Bitcoin - FinTech - Entrepreneurship
Gil's Bio and Media Profile Page
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Significant Appearances
Podcasts/Vlogs:
- Hard Money Dispatch - Podcast Guest - Beyond Core and Knots: Rethinking Bitcoin’s Future | ft. Gil Roberts
- Perennial Pride - Podcast Guest - Beyond the Numbers: Building a Life You Want with Gil Roberts
- Dr. Amy Shah - Vlog Guest - Personal Transformation Journey of Gil Roberts
- SuperCharged! - Podcast Guest - Season 1, Episode 5 – Duelling Podcasts!
- SuperCharged! - Podcast Guest - Season 1, Episode 18 – SaaSsafras is coming to a Podio near you
- SuperCharged! - Podcast Guest - Season 4, Episode 8 - The future of work(space) in Podio
- Citrix Developer Solutions Podcast - Podcast Host & Producer - 25 episodes with over 5,000 listens
Notes: this podcast was unhosted at close of business; initially known as “The Podio Developer Podcast”
Television:
- Louisville Dream Funders - Contestant - Season 1 Episode 1 - Note: Skip to 01:08 for Gil’s “Phone Falcon” company
Speaking Engagements:
- Start-up Week Louisville 2024 - In Person - RWAs: Real World Asset Tokens
- Brick Bridge Summer '21 - Webinar - “Crafting the Future of Work"
- Citrix Converge 2021 - Webinar - "Human Centered Workflow Design"
Other:
- International Podio Developer Meetup - Organizer and MC- See Youtube IPDM Channel
- Hackathon Wins and other Content - See Youtube Brick Bridge Channel
Gil's Bio for Speaking & Media
Gil's Backstory
Most media bios don’t start with a confession, but this one does.
Gil spent more than a decade working across multiple products, services, and levels of what he calls “fiat mines” (better known as banks and financial services companies). His experience spans mortgage origination (SFH & MFH), debt recovery, commercial lending, insurance, annuities, derivatives, and equities. He hated it—and it made his life worse.
Seeking something more meaningful, Gil moved into the public sector of finance. For nearly five years, he coached immigrants, refugees, returning citizens, and economically disadvantaged Americans to launch small businesses and pursue financial independence. This work culminated in co-founding LHOME, a Community Development Financial Institution. While the mission and his colleagues were excellent, the questionable financing methods behind public-sector programming were not. He hated it—and it made his life worse.
Still trying to stay mission-driven, Gil co-founded Brick Bridge Consulting, a workflow automation and software company. Early clients included nonprofits and government entities, where Gil helped improve efficiency and reduce reliance on fragile funding streams. Over time, Brick Bridge’s focus shifted toward employee-experience software and, later, to financial and real estate clients. After eight years, the drift away from mission left him unfulfilled. He hated it—and three times makes a pattern.
Finally, Gil set aside his ego, walked away from fiat mining altogether, and turned toward Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church, and Bitcoin. Things improved rapidly—and permanently.
Today, Gil works full-time in Bitcoin as a solo miner, Lightning router, and advanced derivatives trader specializing in Bitcoin ETFs/ETPs. Officially, Gil Roberts is a Senior Partner at Washburn Bitcoin and the Founder of the Roberts Consulting Network. Washburn Bitcoin’s current flagship project, Riptide, aims to bring Bitcoin into millions of households.
He holds both a Master’s in Entrepreneurship (MBA) and a Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Louisville. He occasionally covers bitcoin conferences on LinkedIn and writes for Lightning.News as a passion project. A technology entrepreneur at heart, Gil has founded multiple technology companies, coached winning hackathon teams, and earned success in venture pitch competitions. He has appeared or spoken at Citrix’s Converge Conference, Idea StateU, Louisville Dream Funders, and Louisville Venture Connector’s Venture Sharks. He is also a Knight of Columbus, serving his local parishes.
Short Media Blurb
Gil Roberts is a Bitcoin entrepreneur, derivatives trader, and Senior Partner at Washburn Bitcoin. He also founded the Roberts Consulting Network, where he advises on Bitcoin strategy and financial innovation. Washburn Bitcoin’s current project, Riptide, is designed to bring Bitcoin into millions of households.
Before Bitcoin, Gil spent more than a decade in traditional finance, working across mortgage origination, commercial lending, debt recovery, and investment products. He later shifted into the nonprofit sector, helping immigrants, refugees, and underserved Americans build small businesses. That journey culminated in co-founding LHOME, a Community Development Financial Institution.
As a technology entrepreneur, Gil co-founded Brick Bridge Consulting, a workflow automation and software firm that supported nonprofits and government organizations before expanding into finance and real estate. Over his career, he has also founded multiple startups, coached winning hackathon teams, and earned recognition in venture pitch competitions.
Gil holds both an MBA in Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Louisville. He has appeared at Citrix’s Converge Conference, Idea StateU, Louisville Dream Funders, and Venture Sharks. He is also a Knight of Columbus serving his local parish.
The best time to buy bitcoin was 10 years ago. The second best time is now.
Not a Chinese Proverb
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