Bio

Rumi Morales is a globally recognized leader identifying and investing in the emerging industries that will define our next generation. A long-time financial executive and investor with deep expertise in blockchain, cryptocurrency and the metaverse, Rumi bridges today's traditional institutions with tomorrow's digital economies. Rumi was most recently head of venture and growth investing at Digital Currency Group, the most active investor in the blockchain sector. She is also a Partner and Board Member at Outlier Ventures, the leading Web3 accelerator, and previously led the venture arm of the CME Group. A proven entrepreneur herself, Rumi established the Global Markets Institute during her tenure at Goldman Sachs and launched her own data innovation consultancy and economic research firm. Rumi is a Board Member of several non-profit institutions including the Girl Scouts of the USA, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Chamber of Digital Commerce, and is also an Advisor or Board Member to several startups and venture funds in emerging technologies. She received her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and received her MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.