Alexander Gafoor BA, LL.B (hons), LEC

Chief Legal Officer at Coinsher
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(386) 825-5501
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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, TT

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Val Torres MD, MBA 🇹🇹🇺🇸

Alexander is truly talented, and gifted! He brings alot of passion and expertise to the table! He adds tremendous value to anyone who works with him, whether they are his team, clients, or other organizations! He is smart, intuitive, and thinks fast on his feet! You can expect high-quality leadership from him! I'd recommend him to any employer or company!

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Credentials

  • Certified Blockchain & KYC Professional™
    Blockchain Council
    May, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Digital Marketer
    HubSpot
    Jan, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Intermediate Blockchain Concepts
    Blockgeeks
    Jan, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
    Blockgeeks
    Jan, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Introduction to Cross-border Contracts
    ITC SME Trade Academy
    Dec, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Attorney-at-Law and Member of the Trinidad and Tobago Bar Association
    The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago
    Nov, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Advanced Lexis Library Online Research
    LexisNexis
    Nov, 2017
    - Sep, 2024
  • Lexis Library Online Research
    LexisNexis
    Oct, 2017
    - Sep, 2024
  • Advanced Business Strategy
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Dec, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • OTEC Service Excellence Program
    OTEC
    Nov, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • Foundations of Business Strategy
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Oct, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Digital Marketer
    HubSpot Academy
    Jan, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Content Marketer
    HubSpot
    Feb, 2018
    - Sep, 2024
  • Advanced Google Analytics
    Google
    Jan, 2018
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google AdWords Search Advertising Certification
    Google
    Dec, 2017
    - Sep, 2024
  • The Importance of Listening
    Coursera Course Certificates
  • What is Social?
    Coursera Course Certificates

Experience

  • Coinsher
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Legal Officer
      • 2023 - Present

      My portfolio of duties include:• Regulatory Compliance• Drafting of Contracts and Agreements• Creation of KYC and AML Policies• Tax Advisory• Analysis of Cryptocurrency Policies and Legislation• International Subsidiary Structuring

    • General Counsel and Director of Operations
      • Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

      CoinSher LLC is a cryptocurrency exchange primarily serving the African and Asian markets.My portfolio of duties include:• Regulatory Compliance• Drafting of Contracts and Agreements• Marketing Strategy • Branding• B2B Development & Strategic Partnerships

  • FinTech Association of Trinidad and Tobago
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Regulatory Compliance
      • Nov 2022 - Present

      The Fintech Association is responsible for pushing the frontier of Digital Banking and De-Fi forward in the Caribbean region. My portfolio includes: • Drafting Legislative & Regulatory amendments • Analysis of the current landscape for financial products and services • Advising the Board on all matters of the intersection between Law and Finance The Fintech Association is responsible for pushing the frontier of Digital Banking and De-Fi forward in the Caribbean region. My portfolio includes: • Drafting Legislative & Regulatory amendments • Analysis of the current landscape for financial products and services • Advising the Board on all matters of the intersection between Law and Finance

  • NFTA Nft Academy
    • Principal Lecturer
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Created and delivered the course NFTs and the Law in its entirety. Modules include: • Intellectual Property • Commercial Use Cases • International Treaties and Divergent Trends in International Law • US Law • EU Law • Compliance and Due Diligence for Investors As part of the organization I: • Re-drafted contracts of employment • Tested and successfully implemented a system for NFT certification Created and delivered the course NFTs and the Law in its entirety. Modules include: • Intellectual Property • Commercial Use Cases • International Treaties and Divergent Trends in International Law • US Law • EU Law • Compliance and Due Diligence for Investors As part of the organization I: • Re-drafted contracts of employment • Tested and successfully implemented a system for NFT certification

