Draft:Ashley Ramos

Ashley Ramos (born November 7, 1992) is an American collector, investor, and philanthropist notable for her contributions to the arts and blockchain industry. She commenced her career as a gallerist and art advisor, eventually rising to prominence as the Head of Partnerships at Nifty Gateway and founder of Cur8 Contemporary Art Gallery and C8W3.

Early Life and Education
Of Latin descent, Ashley Ramos was born in (Manhasset, NY). Her mother is of Guatemalan origin, while her father hails from Puerto Rico. Ramos pursued an Applied Mathematics and Computer Science major at Columbia University.

Career
Ashley Ramos served as the Director and Chief Executive Officer at Cur8 Contemporary Art Gallery in New York City, which she founded in January 2018. In October 2020, Ramos joined Gemini as an Associate and swiftly ascended to the position of Lead by May 2021.

Simultaneously, she made significant contributions to the burgeoning field of non-fungible tokens (NFT s) as the Head of Partnerships at Nifty Gateway. Joining the company in October 2020 as its sixth team member and the first female Web3 project producer, Ramos assumed the role of Head of Partnerships by May 2021, holding the position until August 2022.

During her tenure, Ramos spearheaded notable projects, including collaborations with renowned artists and entities such as Pak, Sotheby's, Playboy, Slimesunday, Paris Hilton, Eminem, and others. Under her leadership, the Partnerships Department at Nifty Gateway witnessed exceptional growth, resulting in a net profit exceeding $125 million within a single fiscal year.

In August 2022, Ashley Ramos founded C8W3, a consultancy and principal investor specializing in Web3. The firm provides advisory services and solutions to assist clients in maximizing exposure and growth within the Web3 space.

Acknowledging her expertise in the Web3 industry, Ramos was inducted into the Forbes Business Council in August 2022, solidifying her status as a verified industry expert in the field.