Team
The Team: Passionate Technopreneurs Driving Pickleball’s Blockchain Revolution
Our team is composed of determined, and passionate technopreneurs set on the path of revolutionizing the world of Pickleball via blockchain technology.
All are committed to the development of the project and have never skipped on an opportunity to showcase their dedication to the ecosystem.
The core contributing factor that would make this project a success story is the perfect synergy in the personalities and skills of all the founders as can be observed below.
Jude Thomas, Co-Founder & CEO
Jude is a devoted Web3 and Pickleball aficionado and the brilliant mind behind Picklezone . He's leading an innovation that will revolutionize the Pickleball industry, fusing web 3.0, blockchain, NFTs, and the decentralized movement into one dynamic package.
Jude brings over 26 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and platform creation to the table. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to successfully launch and grow various online ventures. His wide range of expertise and unique journey make him a valuable asset in driving Picklezone's progress. With Jude on board, we can look forward to strategic product development and enhanced connectivity as we continue to expand and thrive.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-thomas
Dan Brinker, Co-Founder & President
Dan is a dedicated leader who is carrying forward his diverse experience in Web 3.0, nutrition, and the health industry to build a fun and dynamic ecosystem for Picklezone. He is closely working with the product development and marketing team to ensure that the set goals of the Picklezone application are duly met.
He is also playing a key role in searching the alliances, mergers, partnerships, and other investment opportunities that can scale and improve the reach of Picklezone so that more and more players can land themselves on the application and experience the magic we are creating.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-brinker-5952ba11
Mike Fox, VP
Mike has a track record of driving financial success, maximizing profitability, and strengthening operations.
With his 30 years of experience in finance and operations, he has been fortunate to work with a wide array of industries including international casino/hotel/entertainment groups, and software development and systems integrations companies.
His deep experience in operations will strategically help Picklezone to have better business strategies, plans, and procedures. He is playing a key role in setting up comprehensive goals for robust performance and growth of the organization.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fox-6650b652
Hitesh Rawal, CIO - Blockchain | Web 2 | Web3 | NFT
Hitesh has over 30 Years of in-depth expertise in different segments of Web 3.0 including but not limited to Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and metaverse. Moreover, he has been deeply involved in eCommerce, Web Development and Automation, Customer Acquisition Programs, Affiliate Marketing, Digital & Social Media Marketing, and other systems for a multitude of industries.
All this experience combined with his high-performing qualities like strong interpersonal skills, understanding of the target audience, and comprehensive network is an invaluable addition to the success of Picklezone. His roles and responsibilities at Picklezone are diverse and include managing different teams, deploying the IT systems, managing the application needs, enforcing best business practices and strategies, and overseeing the relationships with the users, partners, and vendors.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hitesh-rawal
Dr. Gordon Jones, V.P - Ecosystem
Dr. Jones enthusiastically takes on the exciting task of building strategic partnerships, distribution channels, and investor relations to grow the platform. With his expertise in blockchain, AI, and digital assets, he plays a crucial role in the Picklezone platform to offer a unique Social-Fi + Game-Fi experience where users can both play and earn money. By leveraging these important connections, Dr. Jones drives Picklezone forward and helps make our platform a success.
Dr. Jones has mastered the roles of leader, philanthropist, investor, mentor, author, and curator over the past 35 years. His passion for creating a global community that nurtures generosity and drives social change is unwavering. In addition to being a certified expert in blockchain technology, he proudly holds alumni status from the renowned Draper University Startup Hero Program. Furthermore, he is honored to serve as a fellow and entrepreneur-in-residence at the distinguished University of South Carolina.
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