EDUCATION B.S. University of California, Berkeley M.S. Columbia University – Fintech and Financial Engineering
EXPERTISE Blockchain Strategy, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Risk Management, Crypto Education
Summary
- Internationally recognized crypto strategist and educator with speaking engagements across the U.S., Singapore, the U.K., and Europe.
- Professional editor, researcher, and founder with over a decade of experience in digital assets, smart contracts, and decentralized finance.
- Expert in blockchain adoption, tokenomics, and investor protection in the evolving world of Web3 and fintech.
Experience
David sees his work at TopCoin9 as an extension of his mission to make the crypto space safer and more understandable for everyday investors. Whether as a researcher, strategist, speaker, or content creator, he specializes in breaking down complex blockchain topics into accessible insights.
David began his career as a crypto analyst at a San Francisco-based hedge fund in 2015. He later worked as a product strategist at ChainMetric Labs, focusing on token valuation and risk modeling. He launched TopCoin9 in 2024 to bridge the growing gap between innovation and investor awareness in the crypto space.
As a leading voice in the field, David has spoken at international blockchain summits, contributed to several open-source governance proposals (DAOs), and advised early-stage Web3 projects. His articles have been featured on CoinDesk, Decrypt, and The Defiant.
Education
David holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s in Fintech and Financial Engineering from Columbia University. He is also certified in blockchain law and policy through MIT Open Learning and holds a FINRA Series 63 license (non-practicing).
