Chris Spadafora

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Chris Spadafora is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, known for his entrepreneurial ventures and contributions to decentralized finance (DeFi). Here's a comprehensive overview of his career and achievements:

Professional Background

Chris Spadafora is the founder of Alwayshodl.com, an e-commerce platform specializing in cryptocurrency merchandise where users can purchase items using over 55 different cryptocurrencies.2 However, his involvement in the crypto space extends far beyond this venture.

BadgerDAO Founder

Spadafora is perhaps best known as the founder of BadgerDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that he established in September 2020.2 BadgerDAO's primary mission is to promote the use of tokenized Bitcoin in DeFi applications, essentially building products and infrastructure to accelerate Bitcoin's use as collateral across various blockchains.1 2

Other Ventures

Founder and CEO of North Block, an investment and advisory firm that helped launch several prominent blockchain projects.1 2
Founder of Fitness Decor, an e-commerce business focused on motivational decor for the fitness industry.1 2
Partner at Angelrock, a boutique consulting firm assisting large digital asset holders in navigating the crypto space.2

Early Career

Before his deep dive into the crypto world, Spadafora had a successful career in sales:

Territory Sales Representative and US East Team Lead at Softchoice from 2007 to 2011.1
Awarded Top Sales Account Manager across North America for two consecutive years.1
Managed a cross-border team of 15 sellers, achieving 150% over annual quota and 300% year-over-year growth.1

Education

Spadafora graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance and Entrepreneurship, in 2011.2

Achievements and Recognitions

Presidents Club Recipient at Softchoice (2012–2015).1 2
Top Field Sales Rep Balance Scorecard Winner at Softchoice (2014–2015).1 2
Top Territory Sales Rep Balance Scorecard Winner at Softchoice (2012–2013).1 2

Community Involvement

Spadafora is actively involved in the crypto community:

Host of Crypto After Dark poker.1
Organized a crypto COVID-19 Charity Poker Tournament.2
Appeared as a guest on Real Vision.1

Personal Attributes

According to his LinkedIn profile, Spadafora is described as "A perfectionist! Studious, conscientious, relentless, persistent, consistent, highly focused, goal-driven, determined and extremely hard working. 100% effort, 100% of the time".3

Chris Spadafora's diverse experience and innovative approach to blockchain technology have positioned him as a visionary entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency space, particularly in bridging the gap between Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems through his work with BadgerDAO.