Alex Lielacher Title: Founder & Managing Director of the Bitcoin-first Content Marketing Agency Rise Up Media Education: Bayes Business School, City University London Expertise: Bitcoin , Blockchain , Cryptocurrency , Capital Markets Alex is a banker-turned-bitcoiner who ditched the bond trading desk for working remotely from all corners of the world, creating engaging and educational content for Bitcoin startups and crypto media publications. After working as a Corporate Bond Trader at Royal Bank of Scotland and a Fixed Income Salesperson at Australia & New Zealand Bank, Alex has been able to bring his deep knowledge of the capital markets into the brave new world of crypto finance. Experience Alex started his career in London on the European High Yield Trading Desk at the Royal Bank of Scotland, where he traded sub-investment grade corporate bonds and credit default swaps (CDS). He later moved to the Fixed Income Sales Desk at Australia & New Zealand Bank’s London office to boost the bank’s sales efforts in the German-speaking markets, dealing primarily with private banks, commercial banks, and mutual funds. After over half a decade in banking, Alex swapped his seat on the trading desk for a spot in co-working spaces across the globe - with stops in Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Ethiopia, and Kenya - where he began a career in writing and content marketing. In the last seven years, Alex has contributed to a wide range of blockchain media publications covering a plethora of topics, from real estate tokenization and token-based crowdfunding to digital asset trading strategies and more. He has also helped numerous crypto startups grow by providing engaging and educational content that drives leads.Alex has written for Investopedia since December 2021. Education Alex earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Investment & Financial Risk Management from Bayes Business School, City University London. About Investopedia Investopedia, a People Inc. brand, helps you understand the world of finance. Our team of expert writers and editors have extensive qualifications in the topics they cover, and many of them have MBAs, PhDs, CFPs, and other advanced degrees and professional certifications. We require our writers to use primary sources in their articles, which are also approved by our Financial Review Board and fact-checked. Learn more in our editorial policy.