About JD Lasica (‘Token Joe’)
J.D., aka Token Joe, is a serial entrepreneur, high-tech thriller author and photographer. He’s all about disruptive innovation in the tech sector. He’s the founder of Expressions, a project that wants to make Web3 more diverse and inclusive.
In 2012 J.D. spoke at the United Nations about how to use social tools to combat global poverty. He has also spoken at South by Southwest (three times), Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Cambridge, and at the Cannes Film Festival.
Previous startups he co-founded include Authors A.I., BingeBooks and Cruiseable.
Fun fact: J.D. has photographed more than 20 Olympic swimmers—including Michael Phelps—as a credentialed sports photographer.
Interests: Art, NFTs, fiction, adventure travel, photojournalism, Caribbean culture, chess, tech innovation.