Case Study — 02 / 04

Building a founder's personal brand
in the US crypto market

Entering a new market without strong media presence requires a structured approach to credibility, clear expertise, and the right industry environment.

Personal Brand Crypto US Market Founder PR Earned Media Networking Speaking
2
At a glance
Client
Michael Jerlis — Crypto & Blockchain Visioner, CEO & Founder of EMCD
Challenge
Build a personal brand in the US market without established media presence in a highly competitive industry
Approach
Structured PR strategy focused on earned media, expert positioning, and integration into the industry ecosystem
Result
Coverage in leading crypto media, increased founder credibility, and access to relevant industry network in the US
01
Strategy

Entering the US market required repositioning the founder for a new audience and media landscape.

The strategy was built around three core pillars:
— Media presence through expert commentary and industry relevance
— Establishing a consistent expert voice in the crypto space
— Integration into the professional ecosystem through events and direct connections

The focus was on building sustained visibility within ongoing industry conversations — through relevant topics, timely commentary, and participation in key market discussions.

02
Execution

Building credibility in a new market meant working on media, positioning, and the industry ecosystem in parallel.

Developed a PR strategy tailored for the US market
Managed communication with journalists and editorial teams
Built a targeted media list across crypto and business outlets
Created a structured event roadmap with prioritised conferences and communities
Defined expert positioning and content angles for the founder
Prepared the founder for public speaking and media interactions
Secured media placements: expert commentary and contributed articles
Facilitated introductions and meetings with key crypto industry players in the US
Result
Leading crypto media
coverage
US market · EMCD founder
cryptonews
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin.com News
CoinDesk
Coverage in leading crypto and business media
Expert commentary published on relevant market topics
Access to key industry network in the US
Increased opportunities for networking and speaking engagements
Consistent and recognisable media presence
← Case 01 AI Startup 02 / 04
Let's work together

Building a founder brand in a new market?

Get in touch