6. The Winklevoss twins, bitcoin investors The film “The Social Network” introduced the Winklevoss twins to the world, and brothers Cameron and Tyler have kept up the media blitz ever since, with the most attention focused recently on their roles as investors in — and evangelists for — bitcoins. Most analysts are wary of bitcoins, but most analysts aren’t 6’5” identical twins that were members of Harvard’s Hasty Pudding society and rowers that earned their Oxford Blues. The “Winkevii” must be considered social networking pioneers, and their high-profile guarantees any investment they make will get at least double the attention it might otherwise receive. 7. Matt Wilcox, senior vice president and director, Interactive Services and Marketing at Zions Bank You might know him as a banker, but do you read Matt Wilcox’s blog, Matt Wilcox Pro? If you don’t, you’re missing out on some insights from a banker in the trenches who is seriously examining how mobile banking is transforming the customer experience. Wilcox’s knowledge is broad and deep — still young, he has 14 years of experience in the industry — and he approaches his work with passion and humor. 8. Ashton Kutcher, actor and fintech investor, A Grade Investments [...]
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