Michelle O'Connor

A seasoned technology and financial services executive, Michelle is the Vice President of Global Market Expansion and Innovation at TaxBit. In this role, she drives the global presence for the leading tax and accounting compliance unicorn while spearheading market expansion efforts and acting as a brand ambassador and thought leader. Her team promotes an inclusive culture, encouraging engagement through leadership and collaboration.
With over ten years in the digital asset space, Michelle is recognized as a preeminent thought leader, voted among the top 5 Women in Blockchain, and a finalist in the Diversity in Tech Awards in the Tech Leader category. In addition to her role at TaxBit, Michelle is a well-known FinTech leader, voted among the top 30 FinTech marketers, and a leading Web3 executive. She is passionate about improving access to financial services for the unbanked. She has a proven track record of leading brand management, marketing communications, and community building in the FinTech space.
Before joining TaxBit, she was the VP of Marketing and Community at Uphold, a digital money platform. In that role, she developed and implemented the brand’s marketing strategy, brought cohesion and intention to the brand voice, and facilitated Uphold’s online community. She also managed public relations, content marketing and development, and social media strategy.
Michelle also serves as Chief Strategy Officer and Board Chairwoman for The Association of Women in Crypto, US Ambassador, Global Blockchain Business Council and as an advisor to Eve Wealth.