About Us
Canada has long been a leader in the rapidly evolving blockchain space, with significant contributions in the form of Ethereum, bitcoin mining, proactive crypto regulation, and the first Bitcoin ATMs and ETfs, to name a few. Despite all this, our great nation still lacks a dedicated media platform to showcase Canada’s blockchain industry, report national news, and tell our country’s blockchain story from a distinctly Canadian perspective.
Blockchain North fills this void as Canada’s blockchain media company, through our commitment to informing, educating and inspiring Canadians about the blockchain revolution. Our content spans exclusive interviews with over 60 leading blockchain experts, daily news coverage and a weekly newsletter, media collaborations with key events like the Futurist Conference, and partnerships with top Canadian industry actors like the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, the Blockchain Research Institute, the Digital Assets Business Council, Hut 8, and Netcoins.
We’re Canadian, and we’re here to offer a Canadian perspective on national and global blockchain news and events. We shine a spotlight on Canadian blockchain leaders, innovators, advocates, established players, startups, communities, highlighting their contributions, and their economic impact within Canada and globally.
Join our community and make Blockchain North your go-to spot for all things blockchain. As Canada’s blockchain landscape evolves, Blockchain North is here to guide you through every breakthrough and innovation, helping to amplify the reach and potential of the blockchain ecosystem at home and globally.
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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
Director & Blockchain Lead
Bobby is a consultant and copywriter with eight years of experience in the blockchain industry.
Previously a Financial Securities Advisor, he became deeply intrigued by blockchain technology and disruptive business models in the financial technology space.
He co-founded Canadian Cryptocurrency Consulting in 2016, a full-service consulting firm empowering promising blockchain projects to achieve their funding goals.
He has worked with over 50 crypto startups, assisting in project management, copywriting, business development, marketing, social media and community management.
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.
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.
Paul Onilla
Social Media Manager
Paul is a freelance copywriter and digital marketer with a talent for crafting strategies that connect and convert. A crypto enthusiast since 2019, he combines his passion for blockchain and emerging technologies with corporate experience to deliver innovative solutions across digital industries.
Previously an operations manager, Paul’s leadership experience has shaped his ability to approach challenges strategically and deliver impactful solutions. Alongside his expertise in copywriting and marketing, he excels in community management and social media management, building strong connections between brands and their audiences.
Committed to constant learning, Paul stays ahead of trends and believes in continuously honing his skills to help clients achieve their goals with authenticity and impact.
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.