Team

Management

Olav is a successful entrepreneur with an academic background in electronics and programming. He is driven to create businesses and platforms that easily allow people to utilise cryptocurrency and blockchain technology

Manuel is the chairman and co-founder of two of the largest and most prominent blockchain companies in Norway, BitGate and BitSpace. He holds a M.Sc in Electronics from the University of Oslo, and is an experienced developer.

Christian is the Co-Founder of both BitSpace and BitGate, and has been a key figure in the blockchain community since 2011. He graduated from the University of Oslo with a masters degree in Philosophy.

Ivar has studied economics at Eastern Connecticut State University, and has been involved with blockchain and cryptocurrencies since 2014. He is a talented executive managing day-to-day activities and planning at BitGate and BitSpace.

Development

Frederic has been a computer and gaming enthusiast since he was 6 years old, and is a former data engineering student. He is interested in 3D modeling/printing, alternative nuclear power and computer security and favors software that is open source. His life approach is rational and uncompromising, which is reflected in his work.

Terje Have used crypto for 10 years, and is interested in the development of the cryptocurrency industry. He is formerly a pilot, and today he does mobile application testing, as well as compliance and customer service.

Operation

Advisors

Camilla Wollan is a DLA Piper Partner in the Finance and Projects Department. She specializes in financial law and has worked for numerous banks. Camilla is interested in the fintech and blockchain space as a challenge for financial regulations.

Raymond has 20+ years of experience from the financial markets and as an investor he has been founding partner of several startups. Through his work he has earned an unique experience in different fields as Partner, Chairman, board member, FX, stocks and derivatives trader, CEO and CFO. He has a background from the Norwegian School of Economics and the Harvard Business School.

Rob is the Co-founder of ZenCash and a former physicist and mathematician with experience working on Bitshares, BlockPay, Zclassic, Seasteading, and BitGate. He’s currently a PhD Candidate in Finance researching cryptofinance and teaching “Bitcoin & Blockchain Applications in Finance.”

Lars Hektoen, holds a master’s degree in economics and business administration from The University of St Gallen (CH). He went on to become a general manager at Chase Manhattan Bank and President at ABB Financial Services AS. He was a co-founder and later CEO of Cultura Bank, recently crowned the most Ethical Bank in Norway!

Lasse has worked in the finance and securities market since 1986. FinanceCube was sold in 2012, and since 2013, Lasse has been working in banks, within IT strategy, digital banking, Blockchain and Fintech companies as the area of work. Lasse is now CEO and founder of Finansit, a consulting company focusing on Blockchain/DLT strategy, Fintech/startups and a frequently used keynote speaker.

Team

Management

Olav Småriset

Manuel Lains

Christian Lains

Ivar Duserud

Development

Frederic Lhote

Terje Melkevik

Operation

Christian Gjesdal

Markus Arnesen

Advisors

Camilla Wollan

Raymond Øverlie

Robert Viglione

Lars Hektoen

Lasse Meholm