Brad Yasar is an internationally recognized blockchain pioneer, investor, and serial entrepreneur. He is a sought-after motivational speaker for his ability to inspire audiences with insights from a career marked by bold innovation and visionary leadership. As President of Yasar Corporation since 2003, he has mentored, advised, and invested in over 100 companies. He is the founder of Beyond Enterprizes, a strategic advisory firm focused on blockchain and disruptive technologies, as well as the founder and Managing Director of Blockchain Investors Consortium, overseeing more than $5 billion in project allocations. Brad also serves as CEO of EQIFI, where he leads the development of decentralised banking solutions for a global audience.
Earning a BA in Economics and a BSc in International Business Management from Pepperdine University, along with a BSc in Applied Science and Mathematics from the Académie de Grenoble, Brad’s entrepreneurial path took off with the co-founding of The Three One Zero Group and SlashMyFees, ventures that combined innovation with financial technology. Brad has invested in over 100 companies and previously served as COO of d10e before founding and being a Managing Partner of KrowdMentor. He also co-founded HYVE, Whitfield Systems, DELTAFORGE, and Actioneer.
Over the years, Brad’s influence has extended across a wide spectrum of industries. His leadership roles include board and advisory positions at more than 40 organisations such as Blubird, Digits, Sheesha Finance, and SVRN. Brad has shared his visionary nature across global events like EBAN, WBAF, d10e, CoinAgenda, and Dext Force Festival. Brad has been a member of YEC since 2016, and from 2019, he has been a Business Strategy Advisor at Poseidon Foundation and a Partner at Network Society Lab. He has also been featured on CNN International, TRT World, and Spectrum News.
What makes Brad Yasar an exceptional motivational speaker is his rare ability to connect complex thinking with deeply personal stories of resilience, innovation, and calculated risk-taking. He distils decades of experience into lessons that are as relevant to startups as they are to global enterprises. Whether addressing entrepreneurship, blockchain disruption, or leadership, Brad delivers messages that resonate and are infused with humility, clarity, and passion. His mentorship at Pepperdine University and philanthropic involvement with organizations like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the LA Philharmonic reflect his belief in giving back and empowering others to build meaningful legacies.
