Localcoin
Naveed Ahmed is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Director of Marketing at Localcoin since March 2023, where responsibilities include managing key partner relationships and overseeing a marketing budget exceeding $1 million. As the Founder and Consultant at Navative Digital Inc. since September 2021, Naveed specializes in data-driven digital marketing services. Previous roles include Director of Growth at El Dorado Digital, Team Lead - Growth Strategy and Senior Growth Strategist at Shoelace, Country Partner at Potato Parcel, and Senior Social & Search Strategist at OMD Canada, among others. Naveed has also contributed to the development of community engagement strategies at the University of Toronto and has held leadership positions in various student organizations. Naveed Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toronto Mississauga and possesses an International Baccalaureate diploma.
Localcoin
Localcoin, headquartered in Toronto, has a clear mission: to offer a user-friendly platform for buying and selling digital currency while respecting privacy. The company's vision is to make digital currency a staple in the mainstream financial market. Localcoin has established partnerships with leading corporate and franchised convenience stores in Canada, including Gateway Newstands, Hasty Market, Quickies, and others, resulting in a rapidly expanding network. With ATM terminals spanning Canada and Australia, Localcoin has become the largest Bitcoin ATM provider in Canada. As the first provider in Ontario to integrate Litecoin and Ethereum, Localcoin is known for its commitment to innovation in the blockchain infrastructure sector. In 2017, the company experienced exceptional year-to-date growth and garnered attention from major media outlets like Vice Motherboard, Bitcoin.com, Moneysense, and CP24.