Yan Pritzker is a seasoned software developer, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin advocate. As the co-founder and CTO of Swan Bitcoin, he leverages his two decades of experience in tech startups to advance Bitcoin adoption. Pritzker's most notable venture prior to Swan Bitcoin was Reverb, a company acquired by Etsy in 2019. He is the author of "Inventing Bitcoin," widely regarded as the best technical book on Bitcoin for beginners. Pritzker is a sought-after speaker on Bitcoin-related topics, ranging from its importance as a tool for freedom to its technical intricacies. His background as a Ukrainian immigrant who fled the Soviet Union in 1989 deeply influences his perspective on Bitcoin's potential to promote economic freedom. Pritzker's mission is to demystify Bitcoin and encourage responsible, long-term investment in this revolutionary technology. He currently resides in the United States, where he continues to innovate in the Bitcoin space and advocate for financial sovereignty.