Nominee Name/Nominee Company NameOutstanding Tech CEO Award: Benjamin Weiss, Coinflip
Finalist for the:Outstanding Tech CEO
About the Nominee:Ben Weiss co-founded CoinFlip in 2015 and served as the Chief Operating Officer before being appointed as Chief Executive Officer in April 2021. Since its inception, Ben has led the company's strategy and helped CoinFlip surpass $1B in transaction volume. In addition to running a burgeoning startup, Ben spends his time working with governing bodies towards cryptocurrency regulation. Regarded as a thought-leader in the space, he is regularly interviewed by major news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN Business, and Moneywise, and has given several keynote speeches about the future of cryptocurrency. Ben graduated from Vanderbilt with a degree in Economics. Compelled by cryptocurrency's lack of accessibility, he sought to create a cash-to-crypto ATM service. Since then, CoinFlip has expanded to over 3,500 ATMs across the country, maintaining a strong record of regulatory compliance to ensure the safety and security of its customers. The company will keep that central focus, as well as map out new opportunities internationally and across its product lines. Under his leadership, CoinFlip was named the 2021 #1 fastest-growing company in Chicago by Crain's and awarded the 2021 Silver Stevie ® Award for Customer Service. He is a Trustee for the New Jersey Blockchain Coalition, and Board Member of the Blockchain Advocacy Coalition.
Why they should win:All under the age of 30, Ben Weiss, CEO of CoinFlip, has led the company to being named the 2021 No. 1 fastest-growing company in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and No. 60 on the Inc. 5000 - the highest ranking of any crypto company on the list under his leadership. Ben has also helped CoinFlip surpass $1B in transaction volume and reach nearly $100 million in revenue.