Dread

FOUNDER, FLASH

Dread is a Jamaican engineer, futurist, and founder of Flash, a Bitcoin services company in the Caribbean. He holds dual master’s degrees in computer and electrical engineering, is a former national record-holding pole vaulter, and spent more than two decades in global technology consulting. Over the years, he has built businesses in education, entertainment, and technology, bringing discipline and vision to each venture.

He serves on the boards of OpenSats and Base58, supporting open-source development and Bitcoin education. Throughout his journey, he has also supported a range of charitable initiatives, reflecting his commitment to empowering people and strengthening communities.

Dread sees technology as a potential bridge to fairness and human connection. Guided by Jamaica’s message of One Love, he believes freedom and opportunity thrive when people stand on equal ground. Love, like a network effect, grows stronger the more it is shared. Love remains the foundational protocol for building a better future.