At NationsFirst, we are redefining natural resources as a regenerative asset class, driving wealth creation through Indigenous principles and governance innovation. We design market frameworks that empower Nations to cultivate natural capital, while offering investors a transparent, traceable digital platform for investment.

Our leadership brings together diverse expertise across Indigenous rights, law, governance, technology, finance, and sustainable development, all rooted in the vision of economic sovereignty and empowerment.

FOUNDING STORY

The Founders

Nationsfirst began with a conversation between Gura Gladeau and Ethan Clark at Montreal’s airport. Both founders of Indigenous-led consultancies, they explored a shared question: What does financial and economic sovereignty truly look like in the digital age?

They saw the barriers Indigenous nations face firsthand—a $500 billion infrastructure gap, high rates of unbanked individuals, and limited access to capital. The solution wasn’t just better financial tools, but a foundation for self-governance, economic sovereignty, and data ownership. Within weeks, Nationsfirst Technologies was formed. Today, it stands as the first Indigenous-owned blockchain company focused on unlocking new economic opportunities and empowering Indigenous nations to build their own financial futures.

MEET THE TEAM

Leadership

Bringing together diverse expertise across Indigenous rights, law, governance, psychology, technology, finance, brand strategy, data strategy, business development, and investment banking. Led by founders with expertise and lived experience, we drive economic sovereignty and financial empowerment for Indigenous communities worldwide.

Ethan Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Gura Gladeau
Chief Marketing Officer
Judy Galvez
Chief Financial Officer
Alexander Di Giovanni
General Counsel
Jaskanswar Singh
VP, Strategy
Jordy Gomez
Coordinator, Communications
Edgard Villanueva-Cruz
Director, Nation Building
Ethan Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Gura Gladeau
Chief Marketing Officer
Alexander Di Giovanni
General Counsel
Ethan Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Gura Gladeau
Chief Marketing Officer
Judy Galvez
Chief Financial Officer
Nick A.
Chief Technology Officer
Alexander Di Giovanni
General Counsel
Jaskanswar Singh
VP, Strategy
Jordy Gomez
Coordinator, Communications
Edgard Villanueva-Cruz
Director, Nation Building