Summary
Joshua Maddox is a seasoned blockchain and software strategy leader based in Chicago, currently serving as Chief Ecosystem & Partnerships Officer at COTI Group, where he steers partnerships, business development, grants, and ecosystem initiatives. He previously led the largest grants program for regulated financial services on blockchain at Provenance Blockchain Foundation, overseeing a $50+ million portfolio and the full grant lifecycle. As co-founder of Cinderhouse, he built a globally oriented creative agency that blends marketing, design, and technology for social good, partnering with brands such as Unilever and Westpac. Earlier in his career, he led developer relations and growth at Kin Ecosystem for Solana’s largest token, expanding developer tooling, education, and community engagement to accelerate ecosystem adoption. His impact spans global education and growth initiatives, including driving 700,000 students and 1,000,000 sign-ups at Acumen and leading cross-border programs that expanded into multiple countries. A founder and advisor across ventures, he combines entrepreneurial drive with a mission-driven approach to connect Web3, FinTech, and social impact through scalable ecosystems.
9 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
English, Chinese