Strive Names Ben Werkman CIO to Expand Bitcoin Strategy
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Key Highlights: Bitcoin proponent Ben Werkman was hired by Strive as its Chief Investment Officer to enhance its Bitcoin-based investment strategy. Werkman, the former CIO at Swan Bitcoin, will be in charge of capital deployment, risk management, and Bitcoin initiatives at the firm. This announcement comes after Strive’s all-stock merger with Semler Scientific, which makes the company one of the largest corporate stock Bitcoin holders. Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) has announced that Ben Werkman has been appointed as the new Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the company, who reports directly to the Chairman and CEO, Matt Cole. The action highlights the company’s increased focus on Bitcoin as the foundation of its corporate investment and treasury strategy. Why Strive Chose Ben Werkman As Its CIO Werkman has a long-standing name in the digital asset industry due to his experience in Bitcoin treasury and corporate finance. He has been the CIO at Swan Bitcoin, a company where he had a major role in amplifying the capital-raising activities of the company and organizing its first Bitcoin treasury deal with a publicly traded firm, Sequans Communications S.A. At Strive, Werkman will drive the investment business within the company with special attention to capital deployment, risk evaluation, and reinforcement of its initiatives in Bitcoin businesses. According to the announcement of the company, he is also appointed as a board observer. Strive (Nasdaq: $ASST) Appoints @BenWerkman as Chief Investment Officer to Advance Bitcoin Strategy — Strive (@strive) October 6, 2025 “I’m thrilled to join Strive at this pivotal moment in Bitcoin’s history where digital credit is emerging as the next frontier of corporate finance,” Werkman said. Further, he added, “Strive has the vision, the capital structure, and the expertise to be a leader in this transition, and I’m excited to help advance our mission forward.” For…
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