Tavonia is the creator and CEO of Guapcoin, the first crypto token created to encourage support for black-owned businesses and charitable activities. The Guap platform makes it easier for black entrepreneurs to connect with technologies to accelerate company growth. Tavonia, a Data Scientist and Developer from New York, has enjoyed a 25-year career in IT. Tavonia is no stranger to the startup industry and is best known for establishing Guapcoin in 2016. The company leverages blockchain and cryptocurrency to encourage economic growth and independence within the Black community. Tavonia has been an industry advocate promoting diversity and the effect of Blockchain technology in several settings since 2017 and is a frequent conference speaker.
