Ran Neu-Ner’s journey in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain is a remarkable one with ups and downs as well. As the co-founder and CEO of Onchain Capital and the host of CNBC “Crypto Trader”, Neuner has become a very well-known personality in the cryptocurrency community. His story serves as an inspirational story for investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
Who Is Ran Neu-Ner?
Ran Neuner is an Entrepreneur, Investor and media personality born in South Africa. He has made a significant impact in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
As the co-founder and CEO of Onchain Capital, a blockchain investment fund and advisory service, Neuner has been on the front foot of projects in the crypto market. His skills and expertise are not just investment, he is also known as the host and executive producer of “Crypto Trader”, the world’s first televised cryptocurrency show featured on CNBC channel.
Academics And Early Success
Neuner showed his business interests in the early stages of his life. He founded The Creative Counsel Group, which grew huge and became the largest sales and marketing agency in Africa. In the year 2015, he sold this agency to Publicis Groupe which was called the biggest business transaction in Africa that year. This stage of early success in his life set him up for his future projects and decisions making him a refined entrepreneur.
Neuner has a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a CFA certification as well. He has also pursued more education at Harvard Business School, completing the OPM ( Owner/President Management ) program. These academic qualifications and practical experience have been the foundation in shaping his decisions and approach towards different business investments.
Entering The Cryptocurrency Space
In 2017, Neuner made an important move by launching “Crypto Trader” on CNBC channel. This was a show which became a huge success and the world’s first televised cryptocurrency program gaining popularity from around the world. As the host and executive producer of this show, Neuner established himself as a leader in the cryptocurrency community.
He also founded a company called Onchain Capital, which provides blockchain investment funds and advisory services. This venture allowed him to use his financial expertise and grow his knowledge about blockchain technology to guide investments in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market.
His influence on the blockchain technology grew at a rapid speed. He was ranked as one of the top 10 most influential people in blockchain in Richtopia. This grounded him as a leader in the industry. His insights into cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain technology’s potential have been widely quoted as well including his point that while Bitcoin was seeing great usage, the real adoption of blockchain technology was still in its early stages only.
Neuner has also been into different initiatives to support and mentor entrepreneurs. His participation in events like the Branson mentorship programme shows his commitment to fostering the next generation of business leaders.
The Crypto Banter
In 2020, Neuner launched “Crypto Banter”, a unique live-streaming platform to discuss cryptocurrency and blockchain. This platform aimed to bring out the dynamic conversations from cryptocurrency X and Instagram to an audio/visual format, providing a new mode to engage with content for crypto investors and enthusiasts.
The launch of this platform showed Neuner’s ability to capitalize and identify on emerging trends in media, mainly within the crypto community. His vision for a 24/7, 365-day crypto-focused platform shows his commitment to crypto media.
Fall Of Ran Neu-Ner
Despite multiple successful projects and ventures, Neuner’s journey took a dramatic turn in 2020. The man who was once celebrated and known as the youngest CEO of a publicly traded company in South Africa faces a financial loss which impacts his mental health and wealth.
This fall was because of his investments in Terra ( LUNA ) cryptocurrency. His initial success with LUNA crypto contributed $100 million to his portfolio. And then all this turned a full 360 and became a nightmare. LUNA’s price dropped dramatically and this sudden fall led to a huge financial crisis for Neuner causing emotional turmoil to him as well.
Reinvention And Lessons Learned
Neuner’s experience with investing in LUNA cryptocurrency taught him some of the most valuable lessons about greed, investment, risks and over-concentration on a single asset.
He openly said that he was blinded by quick profits and took excessive risks. This period of financial loss changed his view on cryptocurrency investment. He came to an understanding that true success in investing is not about quick gains but about the long-term preservation of wealth as well. Then patience and diversification became his new principles.
