Joe Rapisarda, MBA, CBP
Army Veteran
Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP)
Client Services, Gemini Crypto Exchange
Head of Bitcoin Mining, Cross Street Crypto, LLC
Breathwork Instructor, Tactical Pause, LLC
About
Joe Rapisarda is a former U.S. Army Infantry Team Leader, Bitcoin Educator, Advisor, and Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, specializing in Bitcoin Onboarding and Breathwork Classes.
Joe started his career in 2009 as a U.S. Army Infantry Team Leader and was accountable for the welfare and capabilities of soldiers, training, and equipment, and was involved in various combat and peacekeeping campaigns before transitioning to various Financial Operations roles (FinOps) at United Technologies Corporation (UTX) from 2014 – 2018.
On the Bitcoin front, Joe is passionate about learning, understanding, and educating on Bitcoin and Bitcoin technologies which help empower the individual and grow the enterprise. Joe is currently a Lead on the Client Services team at Gemini, a world class Bitcoin and Crypto exchange, in addition to being the Head of Bitcoin Mining operations are Cross Street Crypto, LLC.
Switching to Wellness, Joe is also a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor and helps everyday people take back their health through breathwork, cold exposure, and mindset.
Projects
| Name | Started | Description | What Happened? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailhead Bitcoin Advisors | 2025 | Bitcoin Onboarding, Acquisition, Custody, and Mining Advising and Services. | Active |
| Tactical Pause | 2023 | Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and Wim Hof Method training. | Active |
| The BitCafe | 2022 | Specialty coffee shop and Bitcoin education hub. | Paused |
| Raps Caps Mushrooms | 2020 | One-stop-shop for gourmet mushrooms, hats, apparel, and education. | Active |
| AdoBtion | 2019 | Bitcoin educational youtube channel and services. | Shut it down |
| LeVesque Luxe | 2019 | Luxury CBD skincare line. | Shut it down |
| The Nonconformist | 2019 | Financial podcast exposing the Truths you're rarely about The Markets, News, and Life. | Recording ended |
| Chauffeur | 2018 | Car buying service for international college students studying in the US | Shut it down |
Resume
1. Team Leader, U.S. Army Infantry
2009 - 2016
United States Army: Commanded operations, logistics, and Led a team of four men in ground combat operations during Operation Enduring Freedom.
2. Associate, Financial Leadership Program (FLP)
2016-2018
United Technologies Corporation: Managed and supported four different FinOps teams at Pratt & Whitney, Otis, and UTC Corporate.
3. Head, Bitcoin Mining
2022-Present
Cross Street Crypto, LLC: Head of Bitcoin Mining and operations including facility design, installation, equipment acquisition, maintenance, and operations.
4. Lead, Gemini Client Services
2021-Present
Gemini: Client Services Lead providing direct white glove account management services for top retail and institutional customers.
Education & Certifications
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
University of Connecticut
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Emlyon Business School
International Business, Trade, and Commerce
Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP)
CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4) | Credential ID: 9WtAmbgrDUN
Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor
Wim Hof Method Academy
Skills
- Bitcoin Advising, Acquisition & Custody
- Bitcoin Mining, Design & Acquisition
- Client Services
- Podcasting
- Public Speaking
- Education & Course Design
- Teamwork & Leadership
- Web Design