Gaius Chibueze popularly known as Bitcoin Chief was the first African to invest in Bitcoin many years ago when many people did not believe in the future of cryptocurrency.
He is an investor who makes a bold move when he is convinced enough to take the bull by the horn and wait for the outcome at the other end. He is a successful investor in cryptocurrency and drives joy in sharing his knowledge to those willing to learn and follow his footsteps.
Gaius Chibueze is from Enugu State South East Nigeria but lives in Miami Florida where he has grown himself to be a global businessman and investor.
Despite his success in cryptocurrency market, he is very passionate about the development of South East Nigeria and believes that only the people from the region can develop the region by having the good spirit of economic Biafra.
He matches his words for development of the South East with a practical actions that are evidenced on his investment in the South East region.
He founded East Side Venture which is a purpose-driven organization committed to the socio-economic transformation of the South East.
He had the option of putting back all his money to the investment that made him wealthy but his good heart and passion for the development of the South East region birthed East Side Venture where he has invested some millions of dollars into the subsidiaries of the company.
He is building the largest fenced agriculture farms & Resorts in the South – East region to bring development in livestock innovation, Eco-Tourism, Greenhouse Farming, Education and Research in agriculture in the twenty-five hectares of land he is developing for that purpose in Enugu State. Through his farm, he aims to contribute positively to food security and create jobs.
He is the owner of Voice of the East Media which is a media company he founded to preserve the rich culture of his region, history and a catalyst to connecting Igbo land to the world.
Another subsidiary of East Side Venture is Tech City Africa which he is building to position his region as a powerful tech hub in the world to replicate Silicon Valley on African soil.
He is a philanthropist and invests in education through his campaigns for renovation of dilapidated schools and replacing worn-out equipment with modern equipment. His philanthropic gestures extend to the lifting of many businesses where he is investing in their innovations and including others where he doesn’t have equity or interest but supports their efforts in problem-solving.
He loves his region so much and believes in the growth of his region that was destroyed during the civil war.
His efforts underscore that Igbo people must lead the way in rebuilding the South East region.