Glabischnig is an Austrian investor and serial entrepreneur, known for building a worldwide Blockchain ecosystem, "Crypto Valley" in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and "Crypto Oasis" in the Middle East and North Africa. As the founder and main shareholder of  more than 15 companies and an investor in more than 40 startups, his businesses are active in the areas of Tokenization (Tokengate.io), Securitization (Gentwo), Crypto-Payments (inapay),Provenance (Proofx).He is also one of the founders of CV VC and a founding member of the Crypto Valley Association and the Swiss Blockchain Federation. He has initiated organizations like the SHED business club and Crypto Valley Labs inSwitzerland, and through his venture building arm (Crypto Oasis Ventures), he is expanding to the Middle East to build the world's fastest-growing blockchain ecosystem.

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His journey into the blockchain space started in Zug, Switzerland, where he has lived since 2005, and from 2013, it transformed into the Crypto Valley, attracting some of today's biggest Blockchain market players. He followed on to becoming a founding member of the Crypto ValleyAssociation and Crypto Valley Labs, supporting the broader ecosystem and also initiated multiple successful blockchain-native ventures that disrupt conventional business models and enabling new experiences for customers.

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In 2021, Ralf  joined the DLT Science Foundation (DSF) on the Grant Giving Committee, where hoped to contribute to the field through his extensive entrepreneurial track record, experience in the world of early-stage projects & startups, and industry insights. He sees the role of DLT evolving into traditional markets by tokenizing financial products, real estate, and many more physical and digital products, allowing a broader audience to hold and finance large-scale projects.

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His vision for the future is a world where DLT technology plays a vital role in shaping how businesses operate, enabling greater transparency, security, and efficiency. He sees the DSF as a driving force in this transformation by supporting and funding promising innovative startups in the DLT space. With his expertise and leadership, the DSF aims to bring value-adding capital to startups, shed a more positive light on the industry, and help it develop more freely.

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In conclusion, Ralf Glabischnig's journey into the blockchain and DLT space has been nothing short of impressive. As a serial entrepreneur and investor, he has initiated and founded multiple successful companies and organizations that have contributed significantly to the growth and development of the blockchain ecosystem. His role as Head of Innovation at the DSF will undoubtedly bring a new level of expertise and innovation to the foundation, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.

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