ANNE CONNELLY
Technologist & Speaker
Exponential Thinking
Anne Connelly
Anne Connelly is a trailblazer in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, with over 14 years shaping how decentralized tech transforms society.
An entrepreneur and angel investor, Anne is a go-to expert for corporations, startups and non-profits worldwide. Anne teaches Blockchain-based Business Models for Social Impact at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. She is also an expert on exponential thinking and decentralized societies at Singularity University in California and has lectured at Oxford University’s Saïd School of Business on Innovations for Impact Finance.
Anne’s impact spans from boardrooms to conflict zones - she previously worked with Doctors Without Borders in Central African Republic and the DRC. She’s been named one of CBC’s 12 Young Leaders Changing Canada and one of the Fifty Most Inspirational Women in Technology.
An entrepreneur and angel investor, Anne is a go-to expert for corporations, startups and non-profits worldwide. Anne teaches Blockchain-based Business Models for Social Impact at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. She is also an expert on exponential thinking and decentralized societies at Singularity University in California and has lectured at Oxford University’s Saïd School of Business on Innovations for Impact Finance.
Anne’s impact spans from boardrooms to conflict zones - she previously worked with Doctors Without Borders in Central African Republic and the DRC. She’s been named one of CBC’s 12 Young Leaders Changing Canada and one of the Fifty Most Inspirational Women in Technology.
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SERVICES
speaker
Anne delivers powerful, thought-provoking talks that don’t just teach—they transform.
With captivating stories and real-world examples, she bridges the gap between tomorrow’s technology and today’s business challenges.
Her dynamic presentations are tailored to every audience—any industry, any level of expertise—making each talk a relevant, unforgettable experience.
With captivating stories and real-world examples, she bridges the gap between tomorrow’s technology and today’s business challenges.
Her dynamic presentations are tailored to every audience—any industry, any level of expertise—making each talk a relevant, unforgettable experience.
CONSULTANT
Anne is a leading expert in blockchain and cryptocurrency, trusted by teams across industries to guide them every step of the way.
She becomes a hands-on partner, walking your team through the fundamentals, unpacking industry-specific trends, and showing exactly how these technologies will shape your business.
From there, she builds tailored strategies, identifies real-world use cases, and connects you with key players in the blockchain ecosystem to drive successful implementation. Clients rely on her not only for her deep expertise, but also for her approachable style and willingness to answer every question—no matter how big or small.
She becomes a hands-on partner, walking your team through the fundamentals, unpacking industry-specific trends, and showing exactly how these technologies will shape your business.
From there, she builds tailored strategies, identifies real-world use cases, and connects you with key players in the blockchain ecosystem to drive successful implementation. Clients rely on her not only for her deep expertise, but also for her approachable style and willingness to answer every question—no matter how big or small.
AUTHOR
Anne is the co-author of two books: Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency Donations, and Trust, a graphic novel that was also adapted into a full-length motion comic.
She writes regularly about the intersection of decentralization and social change, and has been featured in global media outlets and podcasts, including CBC, Global News, Bitcoin Magazine, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail.
She writes regularly about the intersection of decentralization and social change, and has been featured in global media outlets and podcasts, including CBC, Global News, Bitcoin Magazine, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail.
TESTIMONIALS
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— Nicole Biondi, Think Future
"Anne made the daunting topic of exponential technology accessible and entertaining. The audience left feeling inspired and motivated to act on what they’d learned!"
— Sam Caplan, Fluxx
"Anne’s expertise on Blockchain was invaluable, making a complex topic easy to understand. She left our audience informed and inspired!"
— Participant Feedback
"Anne's workshop really changed how I think about technology and how it's going to impact my company's future."
