Brock Pierce Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Brock Pierce is an American entrepreneur and former child actor, best known for his pioneering work in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Born on November 14, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Pierce began his career in entertainment, starring in Disney films such as The Mighty Ducks (1992), D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994), and First Kid (1996). Transitioning from acting, he co-founded Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), a company that faced legal challenges in the late 1990s. Despite the controversies surrounding DEN, Pierce redirected his focus toward technology and innovation. In the early 2000s, Pierce became a prominent figure in the digital currency space. He founded Internet Gaming Entertainment (IGE), a leading digital currency marketplace for online games, which achieved annual sales exceeding $1 billion and attracted investors like Goldman Sachs. IGE was sold in 2016 for over $100 million. Additionally, Pierce co-founded ZAM, a major media outlet for gamers, which was acquired by Tencent in 2012. His ventures laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in blockchain technology. Pierce's impact on the blockchain industry is significant. He co-founded Blockchain Capital in 2013, the first venture fund dedicated exclusively to blockchain technology companies. Under his leadership, the firm pioneered the first ICO of a venture fund, creating the first security token, BCAP. Blockchain Capital has made over 100 investments in the sector across its four funds. In 2014, Pierce was elected as a director of the Bitcoin Foundation. In 2017, he co-founded Block.one, which conducted the largest initial coin offering (ICO) at the time, raising over $4 billion through the EOS token sale. Beyond his business ventures, Pierce has been involved in politics and philanthropy. In 2020, he ran for President of the United States as an independent candidate, receiving the first-ever U.S. presidential vote cast on the blockchain. He has also been active in supporting various charitable causes, including serving as vice chair and spokesperson for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Foundation in New York, Long Island, and Puerto Rico. Pierce continues to be a prominent advocate for blockchain technology and its potential to drive innovation and positive change in society.