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ON A MISSION TO CREATE

We’re Gathering

The most dynamic entrepreneurs & explorers, artists & investors, thinkers & dreamers.

To Work Together

Bringing powerful new ideas, investments and experiences to life with Web3 blockchain and other nascent technologies.

To Build Tomorrow

Creating an open, accessible and profitable future. For all. Together.

THE REPUBLIC LIVES

Across platforms, channels and metaverses

Just because we are a virtual republic doesn’t mean we’re not real. We’re all about real value and real connection.

Apex is alive and happening in many places and will be in more as technology evolves.

MEET OUR TEAM

LEADERSHIP- EXECUTIVES

CEO
Jose Gonzalez

Jose is a family-oriented entrepreneur who has created, grown, and sold companies in many industries including his current venture in real estate investing. Driven by moral values, Jose is passionate about the potential of Web3 to create and share value through disruptive technologies. Born in Mexico, Jose currently resides in Texas with his wife and three kids.

CPO
Rafel Bleeker

A serial-entrepreneur with 20 years experience including event organization, operating restaurants, setting up successful sales structures in real estate and retail, blockchain development and creating web3 opportunities. Business owner, crypto investor and familyman. Born in California, raised in Amsterdam The Netherlands

COO
Adrian Lister

Ex-Military Naval Aviator and ‘ship driver’ decorated for leadership and bravery, Adrian runs a practice on team building and organisational development, leadership and performance. Blockchain early adopter and investor (2016), Certified Metaverse Expert (Blockchain Council) now focused on the disruptive potential for Web 3 to innovate business, education and philanthropy. A family man living in Sydney and an avid diver, surfer and snowboarder.

Co-Chief Creative Officer
Leo Prat

Award-winning creative director, leading major accounts like VW, MTV, Comedy Central, Corona, Modelo beer, Verizon and many more. Former film director and art gallery owner. Big fan of Web3 because he missed out on Web1 and 2… and bitcoin. Leo hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina

CTO
Rodney Melchers

Specialized in systems architecture, big data and artificial intelligence, rodney has taken advantage of the recent boom in online activity to set up several successful web3 ventures in the past. with a passion for automation and decentralization, his goals are to further oversee the creation of systems that will bring value to communities and their individual members, further advancing the 4th Informational industrial revolution.

CMO
Charlie Robertstad

With a professional background in writing, training, sales and management, Charlie is passionate about making an impact in the world and empowering the people through web3. Trained in classical music, Charlie lives with his wife and four children in Wisconsin where he works full-time in the blockchain ecosystem.

Joris Langewouters

IT veteran, family man and Web3 enthusiast. Has held various Ambassador and Advisor roles for crypto and NFT projects. Through a vast network of Influencer and Founder connections Joris will be able to help APEX expand its reach and partner with the highest quality projects in the Web3 space.

Fernando Pinto

Lawyer, with a master's in business law and a post- grad degree in intellectual property law, practicing law in the city of Porto, Portugal, Fernando works primarily in Commercial Law, Fintech, IP and Real Estate. In the last two years he has provided consultancy to companies working with WEB3 and blockchain, researching and developing the undeniable connection between technology and the law.

Jose Quijano

Managing partner at We Believers, a highly-awarded innovation / ad agency. Jose brings 22+ years of management experience leading teams for global, regional (LATAM), and national US Brands like InBev, Adidas, Burger King, Citibank, Corona, Heineken, PepsiCo, Walmart and VW. He has extensive experience across all media types, content development and strategy.

Dr. Luis Alfonso

General Director of a Children’s Hospital in Mexico, director of a university marketing department and professor of a business school. As a business person and a surgeon, Luis Alfonso runs a web-medical consultancy. He will help drive the educational offerings for Apex Republica He also brings his passion for Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, strategy and marketing to the Apex team.

Samuel G. Guzman

Founder and CEO of Fundación E an organization focused on entrepreneurship education. Author and International speaker with 26 experience years in business and entrepreneurship. Masters in Public Relations, Multinational Business Administration and Digital Marketing and E-commerce.

Geoge Fonua

George is a change agent and speaker at some of APAC’s leading conferences on leadership and transformation. Through roles driving change at BHP, George developed a proprietary leadership, team and organisational trans- formation methodology, known as Blue Bus. It’s used by some of Australia's biggest companies including Royal Australian Navy, Origin Energy; educational institutions like The Scots College, Newcastle University, as well as Government Agencies

Luis Martinez

Professor of finance and mathematics with more than 36 years of experience and a track record as a consultant to companies in areas such as finance, quality, productivity and entrepreneurship. He is a chemical engineer with masters in thermo- dynamics, physical chemistry, business administration and others.

Dominic Quilligan

35+ years experience as Company Director / CEO / CFO across businesses in industry sectors of finance, investment funds, workforce management, technology, transport, and manufacturing. He is a Chartered Accountant holding a masters in Applied Finance and Investment and a Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting and Marketing.

Afonso Urbano

Mechanical Engineer with an Automation Masters degree who lead the development of an automated pharmacy storage unit, from concept to delivery on the client. Works for multiple crypto projects as community lead, support and operations management. Has done multiple tutorial videos on DeFi and lead a marketing in web3 course in Portugal

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