Neil Bergquist, CEO and co-founder of Coinme, a pioneering cryptocurrency exchange, has carved a niche in the fintech industry with his innovative approach to driving utility for digital currency adoption.

His professional journey included roles at SURF Incubator, where he nurtured hundreds of tech startups, and various innovation management positions before venturing into the cryptocurrency sector.

Motivated by the challenges of secure access to bitcoin, Bergquist launched Coinme in 2014 and introduced one of the first bitcoin ATMs in the world. This move not only helped overcome the trust issues associated with digital currencies, but also set a regulatory approach that others would follow. Coinme's distinct value propositions — immediate availability, affordability, simplicity, and trust — have guided its growth and influence in the financial sector.

Looking ahead, Bergquist envisions Coinme expanding its technological footprint, enabling broader financial inclusion through continued partnerships and innovations that embed Web 3 technologies into the existing financial system.