Luke Sestito

Dynamic MENA Growth Director with over 17 years of extensive experience in launching innovative projects in the crypto space. Proven expertise in marketing and building strategic partnerships, exemplified through the successful introduction of American tech firms into GCC markets and raising millions for real estate tokenization. Exceptional track record in driving growth initiatives, particularly in the MENA region, uniquely positioning to elevate brand presence and market engagement.

President - The DeLeon Group Inc - Cincinnati Ohio, United States

(2000-01 - 2017-01)

• Spearheaded consulting and product introductions in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, facilitating the entry of American technology companies into the GCC and MENA regions.

CoFounder - Crypto properties LLC - Covington, United States

(2018-01 - 2024-06)

• Orchestrated the launch of a company focused on tokenizing real-world assets in the real estate industry, successfully raising millions of dollars from investors in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

CoFounder - Blackspire AI - Virginia, United States

(2024-06 - 2026-04)

• Collaborated with an AI firm to transform several patents into market-ready products, targeting technology deployment in the GCC, while actively pursuing funding in the US for future initiatives.

None, Same College completed - University of Cincinnati College of Business (1991-09 - 1995-01)