About

Asheesh Birla is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Currently, he serves as the General Manager of RippleNet at Ripple, where he is responsible for overseeing product development, engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success functions. Asheesh is also a board member at Bitso and a board observer at MoneyGram. Asheesh has been building products on blockchain since 2013 and has been instrumental in developing cross-border payment solutions using cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. He was part of the founding team at Ripple and played a key role in developing the first commercialized enterprise blockchain solution. Asheesh also advises blockchain startups and speaks at industry events regarding cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and decentralized applications. Prior to his current role, Asheesh served as the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Corporate Development at Ripple. During his tenure, he led the development of innovative blockchain solutions and played a critical role in building Ripple's reputation as a leading blockchain payments startup. Before joining Ripple, Asheesh served as a board observer at MoneyGram International. Asheesh holds a degree in Economics with a concentration in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. He has a deep understanding of blockchain technology and has been actively involved in the development of blockchain solutions for several years. Asheesh's expertise in blockchain and his extensive experience in the technology industry make him a valuable asset to any organization.