The Parkour Team
Quin Thames
Chief Executive Officer
Quin worked for eight years as a Software Engineer at Google and JPL
with a focus on data analytics and machine learning. In 2014, Quin helped to build one of the first marketplace platforms to buy altcoins. He now develops trading and analytic tools to evaluate various options strategies as well as the underlying assets.
He also consults at House of Rare, an NFT powered collectible tequila company.
Michael Austin
Chief Investment Officer
Michael has founded two crypto hedge funds. While completing his advanced
degree in systems network engineering, he was actively investing in blockchain.
Michael is recognized as leader in blockchain research and technical analysis. As an
early adopter of crypto-currencies and student of the industry, Michael believes
Bitcoin and blockchain are the missing pieces in technology’s quest to improve the
standard of living, redistribute global wealth and solve many of the global issues
that affect our lives.
Cole Walton
Founder & Head Trader
Cole began his financial career as an analyst for the investment banking group at
Raymond James. He then worked at Morgan Stanley PWM for two years before joining
Price Wealth Management, to assist with hedge fund consultation and asset allocation.
Cole served as the Head Trader at Kanos Capital Management for ten years before
starting Parkour Capital. Cole bought his first Bitcoin in 2013. Cole holds a law degree
from The South Texas College of Law and has degrees in finance and information
technology from the University of Virginia.
Robbin Seymour
Chief Operations Officer
Robbin is our team’s most versatile leader. Before joining the Parkour team, she worked
in oil and gas, banking, and non-profit industries. She also supported operations in the
medical and technology fields and is a certified personal trainer and accomplished
athlete. She studied Business Management at the University of Hawaii. Robbin mined
Bitcoin in 2017-2019 and has attended crypto conferences around the world.
Ariel Eder
VP International Trading & European Marketing
Ariel leads Parkour’s international investor relations. Prior to joining Parkour, Ariel cofounded Crypto Doorway Ltd., where he operated as COO. As lead operator of a Malta
Based DLT Brokerage firm, he has executed placements and consulted with private
wealth individuals throughout Europe. Ariel has extensive experience as a
cryptocurrency trader, creating and managing risk-adjusted strategies. Early in his
career, Ariel was head of marketing for Cointelligence.
Candice Lalla
Associate - Investor Relations & Operations
Parkour Advisors
Cole Petersen
Cole first learned about Bitcoin in 2013 and began working in the
space in 2017. While on a gap year as a student at the University
of California, Irvine, he co-founded and helps lead LINKPAD. He
has worked as an associate at Block Venture and previously
founded a validator node management/development service.
Roy Blackstone
Roy is an experienced crypto investor with half a decade of experience
under his belt. Aside from his involvement with LINKPAD, he vets deal
flow for a prominent VC group and formerly built a DeFi project that
reached a peak market cap of $100m within only a few months.
Joseph Young
VP of Risk Assessment and Trade Strategy
Joseph is a cryptocurrency analyst who has been in the space
since 2014. He contributes to Forbes, CoinTelegraph, and a
host of other top crypto news sites. Over his 6+ years in the
space, he has built countless connections with industry leaders
and has amassed over 100,000 followers on Twitter.
Zhi Ko
Zhi is a fintech entrepreneur and trader. He is a founding member of
NekozTek which serves as a technology and gaming brand. He is also a
co-founder of Noble-5 a gaming peripheral company, and an advisor in
esports team Radiance. Zhi utilizes his background in engineering and
six-sigma to help companies with business development advising across
various fintech industries.
Josh Rager
Josh is the co-founder of Blockroots and is an experienced trader and
investor in crypto asset markets. He has served on the advisory board for
multiple companies including LVL and Glassnode. Josh has a passion to
help others by providing a sensible approach to crypto market trading
and investing.