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Author of 'The Infinite Machine' | Founder of The Defiant | Speaker on Cryptocurrency and Financial Journalism

Camila Russo Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

Author of 'The Infinite Machine' | Founder of The Defiant | Speaker on Cryptocurrency and Financial Journalism

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Speaking Fee:
$50,000 to $75,000

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Primary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events

Secondary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship

 

Camila Russo Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Camila Russo is a respected financial journalist and author known for her deep expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. She founded The Defiant, a leading platform covering decentralized finance, which has become a key resource in the industry. Her book, The Infinite Machine, received wide acclaim for its clear and engaging account of Ethereum’s rise. Camila regularly speaks on the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. She is based in New York City.

Camila Russo is a financial journalist, author, and the founder of The Defiant, a leading platform dedicated to decentralized finance (DeFi). Her career spans continents and asset classes, with a focus on the more volatile corners of the market. She began her journalism journey at El Mercurio, Chile’s largest national newspaper, before earning a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. At Bloomberg News, she covered emerging markets, European stocks, and digital assets from Buenos Aires, Madrid, and New York City. In 2018, Russo began writing The Infinite Machine, the first book on the history of Ethereum, which was published by HarperCollins in July 2020. The book chronicles the rise of Ethereum and its impact on the future of the internet and finance. In 2019, she left Bloomberg News to complete the book and pursue her own endeavors. Five days after submitting the first draft, she founded The Defiant, aiming to provide in-depth coverage of the open economy. The Defiant has since become a trusted source for DeFi news, analysis, and insights. Under Russo's leadership, the platform has grown to include a daily newsletter, podcast, and YouTube channel, featuring interviews with industry leaders and experts. Russo is also a sought-after speaker, having presented at major conferences such as CoinDesk’s Consensus, United Nations’ Women Entrepreneurship Day, Bloomberg Ideas, and the Blockchain Economic Forum. Based in New York City, Russo continues to be a prominent voice in the cryptocurrency and DeFi space, known for her clear and engaging storytelling and her commitment to providing accurate and insightful coverage of the rapidly evolving financial landscape.
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