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From Wall Street to Web3: A Female Entrepreneur's Journey in Encryption Finance
From Wall Street to the encryption world: A female entrepreneur's transformation journey
In today's rapidly changing era, women are writing their own legendary stories in various fields with unique perspectives and resilient willpower. Annabelle's experiences are not only a legend of personal growth but also a vivid epitome of the rise of female power in the tide of the times.
Annabelle entered Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 2011, studying Mathematics and Finance. Her choice of major was influenced by her family background; her father worked in finance, while her mother focused on physics and structural engineering. Her academic experience at CMU laid the foundation for her later career transition.
After graduating, Annabelle entered Wall Street with excellent grades and worked at Deutsche Bank and Nomura Securities. This experience quickly broadened her horizons and accumulated valuable industry experience. However, as financial regulations became increasingly strict, Annabelle felt that the innovation space in traditional finance was limited and began to consider exploring new fields.
In 2017, the rise of encryption finance caught Annabelle's attention. Through an introduction from a university alumnus, she learned about blockchain and the Ethereum ecosystem. In 2018, Annabelle joined the decentralized exchange AirSwap as the head of Asia, officially entering the encryption finance field. Here, she gained an in-depth understanding of the operational mechanisms and technical challenges of decentralized finance (DeFi), realizing the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing trading efficiency and security.
At the end of 2018, faced with the common problem of insufficient on-chain liquidity in the industry, Annabelle decided to leverage her background and experience in investment banking to build a liquidity provider. She joined Amber Group and, together with a like-minded team, created a leading global blockchain financial services provider.
During her six years at Amber Group, Annabelle led the team in the development of multiple new products from 0 to 1, expanded new businesses, and created new brands. However, as a person who enjoys challenges and innovation, Annabelle began to seek new opportunities. In 2024, she founded Altius Labs, dedicated to addressing the limitations of traditional encryption systems.
As a female leader, Annabelle admits that the encryption financial industry has set high demands on her. Facing the huge changes in the industry and market fluctuations, maintaining rationality and calm thinking is a test. After several rounds of industry cycles, she pays more attention to "sustainability," seeking long-term effective work and lifestyle.
Annabelle believes that women have unique advantages in this industry. She has observed that female leaders and employees often adapt better to fluctuating markets, maintain emotional stability, and possess stronger empathy. She encourages more young women to enter this field, emphasizing that the best way to learn is through experience, whether by joining established companies or startup teams, both of which are valuable growth opportunities.
For young women choosing a company, Annabelle suggests prioritizing team quality; integrity, honesty, and positive motivation are non-negotiable standards that are even more important than the business direction.
Annabelle's experience showcases how a woman can successfully transition and innovate between traditional finance and the emerging encryption world. Her story not only inspires more women to participate in this opportunity-filled industry but also injects new vitality and perspectives into the entire encryption finance field.