Wesley Ellul
Special Envoy for Startup Funding and Innovation
Government of Malta
Wesley Ellul is a diplomat, entrepreneur, and technology consultant, specializing in digital marketing, gamification, and creator economies within the emerging tech space. Appointed as the Special Envoy for Startup Funding and Innovation by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, Wesley is responsible for attracting funding and startups to the Maltese Islands. His influence in this role reflects his deep commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth.
A trusted advisor to Web2 companies transitioning into the digital future, Wesley has been publicly lauded by Nyhl Henson, founder of MTV, Nickelodeon, and Country Music Television, as the "Ted Turner of the Web3 industry."
Since 2018, Wesley has been a featured speaker at over 40 global events, spanning Dubai, London, Barcelona, New York, Palma de Mallorca, Serbia, Seville, Toronto, Austin, and beyond. His extensive network of professional relationships includes hundreds of emerging tech projects, venture capital funds, DAOs, and service providers, positioning him as a key connector within the industry.
Wesley's client portfolio features prominent names such as SiGMA, AIBC, SBC, Rare Evo, Fideum Group, Aminity, MFC Global Films, TMRW Conference, Animaccord, Luna PR, KM Airlines, Avis, Iron Capital, Jade City, Dega Blockchain, and the University of Oxford, among many others.
Twice nominated for Blockchain Advisor of the Year at the prestigious AIBC Awards in both Dubai and Malta, Wesley’s expertise and contributions continue to shape the future of emerging technologies.