Agnes is the CEO & Managing Partner at Bluedge Ventures specializes in early-stage investments with companies building foundational and critical code based infrastructure designed for dual-use applications across government and civilian sectors.
Her career spans over a decade in traditional finance, including a significant role at BlackRock, one of the world's largest investment management firms. Additionally, Agnes was an early member of the leadership team at ConsenSys, a key player in the Ethereum ecosystem, where she played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between traditional finance & emerging blockchain solutions
As an accomplished investor & board member, Agnes has contributed her expertise to multiple businesses over the years. Agnes invested in over 50 companies and her advisory capabilities span blockchain & digital assets, operation, IPO readiness & business transformation, particularly as companies grow & seek funding. Agnes holds prestigious positions on the Board of Directors at the Biden Institute, the FTSE Russell Digital Asset Advisory Committee, Yale Club Audit Committee & Diamond Lake Minerals ($DLMI).
Throughout her career, Agnes has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bridge the worlds of traditional
corporate environments and cutting-edge startup ecosystems. During her tenure at ConsenSys, she played a
pivotal role in building & scaling both the company & the Ethereum ecosystem. Her work included
cultivating strong relationships with clients, investors, financial institutions & government bodies. Agnes actively contributed to shaping the future of fintech, decentralization & digitalization of finance,
working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the efficient adoption of groundbreaking
technologies.
Agnes's extensive experience at BlackRock involved collaborating with major institutions & global central banks, U.S Federal Reserve, U.S Treasury & others during the global financial crisis. Her contributions included asset valuation, risk management, portfolio restructuring, M&A, JV & asset sales. Her insights into managing financial crises have proven invaluable.
Named to the Forum of Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum in 2019, & elected to its Advisory Group. Featured as a Tech Pioneer by El Pais. Speaker on blockchain and financial technology & its applications at numerous global events like Mobile World Congress, Oxford University, Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, FDIC, George Washington University, Salesforce, US Chamber of Commerce & the World Economic Forum.