Female CEOs, Founders & Leads in the Blockchain Industry
Mainstream media has highlighted the supposed gender divide in Bitcoin and the wider blockchain industry. However, it’s very participants have experienced different. Women have played an important role in the evolution of blockchain, of course. And, a just few can be seen below. CEO of BitPesa, Elizabeth Rossiello. Rossiello has worked in Kenya since 2009. Speaker of five languages, this mother of two leads payments in an area she recognized needed help. Oft ignored by traditional financial institutions, Rossiello has led the way for fintech to help the developing world. She is currently....
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