Ömer Girgin@girginomer10

Ömer is an accomplished blockchain enthusiast at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, where he is majoring in Economics & Econometrics with a minor in Computer Science. His academic prowess was evident early on, securing a top 0.05% ranking in the national high school exam at Galatasaray High School. A natural entrepreneur, Ömer co-founded Usersmagic at 16, quickly growing the platform to over 175,000 users in Turkey. His dedication to academia led him to Babson College on a full scholarship for a summer program, graduating with honors and achieving finalist status in a competition of over 1,000 participants. Furthering his expertise, he attended Kadir Has University's winter school, focused on International Relations and Smart Data, and conducted research on "Capital Loss in Joint Stock Companies" as a summer intern at Koç University.

Ömer's leadership extends beyond the classroom, actively participating in various clubs and global initiatives, including Best Buddies, Fridays for the Future, and Launch X by MIT, reflecting his commitment to social and academic causes. Transitioning into the professional realm, he became Community Lead for Gradoo by Abihome, moving into the blockchain and Web3 industry with node101 in January 2024, where he now manages social media and documentation. A linguistics enthusiast, Ömer fluently speaks English and French, has intermediate skills in Italian and Latin, and is currently learning Chinese, showcasing his multifaceted talents and global perspective.