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Rupert Barksfield

Strategic Partnerships at BigBearX

London, England

Overview 

Rupert Barksfield is a London-based entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a strong focus on Web3 technologies and strategic partnerships. He has founded and led various ventures such as Amulet Protocol and Strolll, while also serving as an angel investor and advisor for companies like Subly and Altitude Labs. Barksfield's career highlights include his role as a Founding Member of the Cointelegraph Innovation Circle and his strategic advisory positions at Solana Foundation and BigBearX, showcasing his expertise in building partnerships and driving growth within the Web3 and crypto sectors.

Work Experience 

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Sensay

  • Intern

    2025 - Current

  • Strategic Advisor

    2023 - 2025

    • Guided SenSay's strategy and product development, shaping the product roadmap for transformative solutions. • Identified key partnership opportunities to drive innovation and sustainable growth. • Advised on best practices to navigate emerging market trends and ensure data-driven decision-making.

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VALA

  • Co-Founder

    2024

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Amulet Protocol

  • Strategic Advisor

    2022

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    2021 - 2022

    • Led CXO and VP level Leadership at Amulet Protocol, driving Analytical Strategy and B2B/B2B2C Sales. • Raised $6m of startup capital with notable investors including Animoca & UOB Bank Singapore. • Developed Marketing Strategy, managed P/L Budget, and negotiated contracts for product direction.

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Strolll

  • Board Observer

    2020

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    2018 - 2020

    • Developed the MVP for Strolll, a health/med-tech startup focusing on mobility solutions for dementia & Parkinson’s patients. • Led the team in securing and hiring the New CEO who expanded the business to have 100's of devices used in the NHS. • Successfully obtained FDA regulation to start selling in the US market, marking a significant milestone for the company.

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BigBearX

  • Consultant

    2005

    • Advised large bluechips on Ai, AR, VR, SaaS, Blockchain, DLT, and more for BigBearX. • Managed fluid project management and led agile software development projects. • Implemented cutting-edge technologies to make Digital Magic happen for clients.

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Solana Foundation

  • Partnerships Consultant UK & EU

    2023 - 2024

    • Worked to develop top-tier partnerships with leading brands in the UK and EU for Solana Foundation in conjunction with SuperTeamUK • Collaborated to create innovative strategies for generating partnerships. • Utilised strong communication and negotiation skills to secure key partnerships.

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Cointelegraph Innovation Circle

  • Founding Member

    2022 - 2023

    See my articles here https://circle.cointelegraph.com/profile/Rupert-Barksfield-Project-Lead-Amulet/488cbc1d-1a30-4704-a9fb-91441806b1d2

Metarisk

  • Group Strategy

    2021 - 2023

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ICE List

  • Member

    2020 - 2023

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Outlier Ventures

  • Basecamp Mentor

    2020 - 2022

Education 

Investments 

Altitude

Seed

Total funding: $2M

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