Jay Kurahashi-Sofue

Jay Kurahashi-Sofue is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory and marketing roles across various companies in the blockchain and technology industries. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor for Tixbase, Eco Inc., Lava Network, and Legitimate, Jay utilizes expertise to enhance product offerings and customer engagement. Previously, Jay was the Head of Marketing at Ava Labs and Avalanche, significantly contributing to the development of decentralized applications and smart contracts on the Avalanche platform. Prior experience includes leadership marketing roles at AirSwap and Fluidity, where Jay focused on connecting traditional finance with decentralized applications. Educational background includes a B.A. in History of Art and a minor in Telecommunications from Indiana University Bloomington.