michael terpin

Michael Terpin is a Vital figure in the FinTech sector. As the founder of Transform Group, he has launched more than 300 blockchain initiatives, including projects as Ethereum and Tether. Additionally, he established BitAngels, the first angel investment group focusing on cryptocurrency startups, and contributed to CoinAgenda. Through his investment firm, Transforming Ventures, and supports innovative startups and owns businesses like Blockchain Wire and Layer1 Events. Michael is the creator of OpenCarbon, a platform that utilizes NFTs to enhance transparency in carbon credits. He has over twenty years of experience in the tech and media industry and has been referred to by CNBC as the Godfather of Crypto.

Personal Info

• Organization: Founder and CEO of Transform Group, BitAngels
• Resident Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Graduation: Syracuse University, holds degrees in newspaper journalism and English literature.
  University of Buffalo, completed MFA in creative writing 
• Awards: One of  Top 5 influencers by TGE in 2018
  Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2000.
  Wall of Fame, Newhouse at Syracuse University in 2000.
   

Experience

• Founder, CEO, Chairman of Internet Wire from Oct 1994 to Apr 2003.
• Founder and Chairman of Marketwired from April 2003 to April 2006.
• CEO of Terpin Communications from January 1990-2013.
• General Partner of BitAngles Fund from Mar 2014 to May 2014.
• Partner of Flight.VC (Bitcoin Syndicate) from Jul 2014- Jun 2018.
• Founder and CEO of SocialRadius from Aug 2006 to present.
• Chairman and Co-Founder of CommPro Global from Oct 2013 to Present.
• Co-Founder and Chairman of BitAngels from May 2013 to Present.
• Founder and CEO of CoinAgenda from Jan 2014 to Present.
• Co-Founder and Chairman of OpenCarbon from Sep 2022 to Present.
• Founder and CEO of Transform Group from May 2013 to Present.