Wences Casares
Wences Casares is the Founder and CEO of Xapo, a Bitcoin wallet startup. He is a world-known entrepreneur who has established numerous technology and financial ventures in the United States, South America, and Europe. He specializes in emerging markets, mobile, bitcoin, global business, and financial services technology. Throughout his career, Casares has founded and sold multiple companies for a cumulative amount of more than $1 billion.
Wences Casares Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Academic History
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OPM, Business Administration
- Originally from Argentina, Casares experienced the country’s extreme inflation and immediately saw the promise and utility of Bitcoin as a global currency.
- He launched Argentina's first internet service provider, internet Argentina S.A. in 1994.
- He is an elected member of the World Economic Forum's “Young Global Leaders” Class of 2011.
- He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization.
- He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.