Since 1990 I've been active in building and contributing to theoretical, practical and technological developments in network economies that are at the foundation of a ecologically-sustainable world.
Starting with the Local Exchange Trading system (LETS) in Canada in 1991, I then moved to focusing on social and economic impact projects using special purpose currencies in Central and South America, Africa and then Asia, where I have been based the past 20 years. Meanwhile, I was active in the digital currency space in North America and Europe. I'm recognized as one of the pioneers and leaders in this effort.
But it hasn't been easy these past 35 years. It's taken a lot of dedication, resilience, self-reliance and resourcefulness to be able to focus on the work through the decades of obscurity. It's made me a better person, highly versatile and exremely optimistic about the future.
In this picture I'm speaking with President of East Timor/Timor Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta. Since the mid-1990s I have provided consulting services to a wide variety of organizations from the International Development Research Center to the Provincial Government of East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, to Development Alternatives Inc., IDK Foundation, UNCTAD, UNFAO and many others. I'm a registered UN consultant.
In this picture I'm speaking at the United Nations in Geneva, opening Blockchains for Sustainable Development, an event I organized. Having been an educator, trainer, facilitator and mentor for startups, NGOs, companies and financial institutions, I develop and deliver training programs and workshops on my own and together with my collaborators. As a speaker, I have presented at numerous conferences worldwide.
In this picture I'm speaking at American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) South Korea's first Blockchain Event. Much of my work as a team member in a company has been in positions at the intersection of partnerships, business development, sales, marketing, communications, community management, an on speaking on behalf of a project, foundation, or company as a representative.
“Stephen has a long history in the field of community and complementary currencies in Canada, Latin America and Asia. He has designed several community currency models for economic development purposes in the third world, and he wrote valuable articles on the subject. We are proud that Stephen is, after many years of being a fellow, now a Partner at Qoin.”
“I engaged Stephen as a consultant to carry out a study of traditional currencies in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea in 2001. I was impressed by his extraordinary knowledge of complementary currencies, by his contribution to the field, and by his dedication to the study. The work went seamlessly. The client loved the result. I recommend him highly.”
“There is no doubt that Stephen is recognized as one of the pioneers who has done most, not just in conceptual, technical and financial innovation, but also in real-life implementation. He has made a incalculable contribution to monetary transformation.”
