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L.J. Brock is the Chief People Officer of Coinbase, an $8 billion Silicon Valley startup that is one of the largest digital currency platforms in the world. He oversees the company’s employee experience with a focus on hiring, total rewards, learning and development, diversity and inclusion and workplace operations. L.J. has more than 20 years experience leading People teams at the intersection of technology and finance. Previously, he served as the Chief People Officer at Citadel LLC, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with more than $30 billion in assets under management. LJ said he was driven by identifying top talent and nurturing the best minds within companies, and modelled the growth of Citadel’s 1,400-strong workforce on the hiring practices used by NASA and the NFL. Deepali Vyas interviews L.J. on how the "people" side of the crypto world works.In her "WWDD Advice" Segment -- Deepali focuses on How to Build Your Own Personal Board of Directors. If you’re looking to rise through your organization’s ranks — but aren’t sure how?? Deepali gives you tactical tips on how to build your personal board.We are building a community, empowering professionals everyday!