  • Strategic Edge Consulting Ltd
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Managing Director
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      Strategic Edge Consulting has evolved from a traditional marketing and branding agency into a full-stack development agency for Tech Companies! We offer services in the realm of marketing, branding, e-commerce, legal advisory and software implementation. Our aim is to empower as many Tech Founders and Tech Driven Executives as possible in optimizing and revolutionizing their company operations! Our services include: • Creation of Pitch decks, Brand Guidelines, Business Plans designed to improve credibility with Investors • Legal Advisory in the realm of Blockchain, AI, Intellectual Property and more! • Creation or Optimization or a fully responsive and/or e-commerce enabled websites and applications with optimal SEO configuration. • Incorporation & Tax Advisory • Social Media Management Show less

  • Draper Startup House Caricom
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Officer
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      A chain of accommodation & co-working hubs providing opportunity for traveling startups, digital nomads, creatives and the larger entrepreneurial community to connect to new opportunities. We want to build a community to inspire our members to innovate, execute and empower one another to GO BIG, give back, and drive progress! Draper Startup CARICOM will also provide opportunities for growth through local and foreign-based accelerator programs, investor bootcamps, executive education programs and ongoing founder support. Show less

  • Welcome Week Festivals
    • Co-Founder
      • Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

      Welcome Week is a 4-day festival ushering in the Carnival season with a fusion of music, food, tech and wellness! This groundbreaking event will feature: • Live music from the Caribbean's most prestigious artistes • Delectable food and premium alcoholic beverages from throughout the region • Key note speeches from leaders in the tech industry • Pitch competition • Wellness session • Small vendor village • VR Booth As Co-Founder I was integral in: • Planning the event from inception to execution • Creating the marketing plan • Sourcing and Procurement merchandise and other miscellaneous items • Aligning our brand with sponsors • Conducting all legal work including pitfall analysis, creating vendor and partner agreements etc • Creative direction vis-à-vis social media posts, web development etc Show less

  • Sips On Demand
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • Director of Export Sales and Legal Counsel
      • Jun 2019 - Mar 2023

      My portfolio of duties included: • Formulated Sales strategies • Created and advised in the development of all marketing campaigns • Created a CRM framework to facilitate the creation of valuable insights • Created and managed the posting of content on social media • Drafted Sales and Distribution Agreements • Drafted Confidentiality Agreements • Created and presented sales pitches before potential clients and distributors • Created promotional material for use in sales pitches Show less

  • Samaan Chambers
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Attorney-at-Law
      • Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

      Attorney in Chambers specializing in corporate, public, civil and intellectual property law Attorney in Chambers specializing in corporate, public, civil and intellectual property law

  • J.D. Sellier + Co.
    • Legal Internship
      • 2019 - 2019

      • Drafted leases for property, equipment and software • Drafted Fixed Date Claim Forms • Drafted Affidavits • Researched Legal Terms and Procedures in Tax, Corporate and Conveyancing Law • Drafted leases for property, equipment and software • Drafted Fixed Date Claim Forms • Drafted Affidavits • Researched Legal Terms and Procedures in Tax, Corporate and Conveyancing Law

  • Republic Bank
    • United States
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Foreign Exchange Clerk-International Settlements
      • 2015 - 2016

      While at Republic Bank I gained an appreciated of the foreign exchange climate in the Caribbean, as well as an intimate understanding of commercial banking My responsibilities included: -Facilitating large inter-bank transactions -Facilitating B2B and personal transfers -A brief stint in the Trade Department gave me knowledge of Investment Certificates -Application of exchange rates and cross rates to monetary transfers While at Republic Bank I gained an appreciated of the foreign exchange climate in the Caribbean, as well as an intimate understanding of commercial banking My responsibilities included: -Facilitating large inter-bank transactions -Facilitating B2B and personal transfers -A brief stint in the Trade Department gave me knowledge of Investment Certificates -Application of exchange rates and cross rates to monetary transfers

Education

  • Hugh Wooding Law School
    Legal Education Certificate
    2019 - 2021
  • University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
    Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
    2016 - 2019
  • Humber College
    Graduate Certificate, Mediation and Arbitration
    2013 - 2014
  • Humber College
    Diploma, International Business
    2009 - 2013
  • University of Guelph
    Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Finance and International Trade
    2009 - 2013
  • St.Mary's College

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