"There are games that actually have virtual currency that have real value in the real world, Second Life’s in game currency, Linden dollar, is trading in the real world against other currencies."

"Anyone aspiring to climb the ranks of leadership in finance, or any industry, should remember that their voice matters."

"I became a lot more thoughtful about why I was in this job, and what power I have as a programmer and a gatekeeper."

"If they want them and there is a demand, then it will naturally have value."

"I found myself managing hundreds of servers and also having to provide tech support all while running an organization for some time."

"I would describe it as digital money or virtual currency."

"It’s hard to call out one specific person or pivotal moment."

"It's very, very close to the virtual currencies we use in gaming."

"It is usually distributed through a blockchain, which is referred to as decentralized."

"That’s one of the things that differentiates it from paper money."

"Every position, interaction and experience have shaped the leader I am today."

"This really feels like an opportunity to do something that’s going to be lasting and meaningful."

"For me, and for a lot of people, the world changed with Trayvon Martin."

"Only together can we create real, lasting change. None of us can do it alone."

"After all crypto Guapcoin is essentially money, and as the days go by, it becomes closer and closer to becoming accepted as legal tender everywhere."

"Thanks in part to the wonderful education I received from Kellogg, I’m making a difference in the lives of incredible people and changing the future of retirement, one client at a time,"

"This led me to launch Guapcoin, which I felt could eventually open up more capital and more options for people like me."

"We are open to their feedback and view them as partners in our fight to close the retirement gap for more Americans."

"When I decided to pursue a graduate business degree, I knew I wanted to study at an institution with a global reach that would prepare me for the full scope of my professional journey."

"My final challenge was finding blockchain talent and resources to support our project."

"In our annual consultant survey that took place in Q4 2022, approximately 60 consultants serving TIAA clients rated the consultant support they receive from us as “best in class."

"This was my second startup, it was during my first startup, a company called 'Safe2meet', a P2P verification platform, that I discovered that Black women get less than 1% of VC or capital funding for their companies."

"This rating stems from TIAA specifically prioritizing the role of consultants."

"It was disheartening that my partner and I despite being two successful black women in tech could not raise the money we needed to scale our MVP."

"Blockchain resources are scarce in our industry because technology is evolving at a fast pace."

"I have met with 10 different consultant firms, made up of over $375 billion in assets and 880+ clients."

"The Kellogg School of Management aligned with what I was looking for."

"It is the access to funding for founders of colors."

"We’ve done this in various ways."

"I am the Co-Founder of Block4Hire.com, a platform that connects blockchain talent with budding entrepreneurs and companies."

"We changed our segment name to Retirement Solutions, which represents our focus on understanding our clients’ needs and serving as their advocates to influence the development of offers and solutions."

"I am the Founder and Creator of Guapcoin, a cryptocurrency focused on closing the wealth gap and providing access to crypto for African Americans, Latinx people, and the global African Diaspora."

"I’ve focused on fine-tuning our client relationships."

"We’ve also laid out a multi year strategy for our business segments."

"I am the CTO of Black Wall Street, a cryptocurrency wallet and community aimed at empowering investors of color."

"The secret is there is no secret."

"I hope in my speaking and being a part of the pancreatic cancer network that I’m giving hope and awareness to those who feel that they don’t have that."

"The biggest challenge I faced was one of the exact adversaries I was attempting to solve."

"So many people and opportunities have influenced my leadership style."

"They have a value that's consistent across the world, across markets."

"I had to hire offshore resources on a shoestring budget."

"Decentralized cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum these are exchangeable and they can be spent."

"With our wealth management business, are incredible advantages for TIAA’s clients."

"Vastly expanding access to lifetime income to more Americans and making sure we’re serving clients with excellence, efficiency and speed."

"When I first heard about blockchain, I didn't think it was for me."

"I am a founder, blockchain engineer, technologist, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience."