At just 23, Tan not only secured the prestigious CFA Level III certification but quickly became a standout figure among investment circles.

His trajectory took a transformative turn when he pivoted from a promising career in investment banking to pioneer new frontiers in decentralized finance.

As a respected Nasdaq Contributor, Tan has crafted innovative investment frameworks that merge traditional portfolio management wisdom with cutting-edge financial technologies.

His distinctive strategies, honed through rigorous real-world application, have empowered members of Decentralized Masters to not just participate in the DeFi space but to unlock new potentials within it.

Salim is a visionary serial entrepreneur, and an accomplished engineer with a specialization in mathematical and statistical modeling, coupled with a background in artificial intelligence.

With a track record of generating over $100 million in sales through successful Web2 and Web3 ventures, Salim has played a pivotal role in the growth of numerous companies in these domains.

His extensive experience, network of founders, and exceptional numerical expertise provide him with a distinctive advantage in identifying and investing in high-value crypto projects.

Sam is affectionately known to all at Decentralized Masters as "Doc".

And for good reason- among his many accomplishments, he has a medical degree, and was accepted into a surgery program.

While fans of Grey's Anatomy could be forgiven for believing medical school is a full-time job, Sam found time to begin his DeFi and fintech journey while completing his Masters of Medicine, and became fully certified in a number of different blockchain-related fields.

And somewhere along the way, Sam managed to acquire a grounding in business economics!

This unusual background combining care for others, a fascination with technology, plus hard-headed business sense have brought Sam success both as an educator and an entrepreneur.

His crowning glory isn't found in the annals of medical journals but in the resurrection of a once-dying Private Career College. Through two years of relentless toil, Sam breathed life into this failing business, transforming it into a thriving health care academy with 11 robust programs, now valued in the seven figures —a testament to his hard work and zeal for success.

Sam's published work on blockchain has brought him a global reputation. As the Head of Education at Decentralized Masters, Sam has become the beacon for the perplexed, demystifying the labyrinth of DeFi and guiding many to their first taste of success.

“From the penetration of blockchain technology into every sector, to the multiple advantages that the use of digital assets and decentralized finance gives users, I'm more convinced than ever that we are at the cusp of mass adoption.”

Yana is a quintessential communicator- and she's proven it by mastering Korean, one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn.

And she's brought her passion for communication to multiple business fields, including real estate in Kyiv, and her own online vintage fashion store.

An early hire at Decentralized Masters, she quickly became the in-house personnel manager and grew the team several fold.

Since then, she's risen to her present role with responsibilities for rolling out new customer programs.

Yana is also active in DeFi, with investments across multiple projects.

For Yana, DeFi's global accessibility, constant availability, transparency and low costs mean that it will become the model for finance in the years to come.

As she says: "DeFi operates on a decentralized global network, and runs 24/7. By enabling continuous trading and investment opportunities, it will make financial services affordable for all."

Dziugas has been an educator and entrepreneur in the DeFi space for some years now.

While still an undergraduate, he designed and taught a Masters-level course on blockchain technology which is now part of the university’s curriculum.

After several roles in various Web2 and Web3 companies, Dziugas went on to found his own Web3 startup, raising $2 million dollars in the process. The company created a mobile app that allowed customers easy access to DeFi without needing to understand how blockchain or wallets work.

To date, his most important contribution to Decentralized Masters has been to create our advanced crypto trading mastermind, dubbed The Strategy Room.

“My whole career is based on DeFi, I live and breathe this industry. Every institution will have to implement DeFi or have at least some sort of connection with crypto to survive in the future.”

Caitlin grew up in Houston, Texas, and studied economics at Texas A&M. She stumbled into the online world and quickly found her groove in appointment setting, mastering the art along the way. Now, she’s part of Decentralized Masters, where she’s excited to be part of something bigger. She is responsible for leading the team that gives people the first step into this amazing world of defi. Caitlin is all about helping people adopt crypto and supporting others to join in on this amazing mission.

Hailing from South Africa, Annelie is our powerhouse Head of HR at Decentralized Masters, bringing a world of experience from various countries worldwide. With a Bachelor’s in HR Management from the University of Johannesburg and a Diploma from Intec College, she’s a master at attracting top talent and fostering a culture of high performance. Annelie’s expertise in international talent acquisition, strategic HR decisions, and innovative solutions ensures our team thrives.