Valdemar Martinez
Summary
Dynamic Web3 Consultant and former Founder & CEO of Based Buddhas NFT Project, adept at crypto business development and international networking. Unsuccessfully launched NFT brands, and forged numerous relationships while increasing insights on compliance and market trends. Renowned for public speaking and training clients on advanced trading strategies and liquidity solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Crypto Partnerships Specialist
Ibanera Fintech
, Colombia
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Forged strategic relationships with LATAM crypto payment providers, fintech startups, and banks.
- I represented Ibanera at major industry events, expanding brand presence across Colombia and Mexico.
- Collaborated with internal product teams to ideate on tailored strategies for onboarding strategic partnerships.
- Delivered contact reports and actionable insights on regional crypto trends and compliance needs.
- Spoke on crypto panels and participated in interviews across multiple countries (India, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, etc.)
Founder & CEO
Based Buddhas NFT Project
, Remote
02.2022 - Current
- Launched a full-stack NFT brand from concept to mint, managing dev, art, and marketing teams
- Attempted to build a community through Discord, Telegram, and Twitter, with influencer outreach but failed
- Navigated financial security threats and partner setbacks, gaining hands-on experience in risk management and Web3 operations
- Extracted insights from failure to apply in future ventures and advise others
Web3 Consultant
Independent Web3 Consultant
, Global
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Advised dozens of entrepreneurs and small businesses on crypto onboarding, token utility, and trading strategies
- Provided 1:1 sessions both online and in-person
- Trained clients on using CEXs, DEXs, liquidity protocols, wallets, and trading flows
Diverse Experience
Various Fields and Industries
Texas, USA
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Worked in transportation logistics, banking, law firms, political campaigns, restaurants, bars, event venues, flipped cars, and sold solar panels D2D.
- I also worked in the oil industry at refineries and fracking.
- Built an electromagnetic free energy generator.
- I ran 12 Bitcoin antminers but sold them before the COVID crash of 2020.
Education
Master's and Bachelor's - International Business
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2017
Skills
- Crypto Business Development & Partnerships
- Web3 & DeFi Strategy
- International Networking & Market Expansion
- Public Speaking & Conference Engagement
- Airdrop & Community Growth Strategies
- NFT & Token Launches (Solana, Ethereum)
- On-Ramp / Off-Ramp Payments & Liquidity Solutions
- Margin, Spot & Leverage Trading
- Legal & Regulatory Blockchain Consulting
Websites
Timeline
Crypto Partnerships Specialist
Ibanera Fintech
01.2024 - 07.2024
Founder & CEO
Based Buddhas NFT Project
02.2022 - Current
Web3 Consultant
Independent Web3 Consultant
12.2019 - 06.2023
Diverse Experience
Various Fields and Industries
08.2017 - 02.2022
Master's and Bachelor's - International Business
Texas A&M University
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