In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Matthew Le Merle.

Matthew talks to us about how DeFi is reshaping banking, payments, and asset management.

Matthew Le Merle is a 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley, who is shaping the future of digital finance by driving investment in some of the most transformative fintech-blockchain ventures to exist today.

As Co-Founder and CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors, he has established one of the most robust early-stage investment ecosystems in blockchain — backing a portfolio of 1,250+ startups (including 110+ unicorns like Coinbase, Kraken, Opensea) through partnerships with top VC funds worldwide — that ranks in the top decile on the Pitchbook and Preqin databases.

Matthew's impact at the intersection of blockchain, VC, and wealth is evident in his leadership as Managing Partner at Keiretsu Capital — the most active early-stage venture investor backing 300+ companies a year — and as Chairman/Director of 15+ innovation-focused companies.

He is also a bestselling author, with acclaimed titles like Corporate Innovation in the Fifth Era, Blockchain Competitive Advantage, and The Intelligent Investor: Silicon Valley under his belt.

A well respected industry voice, Matthew frequently appears on CNBC and panels and summits as a keynote speaker, known for his ability to simplify the complexities of fintech and blockchain.

You can connect with Matthew here:

Website: https://www.matthewlemerle.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-C-Le-Merle/author/B071DFH9ZM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewlemerle/