Founder & CEO at EMCD Tech
Singapore
Michael Jerlis
Council Member
Michael Jerlis is a visionary blockchain entrepreneur who has built EMCD Tech into one of the world's Top 10 Bitcoin mining pools and Eastern Europe's largest mining operation since founding it in 2018. Based in Singapore, he leads a comprehensive crypto ecosystem serving over 200,000 users globally, encompassing mining services with 1.5% fees, Coinhold savings accounts offering up to 14% APY, secure multi-currency wallets, and P2P exchange platforms.
His journey from mining Ethereum in 2017 to creating a $12B+ valued ecosystem demonstrates exceptional strategic vision—he believes cryptocurrency will eventually replace traditional reserve currencies and become ubiquitous in global commerce. Under his leadership, EMCD has become synonymous with stable, predictable mining income while maintaining industry-leading operational efficiency.
Michael's achievements include recognition as a Top Crypto Entrepreneur under 35 by Investing.com (2021) and EMCD winning Best Mining Service at Blockchain Life Awards (2021). His market insights on Bitcoin halving strategies and price predictions regularly feature in major publications including CoinCodex, BlockJournal, and TechBullion, influencing industry discourse and investment strategies globally.
His journey from mining Ethereum in 2017 to creating a $12B+ valued ecosystem demonstrates exceptional strategic vision—he believes cryptocurrency will eventually replace traditional reserve currencies and become ubiquitous in global commerce. Under his leadership, EMCD has become synonymous with stable, predictable mining income while maintaining industry-leading operational efficiency.
Michael's achievements include recognition as a Top Crypto Entrepreneur under 35 by Investing.com (2021) and EMCD winning Best Mining Service at Blockchain Life Awards (2021). His market insights on Bitcoin halving strategies and price predictions regularly feature in major publications including CoinCodex, BlockJournal, and TechBullion, influencing industry discourse and investment strategies globally.
With a technical foundation from Bauman Moscow State Technical University complemented by executive education from Yale, L.A.B.A., and GeekBrains, Michael combines engineering rigor with business acumen. His hands-on leadership style—being deeply involved in every aspect from product development to team building—has created a culture of innovation that consistently delivers customer-centric solutions.
Beyond EMCD, Michael's entrepreneurial portfolio includes advisory roles at Trely (travel logistics marketplace) and founding positions at EdChess and Prana.kitchen, reflecting his commitment to leveraging technology across education, wellness, and logistics sectors. His professional network spans elite business clubs including Connect+, Minders, and The Bridge, positioning him at the intersection of global crypto innovation and strategic business development.
Beyond EMCD, Michael's entrepreneurial portfolio includes advisory roles at Trely (travel logistics marketplace) and founding positions at EdChess and Prana.kitchen, reflecting his commitment to leveraging technology across education, wellness, and logistics sectors. His professional network spans elite business clubs including Connect+, Minders, and The Bridge, positioning him at the intersection of global crypto innovation and strategic business development.