Today, we continue the conversation with one of the world\u2019s leaders in technology Leanne Kemp.\xa0 Even though she has really made her name synonymous with the BLOCKCHAIN in Europe, she is an Australian through and through.\xa0 Having known Leanne in her origins in the tech space, its exciting to hear her winning awards such as \u201cInnovator of the Year 2018\u201d and \u201cIBM Champion for 2018\u201d and her appointments to the World Economic Forum Blockchain council. This woman is on a mission to make world trade more transparent.\xa0 Watch out blood diamonds and the leather industry, she is coming for you\u2026
Meet Leanne:
\u2022\xa0 On Forbe\u2019s Top 50 Women in Tech List
\u2022\xa0 Leanne Kemp founded Everledger, a startup using the blockchain to help verify the diamond industry, in 2015.
\u2022\xa0 The platform is designed to help insurers, claimants and other stakeholders combat fraud and money laundering.
\u2022\xa0 The CEO this year closed a $10.4 million Series A round which saw the company valued at over $50 million.
\u2022\xa0 With three exits to her name, Kemp has more than 20 years experience in tech, working with RFID tracking, supply chains and advertising.
\u2022\xa0 Kemp sits on boards for the IBM Blockchain Board of Advisors, the World Trade Board, and the World Economic Forum's blockchain council.
Contact Leanne:
everledger.io
twitter.com/leanne_kemp
facebook.com/leanne.m.kemp
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