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Max Borders is the author of The Social Singularity (2018) and The Decentralist (2021). His latest book is called Underthrow (2023). Currently, he is working on two major projects: a cosmopolitan constitution designed to open the age of open-source law, and a global fraternal society – The Grey Robes – dedicated to the mission, morality, and meaning of the “Gray Tribe.”
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Joel Lambert is a man whose life reads like an adventure novel. Lambert, a former Navy SEAL, has taken the skills honed from his military career and showcased them in the TV series “Lone Target,” known as “Manhunt” in the US. The show pits Joel against various law enforcement and military units globally in simulated manhunt scenarios where he shows his ability to evade capture in diverse and challenging environments. Among the many interests Lambert pursues, his most recent dive has been into Bitcoin.
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Kenny Florian is a multifaceted figure in martial arts, renowned for his tactical prowess and versatility across weight classes in the UFC. In MMA, Kenny is best known for his expertise in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. After Florian’s fighting career, he turned his sharp analytical mind to commentating, contributing to the UFC and more recently to the Professional Fighters League. Kenny has honed his ability in a wide range of skills including TV hosting, commentating, podcasting, coaching, public speaking, marketing, blogging, MMA, and of course, Bitcoin.
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Bill Stebbins is a retired U.S. Army cavalry officer and Iraq veteran with experience in counterinsurgency, combined arms warfare and operational/ strategic planning which give him a unique perspective on Bitcoin. His experience in Iraq led him to become a staunch anti-war advocate. With almost 30 years leadership experience, he coaches, writes about, and facilitates leadership workshops. His most recent obsession is Bitcoin, about which he regularly podcasts and writes.
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Gary Krause is a husband, father, and Navy Chief with a background in Chinese linguistics and tactical SIGINT collection. He is a dedicated Bitcoin enthusiast, referring to himself as a Bitcoiner and aiming to maintain his status among the 13% of <80 IQ Bitcoiners.
As a self-taught developer, Gary engages in various technical pursuits centered around Bitcoin. These include exploring amateur radio, Rust code, nostr, fedimint, software operations, and cybersecurity. He takes pride in hosting the Shenandoah Bitcoin Club (https://shenandoahbitcoin.club) actively participating in DC BitDevs.
Gary underscores the significance of studying Bitcoin and no longer uses Xitter (pronounced shitter). However, his npub can be found using NIP05 at satoshi@garykrause.dev. In essence, Gary’s life revolves around family and a deep commitment to the world of Bitcoin.
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Cory Klippsten leads Swan.com, a prominent firm specializing in Bitcoin financial services. He plays a vital role as a partner in several ventures, including Bitcoiner Ventures, El Zonte Capital, and The Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. His investment portfolio boasts over 60 early stage tech startups, reflecting his keen interest in angel investing. Klippsten’s professional journey includes significant stints at major corporations such as Google, McKinsey, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley. He is an alumnus of the University of Chicago, where he completed his MBA. Originally from Seattle, he spent a considerable amount of time living in both New York City and Chicago before settling in Los Angeles with his family. Cory is a husband and father. His personal interests are diverse, encompassing basketball, history, and a passion for travel, with Istanbul and Barcelona being among his preferred destinations.
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Preston Pysh, a renowned figure in finance, has made his mark as an author, podcast host, and financial analyst. He is especially acclaimed for his expertise in value investing, leadership, as well as his growing focus on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. As a co-founder of “The Investor’s Podcast Network,” Preston oversees a range of podcasts centered on finance and investing. His interviews with numerous business luminaries, financial gurus, and intellectuals have equipped his audience with comprehensive insights into diverse investment subjects.
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Antonio Bestard, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Planned Capacity, has an extensive background in fleet management and wealth management. He worked for Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley for 10 years before being hired by a client to assist in the development of a geothermal plant and lithium extraction facility. It was during this project that Antonio identified the challenges in incorporating new green baseload onto the system.
This realization led him to establish Plan C Crypto in April 2021, which aimed to combine proof of work mining with the decarbonization of the grid. Plan C Crypto was later renamed Planned Capacity. Antonio is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, and he resides in San Diego, California with his two beautiful daughters.
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Scott Lindberg is the game designer of HODL UP, a Bitcoin education game, and the author of “Teaching through Games: 21 Bitcoin Lessons.” He served in the U.S. Army after graduating West Point. He later met his wife, Tali, at Yale where both earned MBA’s. They homeschooled their four children for 20 years. Self-custody of their kids’ education began and continues with their own education.
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Randy Kelley
Creating value through imagining, designing and then colonizing the future with business ventures-that is my calling. Today Randy is imagining a future where the US military has taken the lead in drone and cyber warfare worldwide. Today he is designing a business venture that provides trusted and truly innovative technology for my brothers and sisters in arms. Today I’m colonizing that future to realize this vision. Collaborators always wanted…
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Kevin Rash is one of the founding members of Return To Duty (RTD).
For over 23 years Kevin served in the United States Air Force in both the Regular Air Force (Active Duty) and the Air Force Reserves. He spent most of that time as a chaplain supporting conventional and unconventional forces. Additionally, he has experience in—or with—airfield operations, acquisitions program management, non-medical case management (DHA Warrior Care), and Human Performance Optimization. During his time of service he has deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq.
Kevin is now married and has four children. He enjoys spending his time with family, surfing, building relationships, and serving others.
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Andrew Howard is the CBO at Jan3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on expanding access to Bitcoin and financial freedom around the world. Andrew first got involved with Bitcoin while serving active duty as a Recon Marine in 2017. Since then, his mission in life has been to spread Bitcoin adoption and therefore create a more free, prosperous, and peaceful world. He helps people all over the globe understand and invest in Bitcoin, from everyday investors to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and companies.
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John Frankman was a Captain in the Army who served as a Green Beret assigned to 7th Special Forces Group. On July 1st, he voluntarily separated from active duty after 8 years due to difficulties surrounding the COVID 19 vax mandate. Before going on active duty, he spent four years in the Catholic seminary studying for the Archdiocese of Washington and the Military Archdiocese before discerning that God had different plans for him at the time. He entered active duty as an Infantry Officer and completed the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course, Airborne School, and Ranger School. After serving as an Infantry Officer, he was selected to attend the Special Forces Qualification Course where he also completed SERE school (Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape) and completed the Military Free Fall Course. Of all of his military accomplishments, he considers refusing the immoral and illegal COVID vax his proudest moment. He is currently completing his M.A. in systematic theology.
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