Jp Thieriot

JP Thieriot is the former CEO of Uphold Inc., a digital money platform providing access to cryptocurrencies, equities, FX, and other assets.13 He served as CEO from September 2018 to February 2022, when he was succeeded by Simon McLoughlin.1 Thieriot is now the Vice Chairman of Uphold, focusing on strategic partnerships and M&A.1

Key points about JP Thieriot:

1. Co-founder of Uphold Inc. (formerly known as Bitreserve) in 2013.3
2. Grew Uphold's revenues by over 9x to more than $250 million in 2021.1
3. Has a background in sustainable agriculture, having founded Estancia Beef in 2005.3
4. Worked in Latin America for Hambrecht & Quist from 1992 to 1999.3
5. Graduated from Yale University with a BA in History (1987-1991).3

Thieriot's experience spans both traditional finance and the cryptocurrency sector. He has been involved in various ventures, including the Universal Protocol Alliance, which aims to connect digital assets.3 His leadership at Uphold contributed to the company's growth, serving customers in over 180 countries and handling billions of dollars in transactions.2