Franklin Bi, an accomplished professional in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, currently serves as Pantera Capital's Investor and Director of Portfolio Development. With a wealth of experience in corporate strategy and development, investment analysis, and advising start-ups and founders, Bi has played a significant role in shaping the digital asset landscape. Before joining Pantera, he served as Vice President and Blockchain/Crypto Strategy Lead at J.P. Morgan, where he was one of the founding members of the Blockchain Center of Excellence. Bi is a Wharton School alumnus, graduating with a degree in Economics, with concentrations in Finance, Management, and Entrepreneurship. He is also a former Founding Partner of Scale8 Partners and Associate Director at Wachsman, where he was responsible for blockchain strategy consulting. Bi has invested in several companies, including Rarify, Cega, Pintu, MakersPlace, Alchemy, and Genopets, and is a former Fellow at On Deck.