James Edsel is a consultant and educator focusing on Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, energy and geopolitics.  Previous work in Bitcoin includes flared gas bitcoin mining, datacenters, and bitcoin-native financial services at Unchained.  In addition to Bitcoin, James has over a decade of experience in oil & gas and energy, where he has served in finance, analytical, and business development roles.  He has also worked in geopolitical forecasting and language education.  Mr. Edsel holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Business and a BA in History.