Bettina is a thought-leader in the emerging blockchain space and leads the blockchain practice at Animal Ventures, including research, development and commercialization across the ecosystem of blockchain innovation. In 2016, Bettina was invited by TED to be one the first speakers ever to unpack the topic of blockchain to a global audience. She has given talks and curated conferences such as Skoll World Forum, Salzburg Global Seminar, City Innovate Summit, Personal Democracy Forum at numerous universities around the world.