Boone Bergsma

Boone Bergsma is a blockchain and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) technologist based in Toledo, Washington, United States.1 He is the founder and lead researcher at Blockchain Laboratories, where he has been working as a GLAD Scientist since April 2021.1 In this role, he focuses on developing ESG blockchain applications that aim to have a positive impact on people and the planet while generating sustainable profits.1

Professional Background

Bergsma has a diverse background in entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices:

• He is the founder and CEO of WeThinkItMatters Inc., a cause-integrated marketing agency established in July 2011.1
• He has experience in investor relations, having worked with UNNA, LLC from December 2018 to April 2019.1
• Bergsma served as the COO of Career Development Expo (CDE) from October 2015 to October 2017, where he managed and co-developed business strategies to drive growth.1

Expertise and Focus Areas

Bergsma specializes in:

• ESG and Blockchain Technology: He is passionate about integrating ESG principles with Web3 and blockchain technologies.1
• Carbon Credits and ESG Investing: Bergsma claims expertise in maximizing impact and co-benefits from carbon credits and ESG investing.1
• Triple Bottom Line DeFi: His work involves developing decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions that consider people, planet, and profit.1
• Impactful DApps: He creates decentralized applications (DApps) with a focus on positive social and environmental impact.1
• ESG Digital Assets: Bergsma is involved in the creation and implementation of ESG-focused digital assets.12

Personal Background and Motivation

Interestingly, Bergsma's career path was influenced by his personal experiences:

• He was a Make-a-Wish kid, as doctors predicted he would only live to be 8 or 9 years old.1
• This experience inspired him to work on ways to support more children through Make-A-Wish and raise awareness for other non-profits.1

Education and Learning Approach

Bergsma's educational background includes:

• Studying Real Estate Development at Pierce College from 2008 to 2009.1
• He humorously mentions having a "Master's degree in Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business Model Design" from the "School of Hard Knocks," emphasizing his practical learning through multiple startup experiences.1

Boone Bergsma describes himself as a lean startup strategist capable of engineering revenue streams that benefit people, planet, and profit, regardless of a business's stage of development.1