Brandon Thomas is an entrepreneur and executive with over 20 years experience developing and managing businesses in numerous industries, from retail to government to media. He has a passion for disruption and has found himself at the center of many of the seismic technological shifts that have occurred in recent decades, from the rise of data in politics to the emergence of software-as-a-service (SaaS) to the ubiquitous nature of social media. Brandon first came across blockchain in 2014 while managing US operations for a China-based private equity fund. From there, he has been researching, advising and investing in the space between the emerging blockchain ecosystem and its interface with traditional organizations. Brandon is currently Partner of Grayline Group, a firm that brings together experts, data, and solutions to help companies and public institutions manage disruptive change. He is also founder of Blockview Partners, a consulting and investment advisory firm focused on understanding and supporting “the next wave” of cryptocurrency investments.