Adam Mastrelli is a Partner with Woodstock Fund, where he is focused on Infrastructure, DeFi, and Gaming applications. Adam also sits on the advisory board for Outerlands Capital, a systematic digital asset manager. Previously, Adam spent 10 years with IBM, launching digital asset initiatives and cultivating relationships across public-private institutions, state and local governments, and emerging markets. He was part of the founding team at IBM Digital Assets & Banking Solutions with a focus on institutional custody, secure key management, and confidential computing; consulted with Promontory Financial Group on the Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) regulatory framework for the Wyoming Division of Banking; and built out IBM Blockchain Ventures & the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in conjunction with Columbia University. Adam was early to artificial intelligence and ran sales for Watson AI, as well taking on the integration lead for Walmart International in South Africa, to support Walmart’s USD 2.4B acquisition of Massmart. Adam received his Bachelors from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Florida. Prior to his MBA, he crafted an expansive range of experiences that include documentary filmmaking, professional stage and film acting, and NGO management. He is proficient in Italian and Spanish and can make small talk in Mandarin, Gujurati, and Zulu. He thrives on new technologies, global experiences, and the next challenge that lies ahead.
