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James Preston

MBA
Tech & Blockchain Writer & Speaker
Legacy Leavers Inc.
Country or state 
South Africa
Available to 
Global
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer:
No

Personal Details

Current position (3)

Tech & Blockchain Writer & Speaker

Legacy Leavers Inc.

CEO & Founder

SA Crypto

Founder

SBS Marketing

Degrees (2)
University Exemption
Westville Boys' High School
1998 to 2002
Media & Marketing
Durban University of Technology
2004 to 2005

Bio

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Summarised Bio

James is a deeply philosophical Tech & Media entrepreneur who wants to inspire people to build a better world.

James started in radio at 16 years old, & eventually started South Africa’s first podcast. He studied Marketing & Design, and started his first media business shortly thereafter. He currently runs South Africa’s first news website for the blockchain industry, as well as a Fintech marketing company. His talks are highly engaging, inspiring & informative.

Extended Bio

James is an "Inspirational Communicator" passionate about "inspiring people to believe in a better world and contribute to making that happen".

Philosophical by nature, he is intrigued by how the world works, and in turn, how it can be bettered. James believes wholeheartedly that the world can become as close to perfect as we humans can imagine, but it will take a lot of effort (and time) to get there. His life purpose is to inspire people to believe this, and find their place in helping humanity achieve it.

Two of his key areas of interests are sociological and economic challenges facing humanity, and how they can be overcome. This interest led him to an introduction of Bitcoin back in 2013, which set him on a journey discovering how its technology can contribute to a better world. This journey opened the door for him to become Project Lead of SA Crypto in 2017, where it has grown to become South Africa's largest news website for the blockchain industry, with over 10,000 visitors to the site each month.

James' business background is in marketing and advertising where he gained most of his experience as Creative Director at Highway Radio between 2001-2011. He widened his reach by starting an advertising company of his own, which led to the creation of SBS Marketing, supported by the popular Durban-based SBS Group. After serving the SBS Group for 2 years, he focused his attention on SA Crypto full time, but continues to consult on marketing and communication strategies for certain clients.

His involvement in radio has kept him consulting and working with East Coast Radio (one of South Africa's largest commercial radio stations) as both a producer and a stand-in presenter, where he remains involved to this day.

He has been married to his beautiful wife Corinne since 2006 and they have a beautiful son Joel born in 2012 and a gorgeous daughter Sarah born in 2016. He and his wife served as Pastors at Highway Christian Community in Pinetown, South Africa between 2006 & 2014.

Presentations

Past talks (2)
Why Bitcoin, & Not Just Blockchain Will Change The World
Global Blockchain Congress
Sandton
July 19, 2018
The Internet Lifts The Lid On Entrepreneurship
Varsity College
Westville, South Africa
March 14, 2019
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Books & Articles (6)

Research Points to Crypto Sticking Around - SA CRYPTO
Guru Magazine Cover Article
The Bitcoin Whitepaper Summarised in 9 Points - SA CRYPTO
Why You Should Get Your 0.002BTC Before The Rest - THE SOUTH AFRICA.COM
African Crypto Pioneers - BBC NEWS
The Road To My Own Business - BIZNEWS

Expertise (14)

Technology
Media & Marketing
Business
Social & Political
Science
Marketing and Advertising Entrepreneurship Blockchain Blockchain Technology Decentralization and Blockchain Bitcoin Bitcoin and Open Blockchain for Social Impact Cryptocurrency Cryptoeconomics

Clients

Varsity College
UMS Events
Blockchain Africa
Bitcoin Events
Western Cape Government
BizNews.com

Awards & certifications (1)

Best Business Website - SA Blog Awards
Legacy Leavers
2016

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • James is one of the most dynamic and engaging speakers I have seen. He is a great MC for an event, an amazing keynote speaker and adept at facilitating panels and fireside chats. With a background in broadcast media and digital marketing, he is now the CEO of SA Crypto. In this role, he has become widely recognised as one of the most knowledgable voices in the cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech sectors. I highly recommend James for your event.
    Barry Tuck
    Verified
  • When it comes to cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech, there is no more rounded speaker than James. As the founder and editor of SA Crypto, he has his finger on the pulse of every news story in the space, and over the years has become recognised as one of the leading minds in the field. He is energetic, articulate, witty and intelligent - all the best attributes of a highly engaging keynote speaker or MC. If you're thinking of having James at your event, stop thinking and contact him before someone else books him!
    Kirsty Bisset
    Verified
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