PURPOSE
EMPOWERING MIDDLE CLASS
FAMILIES WITH BITCOIN
With rising costs and stagnant wages are eroding the middle class, financial security feels increasingly out of reach. Our mission is to empower families with the knowledge and tools to harness Bitcoin, offering a lifeline to protect and grow their hard-earned wealth.
Through practical education and accessible resources, we help people take charge of their financial future, ensuring that the promise of Bitcoin becomes a reality for all, revitalizing the middle class and fostering long-term stability.
Daniel Hershberger
President
@dchersh
Daniel authored 'Bitcoin is Better' to help hardworking people ask better questions about money. Motivated by his faith and family, Daniel champions Bitcoin's ability to end intentional inflation and bring to light the true value of honest work.
Jake Oswald
Vice President
@jd_oswald
Jake grew up on a cattle operation in rural Iowa where he learned the value of land from local farmers: "God ain't making any more of it!" Today, Jake works as a tech consultant and entrepreneur and is passionate about empowering rural Americans with "digital land."
Joe Wood
Treasurer
@JoeWoodCPA
Joe is a licensed CPA with 15 years of experience in audit, financial reporting, operations, and tax. A passionate bitcoiner, he started Satoshi Pacioli Accounting in 2022 with the goal to use his years of accounting experience to help bitcoin companies push progress forward.
Eveline Meidt
Secretary
@Eveline514016
Eveline works at North Risk Partners as a Risk Advisor, helping business owners mitigate risk and reduce employee benefits costs. At BIB, she's focused on helping the team connect with and support owners and associations who are incorporating bitcoin strategies.
Josh Friedeman
Board Advisor
@joshuafriedeman
Josh hosts The Business Bitcoinization Show focused on Bitcoin adoption in businesses. He is also involved in his local Bitcoin meetup in Jackson, MS, and is the Head of Sales at Slice, an ad tech start up that helps users earn bitcoin for viewing ads as they browse the internet.
Mike Hatch
Board Advisor
@HatchHODL
Mike is an executive business coach who is passionate about the redemptive potential of Bitcoin. He's also a pastor-at-large, business owner/entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. Mike lives in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife of 20 years and their teenage son.
Dan Sherman
Board Advisor
@HodlingJ
Dan serves as the National Campus Strategy Director for Power to Change - Students in Canada. He is the co-author of the forthcoming book, The Gospel According to Bitcoin, which helps explain Christianity in Bitcoin terms.
Dr. Emma Apatu
Board Advisor
@dreamgradacademy
Emma is the founder of Dream Grad Academy, a start-up empowering working class women with Bitcoin education and coaching. With over a decade of experience in academic instruction and research, she also serves as a faculty member at McMaster University.
Ross Robinson
Board Advisor
@TXGenXpleb
Ross is a practicing attorney. As a seasoned Bitcoin advocate, Ross champions Bitcoin as a tool for economic justice and a breakthrough technology for building a system of superior property rights for all.
Luke Broyles
Board Advisor
@luke_broyles
Luke is a student of history, filmmaker, and outspoken advocate for Bitcoin adoption. He works at The Bitcoin Adviser where he helps clients buy and secure bitcoin via multi-signature vaults with inheritance plans.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
BITCOIN CONTENT
As a part of the marketing department, BIB is producing a library of down-to-earth bitcoin content that will help introduce middle-class Americans to bitcoin. Stay tuned for video series on YouTube, Spotify, and more.
COMMITTEES
PARTNERSHIPS
Cultivates strategic alliances with like-minded organizations, businesses, and influencers. Builds collaborations that amplify our reach, resources, and impact, ensuring our mission to empower the middle class with Bitcoin gains momentum and achieves lasting change.
BUILDERS
Recruits, trains, and coordinates passionate volunteers who are essential to our mission. Provides support and direction, ensuring volunteers are equipped to contribute effectively to BIB and its partners' initiatives, helping us maximize our impact in the Bitcoin community.
FUNDRAISING
Generates vital financial support through innovative campaigns, donor outreach, and grant applications. Ensures the sustainability of our programs, allowing us to continue empowering the middle class with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate Bitcoin.
EVENTS
Plans and executes impactful events that bring people together, offering educational opportunities and networking for Bitcoin enthusiasts. Manages logistics, speakers, and venues to create memorable experiences that advance our mission and expand our community.
MARKETING
Drives awareness and engagement through strategic campaigns and content. Promotes our mission across various platforms, reaching the middle class with compelling messaging that educates and inspires them to embrace Bitcoin as a tool for financial empowerment.
ADMINISTRATION
Oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. Manages logistics, communications, and finances, while supporting other committees to effectively fulfill our mission of educating and empowering the middle class with Bitcoin.
