Yves La Rose
Yves La Rose, a global technology entrepreneur, is the Founder and CEO of the EOS Network Foundation, a not-for-profit organization charting a coordinated future for the EOS Network through decentralization and community. La Rose is an established, well-respected leader within the EOS community, known for the pivotal role he has played in the ecosystem's resurgence. He works to ensure the success of the network through the establishment of working groups and making strategic bets and investment throughout the EOS ecosystem. In addition, he co-founded EOS Nation, a top-performing block producer on the EOS blockchain. Prior to his entrepreneurial pursuits, La Rose worked for the Government of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations. He also spent several years in Japan, where he immersed himself in Eastern culture and developed a robust network of business and tech leaders.
Yves La Rose Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Academic History
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Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor of Arts
La Rose started mining Bitcoin in 2010 and used his amassed BTC to buy parts for his computer.
In 2016, he began dedicating his career to the crypto industry, co-founding a crypto education group.
He co-founded EOS Nation with six others, and took the role of CEO at the EOS Network Foundation.
He led ENF through a rapid growth period, achieving a major consensus upgrade to establish network independence for the platform.
He also led ENF in securing funding which helped accelerate global growth of the team, repositioning the network, and launching new partnerships.
HONORS
2023 Cointelegraph's Top 100 Influential People in Crypto
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
La Rose has been featured in various leading financial media outlets and publications.
He has been featured at Entrepreneur Magazine, Nasdaq, Blockworks, Cointelegraph, CoinDesk, and more.
He has also appeared as a guest on Real Vision.