Dante Disparte
Chief Strategy Officer at Circle
Dante Disparte
Dante Disparte is a prominent figure in the intersection of finance, technology, and public policy. He currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle, a leading global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC, a widely used digital dollar. In this role, he oversees company strategy, communications, policy, and public affairs, contributing to Circle's mission of raising global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of financial value. ​YouTube+9Dante Disparte+9econVue | Lyric Hughes Hale | Substack+9pointzeroforum.com
Biography
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Disparte's early experiences with economic hardship and natural disasters, such as Hurricane Hugo in 1989, shaped his commitment to resilience and public service. He was the first in his family to graduate from high school and went on to earn a B.A. in International and Intercultural Studies from Goucher College. He furthered his education with an MSc in Risk Management from NYU Stern School of Business and completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School. ​Goucher CollegeGoucher College+4Dante Disparte+4worldwebforum.com+4New America+4pointzeroforum.com+4Dante Disparte+4
Disparte's career spans various sectors and roles. He founded Risk Cooperative, a strategic risk advisory and insurance brokerage, and served as its Chairman. He was also a founding executive and Vice Chairman of the Diem Association (formerly Libra), where he led policy, communications, membership, and social impact initiatives. Additionally, he has held leadership positions at Clements Worldwide and Land Rover in Sub-Saharan Africa. ​pointzeroforum.com+5New America+5Dante Disparte+5econVue | Lyric Hughes Hale | Substack+4Dante Disparte+4pointzeroforum.com+4
His public service includes membership on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Advisory Council, where he advised on economic resilience, technology, and emerging risks. He is also a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Digital Currency Governance Consortium. ​New America+5Goucher College+5Dante Disparte+5Amazon+2Dante Disparte+2pointzeroforum.com+2
Thought Leadership
Disparte is a recognized thought leader on topics such as risk management, digital currencies, and economic competitiveness. He co-authored the book "Global Risk Agility and Decision Making" and has contributed to publications like Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Diplomatic Courier. His perspectives are informed by his diverse experiences across the private and public sectors, and he frequently speaks at global forums on the future of finance and technology. ​econVue | Lyric Hughes Hale | Substack+6Dante Disparte+6Amazon+6
At Circle, Disparte plays a crucial role in shaping the company's global growth and regulatory strategy, public policy, market expansion, international operations, and communications. His leadership is integral to Circle's efforts in building a more inclusive and efficient global financial system. ​Bloomberg+6Circle+6Dante Disparte+6
For more information, you can visit his official website at dantedisparte.com.