Lauren Thorbjornsen

Lauren Thorbjornsen is chief of staff and vice president at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of the Stellar network, a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable blockchain built for financial products and services. Ms. Thorbjornsen leads SDF’s strategy, impact initiatives, and special projects. Previously, she worked at the intersection of policy and communications at the White House under President Barack Obama, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and Salesforce. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Blockchain

The on-chain effect: Blockchain in the real world

Alongside the hype and headlines, crypto assets are increasingly being used to provide financial services and creatively solve tangible problems. A case study from South America shows how blockchain-based tools are playing out for businesses and in local economies.

Lauren Thorbjornsen
November 5, 2024