Georgian National
Blockchain Agency

Dedicated to supporting a blockchain ecosystem
of companies and individuals within industry¸
government¸ and education

Our Mission

Blockchain offers an opportunity for all participants to exchange information and value without friction, cost or delay. It has the power to revolutionize the finance industry, real-estate, supply-chain management, energy and all types of data sharing.

Our mission is to help implementation and adoption of blockchain in Georgia. We are dedicated to facilitate its use to organizations, companies, educators and citizens. Working proactively with regulators to implement sound state regulation and public policies, we advocate for efficient and transparent use of blockchain, cryptocurrency and tokenization.

Introduction of blockchain can produce a significant impact on economic sustainability, transform the society and accelerate the growth of the Georgian economy. We organized a community of world class experts, technologists and professionals who help us solve challenges, establish best industry practices, and connect and collaborate with other blockchain hotspots around the world.

What We Do

The ultimate goal of the Georgian National Blockchain Agency (GNBA) is to help the community and companies interested in using blockchain technology to replace outdated business models or to expand and optimize their existing infrastructure. We are ready to offer a broad partner network of technology, business, government and financial professionals to help existing businesses and startups expand and thrive.

Our mission is to be the catalyst that brings economic benefits, creates innovation, educates and helps implement technologies that will make Georgia one of the blockchain hubs regionally and internationally. We collaborate with experts, developers, mentors and Influencers to improve blockchain knowledge and provide opportunities for students, researchers and the public to adopt blockchain and use its benefits in everyday life. We are convinced that blockchain can change the world for the better, and we are committed to helping our partners and clients use its potential to solve real business and social problems. We believe that Georgia can become one of the leaders in blockchain technology development, and we are ready to continue working to achieve this goal together with our partners and clients.

Education &
Advising

The Georgian National Blockchain Agency (GNBA) is a pioneering organization dedicated to the development and implementation of blockchain technology in the private and public sectors. We understand that education plays a key role in the popularization and adoption of blockchain technology in various fields. We work with experts, developers, mentors and Influencers to ensure that blockchain technology is promoted and that people can learn about the technology and understand how it can change their lives and work. GNBA offers training to students, researchers, and the public in deep knowledge of blockchain technology. We also advise companies and organizations that want to use blockchain technology to optimize their business processes and improve the efficiency of their operations. We believe blockchain technology has the potential to change the world and make it a better place. This is why we aim to become a leading blockchain technology company and help develop the blockchain ecosystem in Georgia and beyond. We believe blockchain technology can solve many complex challenges related to data security, financial transactions, supply chain management and more. And we are ready to help anyone who wants to use blockchain technology to improve their business and life in general.

Business

We believe blockchain technology is the future. It can help improve many aspects of life, from business management to government administration. Georgia's national blockchain agency offers innovative solutions and services to help companies and government agencies improve and optimize their business processes, increase transparency, reduce costs and increase efficiency. We work with companies in all industries, from finance to healthcare, to help them improve their business models. We help our clients create innovative products and services that enable them to enter new markets and attract new customers. We also help government agencies improve their governance, transparency and communications with the public. We also provide training and consulting services to help our clients better understand blockchain technology and its applications. We teach our clients how to use blockchain technology to improve efficiency and streamline business processes.

Community
Events

We are ready to bring together everyone interested in blockchain technology, together with local and international experts, academic researchers, policymakers and investors. Through educational events, meetings, seminars and professional events on blockchain technology, as well as legislative and business forums, we are creating a specialized community and an incubator for projects that are transforming Georgia's technological horizon. Our shared platform is designed for enthusiasts who want to change the world for the better with blockchain technology.

Who We Are

Besarioni Kamarauli

CEO-Founder

Blockchain Expert, CEO Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Germany. Founder and Chairman at HotelFriend.com

Besarioni Kamarauli

Besarioni Kamarauli has 20+ years of experience in marketing, commerce, and global economy. Mr. Kamarauli supports the development and inception of blockchain technology worldwide to increase efficiency and speed of transactions at lower costs, to enhance transparency, and to improve traceability.

Benjamin Hauser

Co-Founder

Developer, investor and advisor in the blockchain space for over 5 years. Working to implement blockchain to advance the global financial securities landscape.

Benjamin Hauser

Benjamin Hauser is a developer, investor and adviser active in the blockchain space for over 5 years. He has extensive experience with automated trading systems, prediction modelling and smart contract development. He has assisted dozens of tech startups in areas such as marketing strategy, tech development and capital raising.

Benjamin is the CEO of HyperLink Capital, an investment firm focused on the tokenization of securities and the development of protocol standards for blockchain based capital markets. Through HyperLink he is pushing to advance the global financial securities landscape, using blockchain as a means to increase transparency, trust and interoperability.

