Jimmy Kostro

Jimmy Kostro is an American entrepreneur and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and a passionate Bitcoin advocate based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He co-founded two logistics companies and grew them into multi-million-dollar businesses spanning 24 markets across the United States. A steadfast Bitcoiner since 2017, Kostro has devoted himself to building one of Asia's most active Bitcoin hubs, and has become a leading voice in showing how Bitcoin can be a powerful tool for financial freedom and sovereignty — especially for people living under authoritarian regimes in Southeast Asia. He serves as chairman of The Kostro Foundation, a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides education and Bitcoin literacy programs to underserved communities in Thailand. A passionate ultramarathon runner who has competed in races around the world, Kostro loves to draw a powerful parallel between endurance on the trail and Bitcoin's long-term resilience. As a featured speaker at major events including Bitcoin MENA, Bitcoin Vegas, BTC Prague, and Bitcoin Asia, he brings a compelling, freedom-focused perspective to every stage.