Director of Public Policy @GeneralCatalyst Institute. Prev. CEO @ABI_DC_Updates, FinTech Fellow @GOPMajorityWhip, & Associate @BlockchainAssn.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2019
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“Today's metrics don't give the U.S. military an accurate sense of its own readiness, as the Pentagon battles outdated procurement procedures and other countries quickly up-gun their troops, according to a @GeneralCatalyst Institute report first shared with Axios.”
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London is now the world's 4th largest venture hub, raising $17.7B in 2025—behind only the Bay Area, New York, and LA. It's produced more unicorns than Berlin, Paris, and Tokyo combined. @TheEconomist explains what's driving it:
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Talent: 43% of UK deep-tech startups are university spin-outs. OpenAI chose London for its first foreign office. 🇬🇧Britain remains the #2 destination for European founders.
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Honored to have attended last Wednesday’s release of President Trump’s Executive Council on Digital Assets report on behalf of @generalcatalyst Institute! This report shows deep thought and effort had been put in by the Trump Administration to ensure America remains the undisputed Crypto Capital of the World. This will shape the future of digital finance in the US, and cement our leadership globally. Congratulations to President Trump, @davidsacks47, @BoHines47, @SecScottBessent, and @AGPamBondi for their leadership in making financial innovation a top national priority! Check out crypto.gov to read the full report. #DigitalAssets #Crypto #Blockchain
Exciting developments in the world of AI yesterday with the release of the National AI Action Plan, a bold initiative led by President Trump, @Davidsacks47, @mkratsios47, and the @WhiteHouse team under Executive Order 14179, signed on January 23, 2025. This plan underscores the U.S.’s commitment to maintaining global leadership in artificial intelligence by fostering innovation and competition, with a particular focus on transformative applications in financial services.
What stands out to me is the emphasis on creating a pro-innovation environment, particularly for startups harnessing AI to revolutionize finance. By streamlining federal oversight and reducing the risk of a patchwork of state-level AI regulations, this plan levels the playing field for emerging fintech companies to thrive alongside established players. It’s a strategic move to ensure America remains at the forefront of this transformative technology, enabling breakthroughs in areas like fraud detection, personalized banking, algorithmic trading, and risk management.
I’m optimistic about the plan’s potential to drive economic growth and national security, especially as we face increasing global competition in AI-powered financial services.
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The @generalcatalyst Institute was honored to be present at the @WhiteHouse this afternoon for the historic signing of the bipartisan GENIUS Act, a bill that codifies rules for companies that issue or utilize U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins. As President Trump so eloquently stated, the United States must lead in establishing clear, comprehensive, and competitive frameworks for digital assets to ensure we continue to be the leader of the global financial system.
Legal clarity for U.S.-dollar backed stablecoins is a tremendous step in promoting the use of the U.S. dollar globally while also supercharging the digital economy domestically. As this White House has so clearly stated, economic security IS national security. Thanks to the hard work of @davidsacks47, @BoHines47 and Congress; the U.S. is now even stronger and more competitive in financial innovation than ever before!
Really interesting piece from @amsecproject americansecurityproject.org/…
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@RANDCorporation in “Exploring the Implications of Generative AI for Chinese Military Cyber-Enabled Influence Operations”: “Support blockchain, watermarking, or other similar technologies for media to improve the trustworthiness of authentic media, especially U.S. government public statements.[…]
[…]If it is currently difficult to identify Al-generated content, then another approach would be to clarify the trustworthiness of important media. This could be pursued by the private sector, but at a minimum, the U.S. government should consider adoption if this proves promising. If this approach proves promising, then Congress could be an early adopter to ensure credible communication with constituents and the broader public.”
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“It’s also imperative that any legislation includes language to not only ban CBDC’s and any pilot programs, but also ban any back-end coordination with private sector entities.This would include banning the “wholesale” use of CBDC’s.” @FreedomWorks freedomworks.org/house-repub…
👇 – at Washington, DC
Last week, Hong Kong hosted its 2023 Digital Economy Summit putting on full display their intent to embrace blockchain.
This event was attended by CCP officials who publicly endorsed Hong Kong’s bid to become a crypto hub through state-backed and private sector investments.
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“Much of the rest of the world is adopting open blockchain networks, while U.S. government indifference and hostility towards open network blockchain technology is squandering the potential for Americans to benefit from it.”
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Great letter from @club4growth @taxreformer @FreedomWorks to @RogerMarshallMD regarding his recent work with Sen. Elizabeth Warren on digital-assets.
Expect more of these attempts to tie the failure of centralized fractional reserve banks to an industry that was REQUIRED to use banking partners because they were seen as “more safe”. If anything, these failures have emboldened the argument for removing risky fractional reserve banks from the equation for 1-1 backed stablecoins.
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We strongly support the continued non-partisan efforts of lawmakers to fix the tax provision from the 2021 infrastructure law that is threatening the U.S.’s role in the future of Web3 and blockchain development. The implications of not having this fixed goes further than purely financialized applications…👇
As an organization committed to promoting U.S.-led innovation, we applaud the Keep Innovation in America Act of 2023. Our statement on this important legislation:
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Digital identity, decentralized file storage, and Web3 applications could all be hurt by the externalities of offshoring this critical industry. I’m glad to see some members of Congress understanding the importance of this space as part of America’s strategy for Critical Emerging Technologies (Alongside AI, IoT, Quantum, 5G)!
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Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works holding a hearing tomorrow “Air, Climate, and
Environmental Impacts of Crypto-Asset Mining: Legislative Hearing on The Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act of 2023”
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Just started using a blockchain-based ride sharing app to get around DC. Cheaper than Uber and Lyft, and the drivers get to keep everything. It’s about time competition has come to big tech platforms. apps.apple.com/us/app/empowe…
Thank you @profstonge & @Avik for a timely and thorough panel on CBDCs and the deregulation of emerging financial infrastructure! As the U.S looks to compete with China & Russia in the digital currency space-race it should instead utilize innovations in digital dollar infrastructure
60% of Ukraine’s Military Equipment Suppliers Accepted Crypto finbold.com/60-of-military-e…
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Great point by @SenatorHagerty! This is another example of policymakers coming to understand the role public-blockchains will play in developing the digital infrastructure of the future.
While Senate Dems & financial regulators push to sever crypto assets from our banking system, the CCP is seeking to dominate blockchain.
Lawmakers must come together to enact legislation that will empower US firms to compete globally and advance American interests.
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While China is already partnering with countries across the globe on blockchain, America is MIA dealing with the domestic fallout from the FTX-collapse. I am hopeful this is the beginning of a larger trend on Capitol Hill regarding how blockchain technology is regarded alongside other critical emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing.