Sam Gellman
Sam Gellman, known online as Punk 9059 or NFTStats, is the Director of Research at PROOF, a leading Web3 media and NFT collective. He is widely recognized as a key voice in the cryptocurrency and NFT communities, offering in-depth analysis of NFT markets, token performance, and broader digital asset trends. His Twitter account @punk9059 has become a go-to source for real-time NFT data and market insights, attracting a large following of investors, creators, and collectors. Beyond his Web3 expertise, Gellman has an extensive background in global business and finance. He played a pivotal role in Uber’s international expansion, helping establish Uber’s European headquarters in Amsterdam in 2012 and later leading the company’s London operations during its high-growth phase. Before joining Uber, Gellman worked for Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong for six years, where he managed the Asia Derivative Research product, providing market analysis and investment insights to institutional clients.
Sam Gellman Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Director of Research
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Head of Global Expansion
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Head of Asia Derivative Research
Academic History
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B.A., International Relations and Computer Science
CRYPTO & NFT INVOLVEMENT
Sam Gellman, widely known in the Web3 community as Punk 9059 and NFTStats, is a leading voice in the NFT and digital asset space.
He is best known for producing data-driven NFT market analytics and charts that help decode market behavior and collector trends.
Through his Twitter account @punk9059, Gellman shares real-time NFT data, token analysis, and crypto market updates, earning recognition among traders, collectors, and digital-asset enthusiasts.
His thoughtful commentary and transparent data-driven approach have made him one of the most followed researchers in the NFT analytics ecosystem.
Before entering the crypto and Web3 space, Sam played a key leadership role in Uber’s global expansion.
He was instrumental in launching Uber Europe in 2012, establishing the company’s regional headquarters in Amsterdam, and later leading Uber’s London operations.
In 2013, he moved to Asia as Head of Asia Expansion, overseeing Uber’s entry into 25 cities across Asia, including markets such as Singapore, China, Japan, and New Zealand.
As General Manager for Uber Hong Kong, Gellman also managed operations in Taiwan and Macau, helping establish Uber’s strong presence across the region.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Under his Punk 9059 identity, Gellman frequently appears as a guest on leading financial and crypto media platforms, including TopstepTV and Real Vision, where he discusses NFT markets, digital asset strategies, and macro trends in crypto adoption.
His insights have been featured in Cointelegraph, CoinDesk, and other major crypto publications, where he continues to shape conversations around transparency, data, and innovation in the NFT space.
PHOTOGRAPHY
In addition to his business and crypto career, Gellman is an accomplished travel and documentary photographer.
His photography has taken him across the globe, capturing stories that highlight human experiences and global cultures.
As Head of Photography at Uber, Gellman helped humanize a rapidly scaling Silicon Valley company through authentic, people-centered visuals.
His photographs have been featured by BBC, Wired, Huffington Post, NPR, and major newspapers worldwide. He was also shortlisted as a finalist for the Travel Photographer of the Year Awards in both 2010 and 2011.