“It's often lost in most Silicon Valley startups, the importance of storytelling when most people are thinking about they assemble their team and the critical functions that the team needs to be successful. Storytelling is normally not on the list.”

American entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency industry, former child actor

Brock Jeffrey Pierce is an American entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency industry and former child actor. He co-founded Tether and was born in the United States. As a young performer, he appeared in several Disney films, including The Mighty Ducks, D2: The Mighty Ducks, and First Kid. He is also known for his work in cryptocurrency, especially through Tether, which helped make his name familiar beyond film.