Michael Stannard

Management Consultant and Fund Manager specializing in exponential technologies including Big Data, Machine Learning, AI, Biotech, Nanotech, 3D Printing, Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing, with niche expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Platform Investment Partners, an investment holding company focused on telecoms infrastructure and technology investments. Co-founded Paper Plane Ventures in 2014 as an advisory and venture capital firm, which was acquired by Platform Investment Partners in 2017. Holds directorships at Centbee (cryptocurrency payment company), Caesium Capital (cryptocurrency asset manager), and AccTech Institute (e-learning provider). Passionate about South Africa and leveraging technology to address social and business challenges. Active speaker and facilitator for African corporates and organizations including SARB and CSIR.