Joe Flanagan, co-founder and executive chairman of Maple, a decentralized finance platform that has redefined corporate lending through its blockchain-powered marketplace. Prior to Maple, Joe was the Chief Financial Officer for AxsessToday, a specialist financial services business part of a multinational group of companies with interests spanning Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. He was also a consultant for PwC, a partner-owned accounting firm, deriving revenue from audit, taxation, and business services. Subsequently, Joe managed an investment and operating company for a $2 billion family office before starting Maple.