Margaux Avedisian

Margaux Avedisian is the co-founder and former CEO of Beyond the Runway, which revolutionarily blended AI with fashion, empowering consumers to virtually try on clothing through custom-fit avatars. Labelled the “Queen of Bitcoin” by The Wall Street Journal, she stands at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, making her a captivating and authoritative speaker in the field of bitcoin, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technology. She is currently a Strategic Blockchain and ICO Consultant and Advisor.

Margaux’s academic background, a BA in Psychology and an MFA in Fashion Marketing, combined with hands-on experience at Google and her early leadership in relaunching and as former VP at TradeHill, America’s formerly largest bitcoin exchange, positioned her as a foundational force in the evolution of the crypto economy. Her following advisory roles in organizations such as the Chamber of Digital Commerce and Bitcoin Shop Inc., reflect her multifaceted expertise. Margaux co-founded and served as Chief Business Development Officer at MonetaGo Inc. She was also the former Executive Vice President of Transform Group during the ICO boom of 2016-2018 and was the Executive Director at the Aquarian Advocacy Group.

Her fusion of technological passion and inherent creativity showcases her unique ability to bridge multiple industries. She is featured in Tribeca Film Festival’s ‘The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin’ and BBC’s ‘Downfall of the Crypto King’. She brings a rare blend of technical insight, business acumen, and creative flair, which she shares as a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions such as Wharton, UPenn, and LIM College.

A frequent speaker at major conferences, with over 30 to date, including FEMINO Los Angeles 2025, Margaux’s talks are both intellectually rigorous and refreshingly humorous. Bringing sharp wit and fearless honesty to the stage, her show, ‘The Queen of Bitcoin: The Rise and Fall’, earned her the Producers Encore Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Margaux’s work continues to link capital, technology, and culture, making her not only a great thought leader but also an inspiring force in AI, blockchain, and beyond. She brings a vital, diverse voice to today’s conversations on innovation and the future.