Brock Pierce

Brock Pierce is a notable technology entrepreneur and philanthropist, recognized for his foundational work in the cryptocurrency industry and his commitment to leveraging innovation for global impact. After starring in Disney films such as ‘The Mighty Ducks’ (1992), ‘D2: The Mighty Ducks’ (1994), and ‘First Kid’ (1996), Brock Pierce transitioned into technology entrepreneurship. His acting career also included roles in ‘Little Big League’ (1994), ‘Ripper Man’ (1995), and ‘Problem Child 3: Junior in Love’ (1995). Pierce became a minor partner in Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), a venture focused on online episodic video content that raised $88 million in venture capital.

The following year, 2014, he co-founded Tether, a stablecoin that rapidly grew to become one of the most traded cryptocurrencies globally, and was also elected Director of the Bitcoin Foundation. He further cemented his influence by co-founding Block.one, responsible for the EOS.IO software, which achieved a record-breaking Initial Coin Offering (ICO) that raised over $4 billion. By 2018, Pierce was recognized as one of the ‘top 20 wealthiest people in crypto.’ More recently, Pierce ran for U.S. President as an Independent in 2020.

In 2021, he led a significant delegation to El Salvador, providing advisory expertise on the country’s landmark adoption of Bitcoin as its national currency. The same year, he co-founded Roundtable Media. Demonstrating his commitment to philanthropy, Pierce serves as vice chair and spokesperson for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Foundation across New York, Long Island, and Puerto Rico, and has notably funded initiatives such as the NYPD Gaming Trucks in New York City.