CEO & Co-Founder, Bitnob
Bernard Parah is the CEO and co-founder of Bitnob , a leading fintech infrastructure company building the financial and blockchain rails that connect Africa to the global internet economy.
Additionally, Bernard founded Qala, now known as Btrust Builders, an initiative focused on developing Bitcoin technical talent across Africa and Asia. In 2023, Qala was acquired by Jack Dorsey and Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter’s Bitcoin Trust Fund. Under Bernard’s leadership, Qala grew to become one of the largest training programs for Bitcoin developers, training over 200 developers, some of whom now contribute to Bitcoin Core development. Bernard’s vision helped secure funding from notable organizations like the Human Rights Foundation, Chaincode Labs, Coinbase, and Gemini.
A sought-after thought leader in the crypto space, Bernard has spoken at major global events such as the Bitcoin Conference (USA), Oslo Freedom Forum (Norway), Africa Bitcoin Conference (Ghana and Kenya), and Adopting Bitcoin Conference (El Salvador). His work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Arise, and BBC Radio.
Driven by a passion for innovation and financial inclusion, Bernard continues to chart new frontiers in fintech, leveraging blockchain technology to simplify payments and enhance access to financial services for businesses and individuals worldwide.
