New York City

City Leader

Monika Proffitt

Blockchain Specialist, Inventor, Advisor, Author of Blockchain 101

Monika is an internationally recognized speaker and serial entrepreneur, as well as the author of the book Blockchain 101. She hosts a podcast with Roundtable Media, The Proffitt Show, and has served as a resource for Inc. Magazine, Forbes, Nikkei, Vogue, Venturebeat, Hackernoon, and GritDaily. She teaches Blockchain at CUNY, and has spoken on the topic at MIT, Princeton, Notre Dame, and other universities throughout the US and Europe. Her favorite speaking engagements focus on the value of cultural capital, access-driven economic structures, regulations and laws that affect the financial industry, and how to bring sustainable impact to any business.

She is passionate about the evolving future of visual art, tokenizing real estate, the power of NFTs in transactions, and is available for conferences, panels, and custom engagements for companies and groups.

City Leader

Charles Forrest

CRYPTOCURRENCY ANALYST

Charles, known as Crypto Chuck, is a seasoned cryptocurrency enthusiast with over 8 years of experience navigating the evolving world of digital currencies and blockchain technology. His deep knowledge of the industry is the result of constant research and analysis, which has allowed him to stay ahead of trends and emerging projects. Through his commitment to learning, Crypto Chuck has developed a keen eye for identifying opportunities and potential risks in the crypto space.

As the host of *Crypto Black*—a popular YouTube channel and podcast—Charles shares his expertise with a growing community of crypto enthusiasts and newcomers alike. His mission is to simplify the complex world of blockchain technology, helping people understand its potential and how to make informed decisions. Whether through in-depth analysis, project reviews, or interviews with industry leaders, Crypto Chuck is dedicated to educating and empowering others in the fast-paced crypto space.