Emilianos Ellinas

Emilianos Ellinas is an attorney and a member of the Cyprus BAR association with an LL.B from the University of Buckingham and LL.M from Gould School of Law, USC. He also holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Marshall School of Business at USC.

His legal thesis highlighted future legal developments focusing on cryptocurrency policy, regulation, and compliance. Emilianos founded WhiteCoat Healthcare, a healthcare technology company, before delving into cryptocurrencies.

Since 2016, he has been actively involved in Initial Coin Offerings and manages cryptocurrency portfolios. He entered the crypto space in 2013, particularly influenced by the bank crisis in Cyprus, which showcased the significance of digital assets.

From 2014 to 2015, Emilianos served as a business analyst for a $25 million early-stage Bitcoin/Blockchain investment fund at Idealab. He has vast experience in identifying, sourcing, and finalizing deals with talented founders and building strong relationships with industry stakeholders.

With a background in nutrition and fitness training, a master's degree in entrepreneurship, and legal expertise, Emilianos combines a diverse skill set to navigate the disruptive blockchain technology landscape.