Artem Cherkashyn

Co-Founder

CEO at Positive Business, Advisor at HyperLink Capital, & Investor at Kam Studio

Artem Cherkashyn

Artem Cherkashyn has over 10 years of experience in online business development and SEO & marketing. Artem runs several tech start-ups and invests in innovative ideas, prioritizing blockchain-based projects. He has a deep understanding of the business lifecycle, talent management, and strategic planning. Artem is an early adopter and investor in the blockchain projects and cryptocurrency.

David Ebralidze

Co-Founder

Board Member at Tbilinvest. Managing Partner at Ynnovas

David Ebralidze

David Ebralidze serves as the board member at Tbilinvest; the group of companies includes Ynnovas, Stolzpharma, Waysmark, Avalenz, 4Hospitals, Westliche Heilmittel, 1A Wine & Spirits, Millennium Business Group. Mr. Ebralidze is knowledgeable across a broad range of industries and business sectors, including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, investment management, and market development. Mr. Ebralidze supports the global shift toward transformation on the market of financial securities and endorses blockchain technology as the tool to achieve this goal.

International Ambassadors

Long Vuong

Mr. Long Vuong is CEO and founder of TomoChain, a public blockchain infrastructure providing an innovative solution to the scalability problem of the Ethereum blockchain. Prior, Long Vuong was co-founder and the former project lead of very successful NEM blockchain (Top 20 blockchain project in Coinmarketcap). As a blockchain guru and economics expert, Long has advised for a number of blockchain projects all around the world and contributed to affirm this technology value by developing practical products. He is a notable speaker in many prestigious events across nations, and a full-time blockchain evangelist.

Bill Barden

Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley has been working full-time in the blockchain industry for over 6 years, specializing in OTC brokerage and large-scale mining operations. After founding the world’s first full-service physical bitcoin store in 2013, Dave has gone on to build a successful career providing brokerage and consulting on a wide variety of bitcoin and blockchain topics. He is a co-founder of the Blockchain Embassy in Alberta, an entrepreneurial hub providing a home for entrepreneurs, developers, professionals and startups of within the industry. He is also actively working to advance securities regulations within Canada as they relate to blockchain. Dave is regarded as one of Canada’s top blockchain experts.

Lori Jo Underhill

George Kikvadze

George Kikvadze is the Vice Chairman of the Bitfury Group, the world's leading full-service blockchain technology company. George has worked at GCF Fund, York Capital Management, AFK Sistema and Morgan Stanley. He obtained his MBA at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his MA at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). George is a member of the Europe One YPO Club and is a Founding Member of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC).

Roman Gold

Managing Partner at JSCapital, Editor-in-Chief at IT Business Week, Board Member at the International Decentralized Association of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. Former Co-Founder and CIO at Jerusalem Startup Hub, Founder at JewishNet.

Alexia Hefti, Esq.

Alexia is a Swiss-Canadian, New York-qualified blockchain & cryptocurrency lawyer who is the Blockchain Tax Lead at Deloitte Canada. She co-founded the blockchain and crypto tax advisory practice assisting blockchain companies structure their blockchain operations and Initial Coin Offerings globally. Alexia also collaborates with civil society and government bodies to create pro-blockchain regulatory in emerging markets, and advises the Nordic Token Alliance on global regulation. Alexia co-founded SavannahX, a non-profit in Uganda, to teach coding to youth as a means of creating meaningful and sustainable economic opportunities for them, and promoting technology in the region. Alexia has worked with several governments, the United Nations and international organisations.

Yossi Hasson

Yossi Hasson is a blockchain investor and the MD of Techstars first dedicated blockchain accelerator in New York City. He is also the co-founder of Onchain Capital, a crypto investment fund and advisory firm. He is a passionate entrepreneur and investor with over 17-years of experience starting, scaling, investing in and exiting technology-based businesses. In 2004, Yossi Co-Founded SYNAQ, an open source cloud company. At the time, both open source and cloud were new technologies that businesses were yet to embrace. Over an 11 year period, Yossi lead and scaled SYNAQ to over 1 million users before a multi-million dollar exit in 2015. Based on his passion for technology, in 2015, Yossi co-founded WeThinkCode_ to help deliver on Africa’s digital talent potential and currently sits on the WeThinkCode_ board. WeThinkCode_ is a 2-year, completely free, coding college open and available to anybody who shows the aptitude, ability and desire to become a world class computer programmer. In 2016 Yossi joined Techstars as the MD of the Barclays Accelerator focusing on finding and funding Africa’s FinTech disruptors. Yossi holds an MBA, lectures on Entrepreneurship, is a member of Endeavor and Entrepreneurs Organisation.

Kohei Kurihara

Kohei has several experiences at blockchain spaces, and leading local community worldwide. At CollaboGate, lead the marketing team to enhance collaboration platform and running decentralized blockchain media. He also associates local meetup and bridges multilateral government network.

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