Sam Auch is Bakkt’s Group Product Manager, Trust. Most recently served as Product Manager for Exodus a premier retail wallet company. He was responsible for defining the product strategy related to token and network additions. He worked with leadership, engineering, and customer support to help support the most desired assets and networks. Prior to Exodus Sam spent almost four years working for the international account firm RSM’s digital asset team. Sam helped develop and grow the digital asset practice at the firm first through audit, tax, and consulting work. Helping clients correctly account for digital assets on their balance sheet, understand the tax consequences associated with decentralized finance activity, and review controls around wallet key management. Sam ended his time at RSM designing, creating, and leading their blockchain and crypto fellowship program which was designed to take employees at all levels from zero to bitcoin. He a former CPA and holds a BBA in Accounting from James Madison University.