Marc Paquin

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Advantage Blockchain
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Austin, Texas, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Blockchain Basics
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2020
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
      • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
      • Nov 2017 - Present

      Advantage Blockchain is a technology consulting, marketing, and investing firm. I work with businesses and individuals amongst a variety of industries to help implement blockchain/DLT solutions in order to create value and optimize business efficiency. My client's industries range from commercial real estate, to investment management, to cryptocurrency platforms and more. As Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer I have established and provided leadership in all of our business departments. Primarily - client acquisition and negotiating, research and resource creation, account management, marketing strategy and execution, strategic planning and execution, project management, and customer success. Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Business Development, Client Success
      • Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

      Led the creation of Vertalo Real Estate, the Real Estate focused arm of Vertalo's blockchain based private equity digitization application. Assumed roles of Client Success and New Business development. Focused on application and user experience design, client acquisition and onboarding, and overall project/account management for Vertalo's real estate division. Led the creation of Vertalo Real Estate, the Real Estate focused arm of Vertalo's blockchain based private equity digitization application. Assumed roles of Client Success and New Business development. Focused on application and user experience design, client acquisition and onboarding, and overall project/account management for Vertalo's real estate division.

    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investment Portfolio Manager
      • Sep 2016 - Jan 2021

      $3 Million Peak AUM, 20+ Portfolios, All Cryptocurrencies – Directed the management of private investment portfolios ranging from $20K – $1M USD in value. Executed client acquisition & account management. Developed research, investment strategies, market analysis and trading reports. Performed large scale crypto derivatives trades on behalf of clients $3 Million Peak AUM, 20+ Portfolios, All Cryptocurrencies – Directed the management of private investment portfolios ranging from $20K – $1M USD in value. Executed client acquisition & account management. Developed research, investment strategies, market analysis and trading reports. Performed large scale crypto derivatives trades on behalf of clients

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Management Intern
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

      Worked as lead account management intern of 7-person intern team. Led team to victory in summer competition and development of full branding campaign and final presentation pitch. Supported multiple client projects and gained rotation experience in several departments of the marketing agency including: Strategic Planning, Creative, Production, Media, Digital, Social, and Public Relations. Worked as lead account management intern of 7-person intern team. Led team to victory in summer competition and development of full branding campaign and final presentation pitch. Supported multiple client projects and gained rotation experience in several departments of the marketing agency including: Strategic Planning, Creative, Production, Media, Digital, Social, and Public Relations.

    • India
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing/Strategy Intern
      • 2015 - 2016

      Worked personally under Venture Capitalist, Mike Ross, President & CEO of Employment Plus. Main focuses include developing marketing strategies, branding strategies, and providing professional documentation summarizing research found. Companies include: The Ugly Grouper Bar & Grill (Florida), Property Sure Property mgmt. (Indiana). Worked personally under Venture Capitalist, Mike Ross, President & CEO of Employment Plus. Main focuses include developing marketing strategies, branding strategies, and providing professional documentation summarizing research found. Companies include: The Ugly Grouper Bar & Grill (Florida), Property Sure Property mgmt. (Indiana).

    • Ireland
    • Retail
    • Chief Marketing Officer/Co-Founder
      • 2014 - 2016

      Chief Marketing Officer/Co-Founder Co-founder of Nonprofit Organization (NPO), working to implement and establish Green Bikes at Indiana University, a next generation bike-sharing service. ¬ Received 501(c)(3) approval from the State of Indiana. ¬ Created in depth Business Plan strategizing operations model, financial plan, revenue model, marketing approach, critical risks, timeline and milestones. ¬ Pitched business plan to various IU stakeholders including but not limited to IU Board of Transportation, IU Office of Landscape and Architecture, IU Office of Procurement Services. Received approval from IU to implement project upon receipt of funds. ¬ Created and Pitched marketing/sponsorship strategy to potential investors/sponsors/donors including but not limited to Duke Energy, IU Foundation, IU Health. ¬ Hired graphic designer for logo and visual branding. ¬ Established excellent relationships w/ bike suppliers & maintenance providers. ¬ Intended public launch: Fall 2016 – Inability to meet funding requirements lead to RFP from IU Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Room Manager/ Salesman
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      Handled mass production/copy/print requests for the production of the entire office. Assembled large quantities of pamphlets, posters, flyers, etc. daily. Sold ad space in company Magazine. Handled mass production/copy/print requests for the production of the entire office. Assembled large quantities of pamphlets, posters, flyers, etc. daily. Sold ad space in company Magazine.

Education

  • Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
    Business Management
    2013 - 2017
  • Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
    Marketing
    2013 - 2017

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