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Ms. NFTY

Overview​

Ms. NFTY (actual name not specified in the transcript) is a professional contact met at the Coinbase summit in DC on May 14, 2025. She works on the policy team at Paradigm, a venture capital firm focused on crypto investments. She appears to be knowledgeable about crypto policy, particularly stablecoins, and has a social impact focus through her work with underserved communities.

Background & Professional Details​

  • Works on the policy team at Paradigm VC firm
  • Based in or frequently visits Los Angeles, California (mentioned repeatedly)
  • Has connections to the crypto policy space in DC
  • Works with ConsenSys (mentioned a connection with "Brian with ConsenSys")
  • Has experience organizing community outreach and educational initiatives

Professional Focus​

  • Crypto policy, with specific focus on stablecoins
  • Social impact initiatives within the crypto space
  • Community outreach to underserved populations
  • Providing educational opportunities and scholarships
  • Organizing travel for students (mentioned taking intercity university students to Toronto)

Connection to Gary​

  • Met at the Coinbase summit in DC on May 14, 2025
  • Shared interest in crypto and policy
  • Potential collaboration on educational initiatives or events
  • Professional networking connection

Personal Insights​

  • Passionate about social responsibility and giving back to communities
  • Vegan (mentioned being vegan and discussed vegan cheese options)
  • Expressed interest in helping intercity students through scholarships
  • Focuses on reaching people who receive government assistance (mentioned "crystal stairs," WIC, and accessible care)
  • Values authentic community impact

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Crypto education initiatives for underserved communities
  • Policy connections for crypto and education projects
  • Social impact programs combining technology and community development
  • Student scholarships or educational travel programs
  • Connecting Alpha Schools to her community outreach networks

Key Quotes​

"I really like taking benefits. Like, when you receive government funding, when you receive, when you receive, I have access to just the basics. Because I want to make sure that they actually need it."

"I actually have a team that goes through, like, alright, does this family get crystal stairs? Does this family have WIC? Does this family have accessible care? Do they have all this provided by the government?"

"So, I feel like we have a social responsibility. So, I work with Brian with ConsenSys. My whole point is I just want to provide assistance and make a difference in people's lives."

"Policy-wise? Stablecoins the most, obviously."

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-14: Met at Coinbase summit in DC. Discussed her policy work at Paradigm, social impact initiatives, and her focus on supporting intercity university students through scholarships and educational travel.

Next Steps​

  • Follow up about her crypto policy work, particularly regarding stablecoins
  • Explore potential collaboration on educational initiatives for underserved communities
  • Connect regarding student scholarship or educational travel opportunities
  • Consider how Alpha Schools might partner with her community outreach efforts
  • Learn more about her work with ConsenSys and broader crypto policy connections