John Lilic is an accomplished executive and advisor with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Executive Director at Telos since January 2024, John is focused on promoting the adoption of Telos, an efficient EVM solution. Additionally, as a seed investor, board member, and strategic advisor at Nordark, John contributes to innovating the crypto banking experience. John is also involved with the Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol and co-founded Code to Inspire, a nonprofit aimed at enhancing the technical literacy of Afghan female students. Previous roles include serving as an investor and product development advisor at Polygon, and contributing to strategy and operations at ConsenSys. John's early involvement in the cryptocurrency space dates back to 2013, with volunteering experiences and a strong academic foundation in economics and renewable energy.