Brian Foster

Brian Foster is a senior executive at Coinbase, currently serving as the Global Head of Wholesale since August 2023.1 His career at Coinbase has been marked by rapid progression and increasing responsibilities:

Career at Coinbase

Current Role: As Global Head of Wholesale, Foster is responsible for Coinbase's client business spanning banks, brokerages, exchanges, financial technology firms, ETF and ETP issuers, and other institutional market participants.1 He oversees Coinbase's institutional practice, which serves over 16,000 institutional clients, offering crypto trading, custody, financing, staking, and data solutions.1

Previous Positions: Foster's journey at Coinbase includes:

• Director, Coinbase Prime & Coinbase Ventures (August 2022 - August 2023)
• Sr. Manager, Coinbase Prime & Coinbase Ventures (August 2021 - August 2022)
• Manager, Coinbase Prime & Coinbase Ventures (April 2021 - August 2021)
• Various roles in Coinbase Prime & Coinbase Ventures (September 2019 - April 2021)1

Background and Education

Foster's educational background includes:

• Harvard Business School (2017 - 2019)
• Middlebury College
• Study abroad at the University of Oxford1

Before joining Coinbase, he held positions at:

• Curv (Advisory Board Member and Product & Strategy)
• Founder Collective (Investment Team)
• Marker LLC (Associate and Analyst)
• The Panther Group (Founder)1

Expertise and Focus

Foster's expertise lies in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and institutional investments. He has experience in venture capital, particularly in cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies, and enterprise software.1 His role at Coinbase involves working with various institutional clients, including those involved in the development of crypto-related financial products like ETFs and ETPs.2

Brian Foster is active on social media, sharing insights about the crypto industry and Coinbase's developments. His LinkedIn profile (username: brianfoster379) provides a comprehensive overview of his professional journey and current responsibilities at Coinbase.1