Jeff McDonald

Co-Founder
NEM

Jeff McDonald co-founded NEM, an early and pioneering smart contract blockchain platform. During his tenure, NEM’s market capitalization soared from under $1 million to over $15 billion. At its prime, NEM was a top 10 blockchain and regarded as one of the world’s leading smart contract ecosystems. He also served as Head Trustee of a trust managing assets valued at over $1 billion in support of the NEM ecosystem, overseeing significant assets and guiding strategic growth initiatives.

In addition to his work with NEM, Jeff co-founded LuxTag, a blockchain solutions provider delivering real-world asset authentication technology. He now focuses on blockchain investment strategy, technological innovation, and the integration of artificial intelligence with decentralized technologies—advising and investing in new ventures and championing practical use cases. Based in Puerto Rico, Jeff plays an active role in the Caribbean’s growing blockchain ecosystem while maintaining a global presence as a thought leader and innovator in both blockchain and AI.