting operations of large sales and marketing firms as well as state agency functions are the experiences Jackson brings to the Finance Blocks team.
Executive with 18+ years of experience of managing and building teams. With very in depth industry knowledge of the Rural Financial Sector, owning his own Rural Financial Institution. Blockchain evangelist, and has worked on successfully blockchain products for various government organizations, Not only in India, but Chandan brings in international experience from his time living and working in Australia.
At 26 years of age Jordan has had extensive experience working with people and building relationships with his coworkers. Jordan is focused on bringing the best work experience possible to Finance Blocks as he believes it makes for a more productive workplace. While leading teams in the past he has found that happy and enthusiastic employees work the hardest because they are doing something they love!
Confidence-inspiring Finance Executive with 25+ years of growing entrepreneurial ventures. An MBA Harvard school of business graduate as well as a degree from the university of michigan in metallurgical/chemical engineering. Harold’s previous experiences include being an executive at ExxonMobil as well as full time roles within LittleBanc Advisors, The Berman Group, Americans for Immigrant Justice, & Avalon research group.
Kunal Karani used to lead strategy and innovation at Turing Labs, a boutique blockchain consulting firm working with major governmental and private organizations. He is responsible for building new blockchain solutions aimed at enhancing various industries – healthcare, supply chain, e-identity (KYC). His focus has been new-age technologies that are causing a paradigm shift in the way the world does business. He has proactively contributed to digital transformation by driving the mass adoption of blockchain technology. Kunal is a 3-time entrepreneur with a deep understanding of several industries. A Purdue University alumnus, Kunal brings to the table extensive international experience after spending a good part of his life in the US and Japan.
