Jeremy Allaire

Jeremy Allaire is a prominent figure in the financial technology industry, serving as the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle, a leading global financial technology firm.

Circle specializes in enabling businesses to utilize stablecoins and public blockchains for payments and commerce, with a notable achievement being the introduction of USD Coin (USDC), a regulated dollar digital currency that has experienced remarkable growth.

With a background in founding and leading successful internet technology companies, Jeremy Allaire has a track record of spearheading ventures with significant impacts and successful public offerings on NASDAQ.

Mr. Allaire is recognized for his expertise in digital assets and monetary policy, having provided expert testimony before esteemed bodies such as the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Government Affairs and the US Senate Banking Committee.

Moreover, Jeremy Allaire's influence extends to the international stage, as he has been selected to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) High-Level Advisory Group on FinTech, contributing valuable perspectives and policy recommendations in the financial sector across the US, UK, and Europe.

Educationally, Jeremy Allaire pursued his studies in Political Science, Philosophy, with a concentration in Economics at Macalester College.

Throughout his career, Mr. Allaire has held key positions in various organizations, including serving as the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle, Founder, Chairman, and CEO at Brightcove, and roles at General Catalyst Partners, Macromedia, and Allaire Corporation.