Ivar Wiersma

Ivar Wiersma currently serves as the Business Development Lead for EMEA at LayerZero Labs, focused on partnerships and growth in the region. As the owner of LeapFrog Strategy & GTM, Ivar specializes in go-to-market and commercial strategies for technology companies, particularly in the crypto and Web3 sectors. Prior to these roles, Ivar was the Chief Commercial Officer at Thallo, driving revenue strategies for voluntary carbon market software infrastructure. Ivar has also contributed as a mentor at notable organizations like Tenity and Techstars and has held significant positions at R3, including Head of the Conclave Business Unit and Head of Venture Development. With a rich background in innovation and blockchain at ING, Ivar's educational qualifications include an MBA from TIAS School for Business and Society and governance training from Hemmingway Professional Governance.