Neil Ford

Neil Ford supports business development and operations for natural resource projects and related technology infrastructure ventures. 

Growing up in a small village nestled in the Pennsylvania wilderness and farmlands, Neil has a strong appreciation for outdoor life, agriculture and wildlife. He learned entrepreneurial spirit from his family, who own many small businesses in their town. With most natural resource projects being located in or near rural communities, Neil can provide life experience to effectively work with local officials and staff.

For technology infrastructure, Neil has acted as a business executive in the blockchain mining industry - with experience launching new data center sites using renewable & environmentally sustainable energy sources. He served as Director of Growth for Big Dog Mining, which built data centers in rural Pennsylvania, USA using natural gas wells. In this role, Neil was responsible for business development and marketing to mining clients, and also engaged with mining rig manufacturers, repair service providers, and other participants across the mining ecosystem. Before that, Neil worked at Prime Block as a Data Center Operations Manager and handled the physical set-up, installation and operation of blockchain mining rigs and data centers.

Neil has also worked in business development and marketing roles for a blockchain-focused media & events agency and media outlet. A believer in legal compliance for the digital asset industry, Neil is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI).

A lover of wine, Neil holds a level 1 sommelier certification. He also is exploring business opportunities to fulfill his passion for coffee.

Neil holds a degree in mortuary science and has even worked as a funeral director.

A global traveller who has visited over 60 countries, Neil wants to use his international experience to help build more global business WINs.