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19 AT T E N D E E S SERGIO FOG EL dLocal SERGIO FU RIO Creditas STEPH EN PAI R BitPay I am an avid learner of everything: technology, history, science, biology. I love to initiate fires and watch them burn (in a good sense, don't worry, I am not a pyromaniac). I love the thrill of that special moment when you launch a new product or service, and you don't know whether anyone will use it. I am probably one of the best-connected introverts in the world. I've founded a few companies, and hope to found a lot more still. Entrepreneurship had never been in my mind, but it completely changed my life. It pulled me out from my comfort zone and forced me to rethink the limits of what can be done. I was born and raised in a small town in Spain and only moved to the city when I was 14. In my twenties I build a successful career in Investment Banking (Deutsche Bank) and Strategy Consulting (BCG). Then, in my thirties, left the corporate world meaning the end of business cards and easy pitches. Entrepreneurship became more than a job... a lifestyle, a state of mind. Seeking for opportunities to make the world a better place. First stage: reshaping the way that Brazilian consumers borrow from the banking industry. I moved to Brazil attracted by the outrageous interest rates and the complexity of the financial system. Built a team of 5 in 2012 that became 700 in 2019. There are 3 things that motivate me today: (1) building a culture of entrepreneurship within the company I founded to create a second wave of entrepreneurs, (2) creating a business that is both lucrative and generates a significant impact in our society and (3) creating a story that my daughters can feel proud of and get life lessons from. The world that my daughters will live in is now being shaped by a new wave of entrepreneurs that are truly focused on creating impact. I'm the co-founder and CEO of BitPay, the oldest company and most experienced team in the Blockchain industry. I started writing software at an early age and still enjoy it today. I'm married with two high school aged sons. A few of my hobbies include golf, boating and flying. I find it very satisfying when employees tell me they love working at BitPay.