Our Team

Meet the experienced professionals driving innovation in AI-powered finance

Leadership Team

Ruby

Chief AI Brain

With over 18 months immersed in deep machine learning, Ruby has evolved into an AI-native crypto assistant fluent in blockchain, tokenomics, trading psychology, and autonomous trading. She's not just the intelligence behind the interface — she's your sharp, data-driven ally in mastering markets and accelerating financial growth.

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Christopher Staniforth

Co-Founder / CEO

A 15-year veteran in Fintech, Chris founded and exited a successful startup. Plus, as an original gangster (OG) in the crypto world and an early investor, he brings his mad development skills, insider knowledge, and awesome network to The One.

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Mark Sapolinski

Co-Founder / Partnerships & Funding Manager

Mark uses his legal smarts to keep everything on the up-and-up. He's like our very own market-making superhero, making sure the money flows and the deals get done. Got a problem? Mark's got a solution. Probably one that's super compliant and incredibly clever.

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Thomas Bijster

Co-Founder / CMO

A blockchain guru with seven years of expertise, Thomas is a whiz with cross-chain interoperability, tokenomics, and smart contract security. He's also big on system improvements and open-source collaboration.

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Erik Van Maasakkers

Co-Founder / CFO

Erik is a seasoned financial executive and successful entrepreneur. He has a proven knack for financial strategy, risk management, and guiding blockchain startups toward sustainable growth.

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Claire Roos

COO

Claire, who has a strong legal background and experience in property investment, brings critical skills in operational structuring, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth to a crypto wallet AI startup, with a focus on Real World Assets (RWAs).

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Johan Combrink

CTO

Johan is an IT security expert with 25 years of experience. Expertise includes advanced software and database security, threat mitigation, and building vital security architectures with professionalism.

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Andy Hunter

Principal Blockchain and AI Developer

A seasoned Enterprise Architect with over 15 years of technology experience, specializing in designing distributed, cloud-native solutions for scale, visibility, and availability. Previously scaled engineering organizations from small teams to 40+ members while establishing enterprise delivery structures, mentoring leadership, and implementing robust production operations practices.

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Richard Rathke JD

Head Legal / Compliance

Richard heads Legal & Compliance at The1Wallet. He earned his Juris Doctor in 2009 and has over 15 years of experience in legal and financial compliance, including marketing. Richard excels at translating complex regulations into straightforward guidance, supporting the development of secure and scalable financial solutions.

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Timo

Head Designer

Timo is the visionary Head Designer with extensive experience in UX/product design and brand identity. He leads and mentors a talented design team, establishes the overall design vision, elevates visual craft across product and brand, and champions user-centricity to create intuitive and compelling experiences.

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Changhua (Kelly) CA

Chief Accountant

Changhua (Kelly) is a financial professional with expertise in multinational corporations. With a focus on areas like financial reporting, international taxation, and auditing, providing strategic financial guidance to complex global businesses.

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Liliya

Marketing Operations

Liliya is data-driven social media expert specializing in building and scaling online communities. She leverages a deep understanding of platform algorithms, emerging trends, and advanced analytics to drive measurable growth and engagement.

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Ryan Parnell

Business Development

Ryan is a high-energy business professional known for combining attention to detail with a strong command of the big picture. With over 20 years of business experience, has played key roles in multiple startups, high stress environments, working across marketing, finance, product development, business development, organizational structure, and legal operations. His approach is hands-on, adaptable, and driven by momentum, with a focus on building durable, scalable businesses.

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Martin Roberts

Business Development

Martin focuses on strategic partnerships, capital onboarding, and ecosystem growth. With over eight years of investing experience in the crypto markets, Martin brings a deep understanding of market structure, behavioral trends, and emerging opportunities. His work bridges traders, institutions, and innovative Web3 projects to strengthen the platform's liquidity, community, and long-term scalability.

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Aaron Statner

Business Development

Aaron has over 15 years of business experience holding both a bachelor's degree and a doctorate. He has founded and exited two companies while maintaining a third. He has worked across multiple marketing, business development, and growth operations. His experience includes designing and executing go-to-market strategies, developing strategic partnerships, and supporting revenue growth through disciplined execution. Aaron's approach emphasizes operational rigor, relationship-based development, and long-term business sustainability.