BTC $81,383 +1.09%ETH $2,664 +3.34%XRP $1.42 +2.77%SOL $112 +2.56%DOGE $0.08834 +3.52%USDT USDC BTC $81,383 +1.09%ETH $2,664 +3.34%XRP $1.42 +2.77%SOL $112 +2.56%DOGE $0.08834 +3.52%USDT USDC

Rodrigo Russell

Rodrigo was an early cryptocurrency investor, entrepreneur and has been deeply involved in cryptocurrency markets and community since late 2015.

Currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Utrust, a Web3 payment platform, that allows merchants to accept cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, bringing cryptocurrencies to mainstream consumers and businesses. Currently, he is in charge of the company’s revenue streams, business development, strategic partnerships, and growth activities.

He previously worked at Sonae Investment Management, the corporate venture arm of Sonae Group, actively investing in world-class tech companies.

One-liner: Finance, technology, and classic car enthusiast.

Mantra: Work hard in silence; let success make the noise.

Current Work

Chief Revenue OfficerxMoney

Previous Work

Chief Operating OfficerxMoney
Feb 2018 – Nov 2021
Alchemist AcceleratorClass XXV
Apr 2020 – May 2021
Batch 24500 Global
Oct 2018 – Feb 2019
Portfolio DevelopmentSonae IM (Investment Management)
Apr 2016 – Mar 2018

Education

MIT Sloan School of ManagementBlockchain Technologies, Business Innovation & Application
2018 – 2019
Porto Business SchoolFinancial Analysis
Católica Porto Business SchoolLicentiate degree, Economics
✎ Last updated Aug. 4, 2026