Wes Kaplan is the CEO of G-Knot – a biometric tech company launching the first finger vein-secured crypto wallet. G-Knot is the exclusive licensee of eTunnel Inc., a Seoul-based global leader in biometric research and development, and is built on over a decade of research and development of cutting-edge finger vein technology.

Wes is a seasoned technology leader with deep experience across fintech, digital assets, and traditional finance. Prior to G-Knot, Wes served as the CEO of Cointelegraph, Director of Operations at global trading platform AscendEX, and Director of Marketing at Tradewind Markets. While at Cointelegraph, he led a global team of over 270 people and launched new revenue streams, podcasts, and mobile apps, driving the platform to 18M monthly visitors. Wes began his career in traditional finance, holding senior positions at BNY Mellon and J.P. Morgan. His diverse experience brings a rare blend of fintech leadership and financial expertise, positioning him uniquely as a powerful voice that truly puts action behind the clichéd call of bringing blockchain to the masses.