Hi - My name is Dustin Plantholt, an accomplished media professional, and blockchain advocate. From my early years in foster care to becoming an internationally recognized leader, I have developed strengths in media and posses a unique ability to make complex concepts understandable. It is with heartfelt enthusiasm that I submit my proposal to be considered for the position of Head Ambassador for the Polkadot community.

About me

• Host of ‘Free Your Voice’ TV show airing on five stations across the US, reaching over 3,000,000 households weekly. This platform offers extensive visibility for Polkadot.

• Knight of the Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro and Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of the Portuguese Royal House,  and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason reflecting my dedication to impactful initiatives. 

• Interviewed over 400 extraordinary individuals, including celebrities and CEOs such as Justin Sun, Tim Draper, Roger Ver, Jed McCaleb, the late John McAfee, Lou Ferrigno “The Incredible Hulk,” Daymond John, and many more.

• Successfully exited three startups, including two in the insurance industry and the media platform LifesTough.com.

• Published a Crypto Comic Book, hosted Forbes Monaco TV, and served as an Executive Producer for Amazon Prime Documentaries and the film “Cryptonaires.”

• Forbes Live Events Moderator: Official moderator for Forbes live events, engaging with top-tier business and technology leaders.

• Registered Lobbyist: US House and Senate, advocating for technological and blockchain advancements.

• Former Host: Bitcoin.com Show, sharing insights on cryptocurrency trends.

• Senior Editor: CoinTelegraph MENA and Robb Report Monaco, driving blockchain and luxury brand narratives.

• Metaverse Advisor of the Year by Entrepreneur.com MENA.

• Forbes Monaco’s 40 under 40 and “The Count of Monte Crypto” for significant contributions to cryptocurrency.

• Associate Professor: Teaching Cryptocurrency Finance, fostering the next generation of blockchain experts.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

• JAN 2025 – Davos House — Davos, Switzerland – Moderator

• NOV 2024 – Global Entrepreneurship Festival — Nigeria - Master of Ceremonies & Moderator  

• SEPT 2024 – Kennedy Space Center Masterclass — Florida - Master of Ceremonies  

Past Speaking Engagements

• MAY 2024 – World Changers Summit — Vatican City - Master of Ceremonies  

• JAN 2024 – Greek House Davos Forum — Davos, Switzerland – Moderator

• DEC 2023 - Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs - Online - Keynote Speaker 

• OCT 2023 - World Changers Power Women’s Summit — Vatican City - Master of Ceremonies  

• OCT 2023 - Soleolico Energy Summit - Spain - Master of Ceremonies

• SEP 2023 - QLA Seminar - Scotland - Keynote Speaker 

• JULY 2023 - FD Capital Investor Summit - Online - Master of Ceremonies  

• JULY 2023 - World Changers Summit - Vatican City - Master of Ceremonies  

• MAY 2023 – Rome Casino & iGaming Summit — Italy – Moderator 

• MAR 2023 – Paris Blockchain Week — France – Emcee & Moderator

• FEB 2023 – Transylvania Innovation Summit — Transylvania, Romania – Moderator

• JAN 2023 – Davos Forum — Davos, Switzerland – Moderator

• DEC 2022 – Bitbasel — Miami, Florida – Moderator

• DEC 2022 – Forbes Monaco Power Women’s Summit – Monaco – Host

• NOV 2022 – AIBC Summit – Malta – Moderator

• NOV 2022 – WOW Summit – Lisbon, Portugal – Moderator

• OCT 2022 – Token Summit – Liechtenstein – Moderator

• OCT 2022 – Forbes Monaco Metaverse Gala - Monaco – Master of Ceremonies

• SEP 2022 – Metaweek Summit – Dubai, UAE – Moderator

• JUL 2022 – Monaco Crypto Summit – Monaco – Moderator

• JUN 2022 – AIBC Americas Expo – Toronto, Canada – Speaker

• MAY 2022 – Davos Forum Davos, Switzerland – Moderator

• MAY 2022 – Future Innovation Summit – Dubai, UAE – Speaker

• MAR 2022 – Aibc.world Summit – Dubai, UAE – Speaker

• MAR 2022 – WOW Summit – Dubai, UAE – Speaker

• DEC 2021 – Race Weekend “Crypto & NFTs” – Abu Dhabi, UAE – Speaker

• 2021 – ICF University of Maryland – USA – Speaker

• NOV 2021 – 1st Annual Forbes Monaco Crypto & Art Gala – Monaco – Master of Ceremonies

Advantages of choosing me as Head Ambassador

• Leveraging my TV show to reach millions weekly, ensuring maximum visibility for Polkadot. As the host of a widely viewed TV show, I will integrate Polkadot into the programming to educate and engage a broad audience about its capabilities and vision.

• Engaging international audiences through my roles as a moderator, speaker, and journalist at prestigious events from the Vatican, Monaco, Davos and Kennedy Space Center.

• Using creative mediums such as Podcasts and TV productions to make Polkadot accessible and appealing to diverse demographics.

• Teaching cryptocurrency finance, fostering a deeper understanding of blockchain applications.

Ambassadorial Commitments to the Polkadot Community

• Raising awareness about Polkadot through my media channels and educational initiatives.

• Facilitating discussions and engagements with global leaders and influencers to expand Polkadot’s network.

• Introducing unique promotional strategies such as integrating Polkadot into storytelling and visual media.

• Organizing and hosting events where Polkadot is prominently featured, enhancing its visibility and reputation within the blockchain community and beyond.

In closing, My extensive media reach, global influence, and deep commitment to blockchain technology position me uniquely to advance Polkadot's reach.  My personal relationships inside crypto and outside are extremely strong, with testimonials from individuals such as Evander Holyfield, Akon, Dan Peña, and other global influencers, which can be found in my full bio.

Contact Information:

• Website: https://dustinplantholt.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plantholt

• X: https://twitter.com/dustinplantholt

• Email: Dustin@DustinPlantholt.com

• TV Show: https://blockbuzz.io/free-your-voice

• Full Bio: https://jmp.sh/MSOOIJK

Thank you for considering my proposal. I tried to be as thorough as possible.

Warm Regards,

Dustin Plantholt