Margaux Avedisian is the co-founder and former CEO of Beyond the Runway, a revolutionary online shopping platform enabling users to try on clothes using a custom-fit avatar. Named by The Wall Street Journal as ‘The Queen of Bitcoin', Margaux’s illustrious career has bridged the worlds of digital finance, technology, and creativity. She stands out as not only a compelling and dynamic motivational speaker but a resilient and visionary figure in the world of bitcoin and blockchain. Margaux is currently a Strategic Blockchain and ICO Consultant and Advisor.
Her BA in Psychology a MFA in Fashion Marketing precede her pioneering role in the cryptocurrency space. Beginning her career as a a freelance consultant at Google, in 2012, Margaux forged a path when few others saw the potential of Bitcoin. She aided in the relaunch and served as VP at TradeHill - once America's largest Bitcoin exchange. She has co-founded several consumer-facing digital currency brands, and has consistently been at the forefront of tech innovation. Her leadership extended to roles such as Chief Business Development Officer at MonetaGo, Acting CMO at Elixxir, and Executive VP at Transform Group during the ICO boom.
She has continued to combine capital, people, and industries with crypto and entertainment. Her visibility in a male-dominated field, bolstered by appearances in documentaries like Tribeca Film Festival’s ‘The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin’ and BBC’s ‘Downfall of the Crypto King’, empowers audiences, especially women, to break through barriers. Whether hosting her own podcast ‘Burning Bridges with Margaux’, or guest lecturing at elite institutes such as Wharton, UPenn, and LIM College, her voice resonates deeply with a multitude of audiences.
Having delivered keynotes at over 30 conferences, including speaking at the 2025 FEMINO Los Angeles: Chapter Launch, Margaux blends her passion for creativity and tech with humour and performance to support her stand-up comedy career. She received the Producers Encore Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival for her ‘The Queen of Bitcoin: The Rise and Fall’ show. Her fearless storytelling, entrepreneurial grit, and unique blend of fashion, finance, and comedy make her an unforgettable speaker.
