Unlocking the Future of Secure Digital Assets

With a distinguished career spanning leadership roles at leading digital asset and fintech companies—including Cointelegraph, AscendEX, and Tradewind Markets—and a foundation at top financial institutions like JP Morgan and BNY Mellon, Wes brings deep hands-on expertise to the forefront.

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He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and board member of G-Knot, the biometrics technology company behind the world’s first finger vein crypto wallet. In this role, he leads the company’s strategic vision, token launch, investor relations, and go-to-market execution—bridging biometric hardware innovation with next-generation digital infrastructure. Wes previously served as CEO of Cointelegraph, where he acted as the company’s primary spokesperson while overseeing its internal structure, culture, and long-term vision. Before that, he was Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), leading revenue-generating teams, products, and strategic partnerships. Earlier in his career, Wes was Director of Marketing and Operations at AscendEX, where he led teams across brand, content, digital strategy, and community development. Prior to that, he was Head of Marketing at Tradewind Markets, overseeing digital, product, and corporate marketing efforts. He began his career at BNY Mellon as Technology Marketing Manager and later joined J.P. Morgan’s mortgage advisory practice, delivering tailored lending solutions to high-net-worth clients.

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Wes holds a degree in Finance from the Kogod School of Business at American University and brings a dynamic blend of strategic insight, leadership acumen, and financial expertise—making him a valuable asset across the technology, crypto, and financial sectors.

Peter leads Business Development and Partnerships at G-Knot, bringing two decades of experience at the intersection of talent, technology, and brand innovation. He is the founder of KNELL, a partnerships agency whose clients include global leaders such as Apple, Gentle Monster, TUMI, and Mercedes-Benz.

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Previously, Peter helped launch Raven Health, a leading ABA and medical software platform, where he served as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, spearheading its growth and go-to-market strategy. He is also a partner at Livit Media, a technology development firm, and co-founder of VLO Studios, an Epic Games partner agency focused on building immersive, game-based IP. Earlier in his career, Peter led business development at IMG and played a key role in launching ITB’s U.S. operations before rejoining Endeavor as Vice President. His career reflects a consistent focus on scaling ventures, shaping brands, and forging strategic alliances across industries.

Won is a content-driven business development executive with deep expertise in consumer products, brand building, and global community engagement. He was formerly the U.S. Chief Executive and Creative Director of Gentle Monster, where he helped transform the South Korean eyewear brand into a global cultural icon.

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As Founder and Creative Director of Double W Inc., Won leads brand and business development initiatives with a focus on Korean and cross-border markets. He also served as CEO and Head Curator of LAF – LIGHT ART in Jeju Island, blending public art with high-impact media and experiential programming.

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Won’s career spans the international luxury, entertainment, and emerging tech sectors. He has held roles at top agencies including IMG, The Wall Group, WME, and ITB, often in partnership with Peter Knell. His portfolio includes Web3 activations, fashion campaigns, music videos, and immersive brand experiences. A trusted creative strategist, Won helps companies scale and monetize across global markets.

Arthur Iinuma is the Principal consultant and founder of Iinuma.io.  He has been an advisor to nearly a dozen crypto and non-crypto companies and has created token economic models that have scaled to over USD 1 billion in market capitalization.  He has written for CoinTelegraph and Forbes on the topic of cryptocurrency and blockchain, has been featured on the front cover of two globally circulated publications.

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In 2009, Arthur co-founded a 70-person software and blockchain services agency based in Los Angeles, California which he runs today.  Prior to that he ran a private equity real estate consultancy, managed a development portfolio of over USD 100 million in real estate assets, was a FINRA-licensed trader at Morgan Stanley, and a VP at UBS Financial Services.  This year marks his 20th anniversary in professional consulting.

Jimmy has held senior roles across both public and private sectors. As Cabinet Secretary for Economic Development under Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Assistant Secretary of Commerce & Trade under Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, he led international trade and investment efforts, launched cross-border initiatives like the National Export Initiative, and built partnerships with political and business leaders across Asia.

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With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jimmy specializes in identifying strategic growth opportunities shaped by geopolitics, technology, and fiscal policy. He is currently a principal partner at Fusion Capital Markets, advising founders on equity, debt, and restructuring strategies. He also works with The Livingston Group to help global firms navigate geopolitical challenges and pursue M&A and market entry across energy, tech, and real estate sectors. Jimmy serves on multiple boards and investment committees, including Harbor Bank Baltimore and the Maryland Clean Energy Center. He is also a frequent speaker and teaches Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Morgan State University’s Graves School of Business.

Ferhan is a seasoned venture investor and entrepreneur with multiple successful exits. He previously served as Director at FBR Capital Markets, a NASDAQ-listed investment bank, where he developed strategies for hedge funds and equity portfolios. He also led a private consulting firm focused on tech, advising multinational corporations and Silicon Valley startups. As CEO, he scaled a tech company from launch to multi-million-dollar revenue and a successful exit. Since 2018, he has served as Chairman of the $5.5B Virginia Lottery, following his 2016 appointment by the Governor. Ferhan has led consulting teams and closed transactions across India, and has a background in corporate law and public policy. He served as Assistant Attorney General of Illinois and Managing Deputy Comptroller for Chicago, overseeing multi-billion-dollar investments. He also chaired a federal tech council under the Obama Administration. He holds a BA with Honors from the University of Illinois and a JD from DePaul University College of Law.

Baljit Singh is a globally experienced entrepreneur and corporate strategist with over 30 years of leadership across six continents. He has successfully built and scaled businesses throughout India, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the Middle East—bringing deep expertise in corporate finance, cross-border operations, and strategic growth. Baljit’s career spans diverse sectors, where he has led high-impact initiatives in business development, investment structuring, and operational expansion. His education and professional experience across global markets have equipped him with a uniquely broad perspective on emerging opportunities and risk management. A graduate of India’s prestigious National Defence Academy, Baljit combines disciplined leadership with entrepreneurial agility, making him a trusted advisor and operator in both mature and frontier markets.

Donkyu is the Chief Technology Officer of G-Knot and has been a leader in cyber security system technology since 1995. He began his career at Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDS, with a focus on cell phone security, personal key roaming systems and personal information leak management technology. He has also worked at Korea Information Certificate Authority (KICA) and, in 2000, was the first certification authority designated by the Korean government to provide certification and authentication services based on public key infrastructure technology.

SangJoon runs identification technology innovations and infrastructure as the Head of Identification at G-Knot. He is a global biometric identification leader who, since 2000, has been working on the development of human identification systems based on finger-vein pattern-matching methodology within embedded environments. He has built automatic multi-focus systems for cell observations and is a leader in the global biomedical engineering research community. He holds a Doctor of Engineering Degree from Yeonsei University.