Florian Wimmer

Florian Wimmer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blockpit AG, a company specializing in regulatory technology (RegTech) that focuses on compliance solutions for cryptocurrency taxation and anti-money laundering. He has held this position since September 2017, aiming to bridge the gap between consumers and regulatory authorities by providing an accessible platform that adapts to evolving regulations in the cryptocurrency market.1

Background and Experience

• Education: Wimmer studied at the University of Applied Sciences, although specific details about his degree are not provided in the available information.
• Professional Journey:
  • Blockpit AG: As CEO, he leads efforts to develop tools that simplify compliance with tax laws related to cryptocurrencies.
  • ESPER Capital: He founded this company in January 2016, which manages shares, digital currencies, tokens, and other crypto assets.
  • Doka: Before his current roles, he worked as a Digital Marketing Manager from December 2016 to November 2017.
  • KPMG Austria: He spent over four years in Markets & Communication at KPMG, where he gained significant experience in finance and consulting.1

Achievements

Florian Wimmer was recognized as one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" in Finance in 2018, highlighting his impact in the financial technology sector.1

Skills and Languages

Wimmer is proficient in English (professional working proficiency), has elementary proficiency in Japanese, and is a native German speaker. His interests include technology, astrophysics, cryptoeconomics, and sustainability.1