Don Tapscott
Author & Entrepreneur
Canada
About
Don Tapscott is an author, and entrepreneur specializing in blockchain, digital innovation, and the knowledge economy. He is the father of Alex Tapscott and together they co-founded NextBlock Global, a crypto hub for blockchain innovation. Quick Facts Full name Don Tapscott CM Birth 01-06-1947, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nationality Canadian Education B.Sc. in psychology & statistics, and M. Ed. in research methodology Marital status Married to Ana Paula Lopes Net worth Estimated in millions He is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI). It is an institute that works on promoting blockchain & DeFi adoption to the mainstream. Don has written over 15 books, including the bestselling Blockchain Revolut in 2017, along with his son Alex Tapscott. Don Tapscott - Career Highlights & Events • 1995: Published The Digital Economy, predicting blockchain’s impact. • 2006: Co-authored Wikinomics, exploring decentralized collaboration. • 2016: Released Blockchain Revolution, a seminal book on blockchain. • 2017: Founded Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) to advance blockchain. • 2018: Advised global governments on blockchain adoption. • 2020: Led blockchain strategy discussions at the World Economic Forum. • 2022: Expanded BRI’s influence in enterprise blockchain solutions. • 2024: Continues advocating for blockchain in governance and finance. As a speaker and consultant, he advises lawmakers, Fortune 500 companies, and international organizations on Web3 projects, digital transformation, and decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions. Useful Links to Connect With Don Tapscott Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/dtapscott LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontapscott Blockchain Research Institute https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org Official Website https://dontapscott.com
Experience
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Blockchain RI
Awards
- Thinkers - Globe & Mail2022 - Named one of Canada’s Most Influential Business
- Canadian Business Council2019 - Lifetime Achievement Award for Digital Innovation
- World Economic Forum2017 - Recognized as a Top Global Digital Strategist
- Forbes 2016 - Blockchain Revolution named a Top Fintech Book
- Thinkers502013 - Inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame
FAQs
- A blockchain researcher, author, and digital economy expert.