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Bo Hines

Met: Not yet met in person Identified by: David McIntosh during breakfast meeting Role(s): Crypto lead in Trump administration, described as "the crypto guy" Last interaction: None yet - identified as potential contact

Contact Information​

  • Email: [Update if available]
  • Phone: [Update if available]

Personal Background​

  • Former football player at NC State
  • Attended Yale
  • Returned to North Carolina for law school
  • Described as "young" but "really smart"
  • Studied crypto law during college
  • Unsuccessfully ran for Congress twice (with support from David McIntosh)

Professional Background​

  • Described by Samuel Armes as "the grunt doing all the work" on crypto policy
  • Appears to be deputy to David Sachs, who was described as "the face" of crypto initiatives
  • Has responsibility for implementing crypto policies in the Trump administration
  • Developed expertise in crypto law early in his career

Strategic Value​

  • Direct access to crypto policy implementation
  • Could provide insights into administration's technology policies
  • Potential connection to Paula White meeting at White House
  • May have knowledge of executive order on AI and education
  • Strong connection to David McIntosh, who offered to make an introduction

Current Projects & Initiatives​

  • Implementing crypto policies in Trump administration
  • May have overlap with AI initiatives given technology focus
  • David McIntosh suggested connecting ahead of White House meeting

Connection Status​

David McIntosh offered to connect:

"You know who else you should connect up with at the White House when you're there? It is Bo Hines."

Samuel Armes clarified his role:

"Bo Hines is the crypto guy. So he's the one running everything... My take is David Sachs is the face, Bo Hines is the grunt doing all the work. So, Bo Hines is really the guy you want to know. Unless you want to do a podcast, then you do David Tapp."

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Crypto policy that may affect Alpha's operations
  • Connection to technology policy in the administration
  • Potential gateway to other White House officials
  • Insights on executive orders related to technology
  • Positioning Alpha technologies within administration priorities

Approach Strategy​

David McIntosh suggested reaching out during the upcoming White House visit, indicating a casual connection would be appropriate. Follow-up should emphasize technology innovation and policy alignment, while recognizing his expertise in crypto.

Notes​

Bo Hines represents a potentially valuable White House connection with a focus on technology policy implementation. His background combines athletics, elite education, crypto expertise, and political ambitions, suggesting he may be receptive to innovative approaches to education and technology.

David McIntosh's willingness to make an introduction indicates a strong relationship between them, likely stemming from McIntosh's support during Hines' congressional campaigns. This established relationship provides a credible pathway for introduction.

Given his implementation role rather than public-facing position, Bo Hines may be particularly valuable for practical insights into how to navigate administration processes related to technology initiatives, including the AI in education executive order.