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Natasha Bansgopaul

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO) at VegaX Holdings

Natasha Bansgopaul has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2014, they served as a Board Member for DarcMatter, a global award-winning platform that streamlined the capital raising process for fund managers and provided investment opportunities for investors. Natasha also worked at PepsiCo from 2010 to 2014, where they held roles such as Innovation Lead, Brand Activation Lead, and Strategy and Insights Lead. During their time at PepsiCo, they were responsible for grassroots activation, national activation, and retail programs, as well as leading innovation development for new Pepsi brands.

In 2018, Natasha became President of Konstellation, the blockchain development division of DarcMatter. There, they focused on the development and implementation of blockchain technology for the global financial services industry. Natasha also served as an Advisor for EMTECH, a fintech firm building a modern financial infrastructure with blockchain, digital currency, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Natasha has also been involved in media and entertainment. In 2018, they served as an Advisor for Live! From Tomorrow, a media company dedicated to innovation. Natasha was also a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow in 2020, working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the field of ITL.

In 2019, Natasha co-founded VegaX Holdings, a digital asset management firm that provides investors with one-stop access to investment products for digital assets.

Natasha began their career as the Chief Marketing Officer and a founding member of the management team for Return on Change, an online crowdfunding platform connecting socially conscious startups with investors. Prior to that, they worked as a Graduate Assistant for the Office of Diversity Enhancement at Penn State University and as an MBA Intern at Kellogg Company.

Throughout their career, Natasha has demonstrated expertise in digital asset management, blockchain technology, innovation, brand activation, and strategy and insights.

Natasha Bansgopaul received their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Global Management and Marketing from Binghamton University. Natasha later went on to pursue their MBA from Penn State University, specializing in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Leadership.

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