Chad Folkening is a pioneer in digital asset investments and technology, leading Global Ventures and iGroup in identifying and scaling high-value URL-based ventures. A Domain Hall of Fame inductee (DN Journal, October 2010), Chad has built, acquired, and exited multiple premium digital assets, including SatelliteTV.com, DSL.com, Streaming.com, Staffing.com, and Mergers.com.
As a co-founder of Domain Holdings / Bidtellect, he played a key role in growing the company to $25 million in sales before its 2015 acquisition by Flippa/99Designs. His expertise in digital transactions extends to strategic deals with Amazon, Disney, Google, Microsoft, and other Fortune 500 companies.
Chad is the architect of eCorp, managing 22,000+ premium URLs and pioneering blockchain-based DAO models and DANSE (Distributed Autonomous Network of Smart Entities)—a framework for tokenizing and automating digital asset ecosystems.
Currently, Chad is focused on AI-driven URL development and monetization at AgentDAO.com, developing a next-generation URL operating system at VNOC.com, and advancing crypto-enabled transactions with PayNow.com. Using the CONTRIB model, His work continues to empower entrepreneurs and professionals in maximizing digital asset value through strategic architecture, automation, and network effect optimization.