About Patrick Sells

Patrick Sells, an award-winning entrepreneur recognized for digital innovation in banking, is on a mission to transform financial services through the fusion of bitcoin and banking. A deeply held belief of Patrick’s is that the two should be symbiotic in order to create maximum financial security for all. As Chief Innovation Officer at NYDIG, Patrick is responsible for elevating the company’s bitcoin offerings and executing their mission in expanding bitcoin access. Additionally, he leads NYDIG’s work developing industry-leading technology solutions and partnering with banks, traditional financial institutions, and more to help them meet the growing client demand for bitcoin offerings. In 2020, Patrick was recognized as American Banker’s "Digital Banker of the Year" and one of Independent Community Bankers of America's "40 under 40 Emerging Community Bank Leaders." In addition, he is active in the not-for-profit space helping lead and advise several organizations. He has served on the board at United Way Indianapolis, Boy Scouts of America Crossroads Council, Generosity New York, and the Sagamore Institute, was the co-chairman of the Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting in Indianapolis, and he helped start and build the Super Service Challenge into a national program that raised and gave away over $30M. Formerly the Head of Bank Solutions at NYDIG, Patrick has helped raise the firm’s status as a partner of choice in navigating the technology, governmental, audit and regulatory components necessary to offer bitcoin products and services in highly regulated industries. Prior to joining NYDIG, Patrick served as Chief Innovation Officer at Quontic Bank, where he evolved the firm into a leading adaptive digital bank in the U.S. through a focus on technology and innovation. Prior to Quontic, he built and ran several technology, data and digital marketing companies, and has advised banks and fintech companies on regulatory compliance. Patrick currently resides in New York City and graduated from Taylor University with a degree in Political Science.