Connie Gallippi has worked with non-profit organizations for over 14 years, specializing in strategic consulting, policy, funding assistance, and program management for environmental organizations in California. Ms. Gallippi founded the BitGive Foundation after learning about Bitcoin in its early years, recognizing its tremendous social value and the potential for capital formation, and having a desire to benefit charitable causes worldwide.

Sean Percival is an internet entrepreneur based in the Silicon Valley. He launched his first internet startup in 2006 for a mere $12, then sold it in 2009 at an 835,000% return on investment. His second internet company (the popular media site lalawag), which he founded with his wife Laurie, was created in 2008 and sold in 2010.

He’s also been a recognized, leading authority in digital business, media, entertainment, online marketing, and e-commerce, working with high-profile startups and companies including MySpace, Tsavo Media, Docstoc, and Mahalo among others.