Gael Sánchez Smith

Gael Sánchez Smith has more than 5 years of experience in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, including consultancy work and presenting at conferences on the economic and societal implications of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and has published the reference book “Bitcoin lo Cambia Todo” with the Spanish publishing house Anay. He has worked in the I.T. industry as and has more than 10 years of experience as an investor in a wide range of financial markets including Equities, Commodities, Bonds and Cryptocurrencies.

He holds a B.Sc. in Engineering from Exeter University, an M.A. in Philosophy from Universidad de Salamanca, and an M.A. in Economics from UFM.

Corporate Experience

• Derivatives Trader, Futex LTD, UK, 2011 - 2013

• Key Account Manager, Micro Focus, Latam, 2013 - 2016

• Co-Founder, Alfa Bitcoin, Spain, 2023 - Present

Academic Experience

• Adjunct Professor Bitcoin and Blockchain, IE University, Spain, 2022 - Present  

Academic Background

• B.Sc. Engineering, Exeter University, UK, 2011

• M.A. Political and Moral Philosophy, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, 2018

• M.A. Economics, Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Spain, 2020