Dashawn Bledsoe
About Dashawn Bledsoe
Dashawn Bledsoe is the Chief Executive Officer of the Obama Foundation, where he has worked since 2018. He has developed innovative blockchain technology solutions for athletic performance and has a background in digital film making and sports industry studies.
Work at Obama Foundation
Dashawn Bledsoe has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Obama Foundation since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the foundation's initiatives and operations within the New York City Metropolitan Area. His leadership contributes to the foundation's mission of empowering individuals and communities through various programs and projects.
Education and Expertise
Dashawn Bledsoe studied at The Art Institutes, where he focused on Digital Film Making and earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2011. He also attended Columbia University School of Professional Studies, obtaining a Certificate in Sports Industry Essentials in 2018. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Half Hollow Hills High School East, achieving a GED between 2005 and 2007.
Blockchain Technology Innovations
Bledsoe pioneered a finance blockchain technology solution that rewards cryptocurrency based on athletic performance data. He developed the NIBLS Intelligent Portfolio, a blockchain application that integrates biometric technology and IoT hardware to track athletic performance. His innovations include a goal sensor and biometric tech ball, as well as a unique ECG wristband that serves as an E-Wallet utilizing NIBLS Coin.
Funding and Development Initiatives
Under Bledsoe's leadership, the development of a blockchain application received funding from Amazon Web Services. This financial support is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the blockchain solutions he has created, particularly those focused on athletic performance and data integration.
Current Role at USA Team Handball
In addition to his role at the Obama Foundation, Dashawn Bledsoe has been working as a Talent Scout for USA Team Handball since 2021. In this position, he identifies and recruits talent for the sport, contributing to the growth and development of handball in the United States.