About Us
Blockchain North is Canada’s leading blockchain media platform, dedicated to informing, educating, and inspiring Canadians about the blockchain revolution, and giving Canada a voice globally. Canada is a blockchain pioneer – think Dapper Labs, Ethereum, Bitcoin ETFs, but we were missing a dedicated media voice to tell our story.
Blockchain North fills this gap by proposing a unique offering of Canadian crypto content – exclusive interviews with over 100 industry leaders, short videos, daily news, a weekly X Space and newsletter, and media partnerships with top industry events like Futurist, Elevate and Consensus. Leading Canadian organizations trust us to showcase the impact of blockchain innovation, including the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, the Blockchain Research Institute, WonderFi, Hut 8, Netcoins, and VirgoCX.
While proudly Canadian, Blockchain North brings a global perspective, covering the latest trends, breakthroughs, and industry shifts worldwide.
Join us as we amplify the blockchain ecosystem—at home and beyond!
Our Team
Florent "Flo" Thévenin
Founder & CEO + Podcast Host
As a professional communicator, leader, and entrepreneur, Flo has been producing multimedia projects globally since 2008.
In 2017, he co-created TheFutureEconomy.ca, a notable Canadian-focused site featuring leader interviews on the future economy, and built an influential national network and social media following in the process. For a decade prior, Flo produced high-profile investment profiles in Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and eventually in Canada, where he also organized three high-level conferences in Alberta.
Fluent in four languages, Flo has lived and worked in 12 countries and three Canadian provinces (AB, BC, QC). He has conducted over 1,500 top-level leader interviews across Canada and globally. In 2021, he founded BlockFlo Digital, leveraging his extensive digital marketing and thought-leadership expertise along with his own Canadian influencer profile.
Combining his passion for creative content, advocacy, technology, and blockchain, Flo founded Blockchain North, Canada’s blockchain-focused media company the same year—to give Canada’s blockchain industry a voice at home and globally.
Bobby Barone
Senior Director & Blockchain Lead
Bobby Barone is a seasoned consultant and copywriter with over eight years of experience in blockchain. He has supported more than 50 blockchain startups, helping clients raise over $100 million through strategic project development, marketing, and content creation.
A former Financial Securities Advisor and CFA Level II Candidate, Bobby transitioned to the blockchain sector in 2016, co-founding Canadian Cryptocurrency Consulting (C3), a firm dedicated to helping innovative Web3 projects grow. He has authored over 17 white papers and contributed to a wide range of investor materials, including pitch decks, token models, and go-to-market strategies.
Bobby has worked with some of Canada’s leading blockchain companies, startups, and industry lobbies—helping shape the narrative around digital asset adoption, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and tokenization. His expertise spans copywriting, business development, token sale promotion, project management, social media, and community engagement.
Nicolle Hodges
Director & Content Lead
Nicolle has over a decade of expertise spanning social media management, marketing strategy, copywriting, and PR/media relations. Her journalistic acumen, especially in the realm of disruptive markets, provides a deep understanding of evolving trends, equipping her to create digital marketing strategies that resonate with contemporary audiences.
Her career highlights include: television host and producer for CTV, Canada’s preeminent television network; culture editor for Herb, a leading digital cannabis publication; and the sole female host for The Dales Report, an investor-centric media platform, where she regularly interviewed the top CEOs of psychedelic and Web3 companies.
Erhun Abbasli
Marketing Strategist
Erhun is driven by a passion for storytelling, content creation, and bringing people together through vibrant online communities. A Film Production graduate from York University, he honed his skills in filmmaking, editing, and digital marketing, crafting a creative approach that blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of audience engagement.
Over the years, Erhun has built thriving online platforms, including a filmmaking and photography community with 340,000 followers. He has played a key role in building communities for film festivals, consulting firms, finance communities and other creative ventures.
Alongside his work in content creation, Erhun has been actively involved in the crypto space for the past 5 years, exploring blockchain technology and investing in digital assets. His favourite altcoins include Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. Whether producing compelling videos, managing social media campaigns, or fostering online communities, Erhun brings passion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to digital storytelling and connection.
Pak San Fung
Video Producer
Pak has been video editing since he was 11 years old. Passionate about telling stories and making your message hit, he expertly wields the digital tools to edit compelling and captivating content. His work spans from short films, social media content and corporate video. Notable experiences prior to joining the Blockchain North Team include editing entertainment news videos for the YouTube channel Screen Rant and completing a Film & Media degree from Queen’s University.
As well, Pak is a believer in blockchain technology and an investor in various cryptocurrencies. His personal favourites are Bitcoin, Solana, Shiba Inu and Quant.
Mark Sison
Virtual Assistant
Mark is a highly skilled virtual assistant with five years of experience streamlining operations and boosting productivity for businesses. His expertise lies in meticulous administrative support and efficient project management, ensuring seamless workflows and on-time delivery. He is adept at scheduling, communication, and data management.
Adam Wells
Digital Media Advisor
After a year, during which he helped DN4TL in multiple areas, from social media management and graphic design, to video production and diverse client work, Adam returned to university and became an advisor to the company.
With a keen eye for design, a passion for writing, and extensive videography experience (including in several film competitions across Alberta), Adam’s creativity & digital marketing insight has helped reimagine the team’s social media vision & distribution for both DN4TL & Blockchain North.