With thoughtful clarity and humor, Nicola Morris demystifies bitcoin [BTC] and positions it as the future of value exchange. This informative talk dissects the mechanisms of bitcoin [BTC] as well as its possibilities, and examines how this system can create more trust and transparency across the many ways we buy, sell, or analyze value. A member of the WEX team since 2014, Nicola Morris leads the corporate development team and is responsible for corporate strategy, M&A, marketing, and new business ventures, including our businesses in Latin America and Australia. Prior to joining WEX, Nicola worked at Verizon Communications, where she was focused on new business opportunities, identifying M&A targets and creating communications related to Verizon’s growth strategy. Nicola has also previously worked at Digex, Iridium and for the U.S. government.
She currently serves as a trustee on the Portland Symphony Orchestra Board and as a director on the Center for Grieving Children’s Board. She received bachelor’s degrees in economics and Chinese language from Wellesley College and a master’s in international affairs from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
