Betsabe Botaitis serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Hedera, a trusted blockchain layer for enterprises, where she is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities, including token economics and strategy. With a career spanning more than 15 years, Betsabe brings a wealth of experience in global finance, operations, and strategy to her role. Prior to joining Hedera, Betsabe held senior finance positions at various high-growth companies including Uplift, Kueski, LendingClub, and Citigroup. An entrepreneur at heart, Betsabe co-founded AIKON, a technology company specializing in blockchain identity services. She also served as an interim CEO of a digital assets, wealth tech startup with a focus on Latin America and Iberoamerica. Betsabe has a track record of developing strategic roadmaps to digitally transform finance functions. She leverages her expertise in banking, fintech, and emerging technologies like blockchain to drive innovation. Her comprehensive expertise spans leading and advising growth startups through all stages, from securing funding to successful exits. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Betsabe is passionate about advancing economic equality and financial inclusion. She has served on advisory boards for organizations like the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and is a member of associations dedicated to advancing women leaders and is a member of the Fortune Most Powerful Women. She is a fellow at the British-American Project Betsabe is a strategic and visionary leader able to navigate uncertainty and build world-class finance teams. Her unique experience makes her a trusted advisor for leading global technology, financial, AI and blockchain companies.