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Johann Gevers

Johann Gevers

Johann Gevers is a South African Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Blockchain Enthusiast. He is based in Zug, Switzerland.

Education

Being interviewed

Being interviewed

Gevers attended the University of the Witwatersrand where he earned a degree in Mathematics and Psychology in 1998. some years later, he earned another Bachelors degree in Philosophy, with a focus in Logic, from the University of South Africa in 1990 and later a HonsBCompt in Accounting, Auditing, and Tax from the University of South Africa in 1994. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Chartered Accountant.

Career

Business Beginnings

Early in his career, Gevers has worked as a Research Scientist, Auditor, and Auditor. In 1999, Gevers became an independent Business Consultant and provided strategic business, finance, and technology guidance to client companies across diverse industries, including award-winning technology startups.

Cryptocurrency Advocacy

Speaking at an event

Speaking at an event

Gevers helped established Zug, Switzerland as the center of Cypto Valley in 2013.

He nurtured relationships with regulatory authorities and has lobbied organizations such as Ethereum, ShapeShift, Xapo, Bitcoin Suisse, Monetas, and Tezos to be headquartered there. In July 2016 the city of Zug became the first government in the world to officially accept bitcoin payments. In July 2017 the city of Zug announced it would become the first government in the world to offer blockchain-based digital identities to its citizens.

Gevers is the Co-Founder and Board Member of the Bitcoin Association Switzerland, an organization that promotes cryptocurrencies in Switzerland through meetups, events, and education initiatives. In addition, he is the Founder and President of the Digital Finance Compliance Association, an organization that aims to shape the regulatory framework for the cryptofinance industry.

Gevers is the Founder and CEO of Monetas, a transaction platform that brings financial and legal services to everyone with a mobile phone.

It aims to achieve banking access for the billions of people in the world who are unbanked and underbanked.

Involvement with Tezos

Gevers is the Founder and President of the Tezos Foundation.

In October of 2017, reports surfaced of infighting Tezos between Gevers and Kathleen Breitman and Arthur Breitman. Although in the past Kathleen described Gevers as a "total mensch", their relationship has soured and the Breitman's are seeked to oust Gevers as the President of the Tezos Foundation. They accuse Gevers of self-dealing. In February 2018 after immense pressure, Gevers stepped down from his board seat.

References

[1]
Citation Linkyoutube.comJohann Gevers—The Age of Cryptofinance
Oct 20, 2017, 12:25 AM
[2]
Citation Linkyoutube.comThe four pillars of a decentralized society | Johann Gevers | TEDxZug
Oct 20, 2017, 12:25 AM
[3]
Citation Linkcryptona.coJohann Gevers steps down
Feb 28, 2018, 7:31 PM
[4]
Citation Linkjohanngevers.comOfficial Website
Oct 19, 2017, 2:33 AM
[5]
Citation Linkuk.reuters.comArticle about Tezosfallout
Oct 19, 2017, 2:34 AM
[6]
Citation Linklinkedin.comJohann Gevers on LinkedIn
Oct 19, 2017, 2:36 AM
[7]
Citation Linkforum.bitcoin.comQ&A with Johann Gevers
Oct 19, 2017, 2:36 AM
[8]
Citation Linktwitter.comJohann Gevers on Twitter
Oct 19, 2017, 2:37 AM
[9]
Citation Linkcrunchbase.comJohann Gevers on CrunchBase
Oct 19, 2017, 2:37 AM
[10]
Citation Linkbloomberg.comJohann Gevers in Bloomberg
Oct 19, 2017, 2:38 AM
[11]
Citation Linkyoutube.comJohann Gevers talks about the LLL conference 2017
Oct 20, 2017, 12:18 AM
[12]
Citation Linkyoutube.comCeBIT Global Conferences Interview: Johann Gevers
Oct 20, 2017, 12:19 AM
[13]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSpeaking at an event
Oct 20, 2017, 12:20 AM
[14]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comBeing interviewed
Oct 20, 2017, 12:24 AM
[15]
Citation Linkyoutube.comJohann Gevers, CEO und Gründer der Monetas AG
Oct 20, 2017, 12:25 AM
[16]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJohann Gevers—The Age of Cryptofinance
Oct 20, 2017, 12:25 AM
[17]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comThe four pillars of a decentralized society | Johann Gevers | TEDxZug
Oct 20, 2017, 12:25 AM
[18]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJohann Gevers talks about the LLL conference 2017
Oct 20, 2017, 12:18 AM
[19]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comCeBIT Global Conferences Interview: Johann Gevers
Oct 20, 2017, 12:19 AM
[22]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJohann Gevers, CEO und Gründer der Monetas AG
Oct 20, 2017, 12:25 AM