Awais Afzal
Editor
Sheldon is the Editor of SolanaFloor. A degen by day and even bigger degen by night, Sheldon keeps a close pulse on the Solana ecosystem, following and reporting on trends, market movements, and bringing in-depth coverage and breaking news to all readers. Sheldon has been involved in the Crypto industry since 2017. He was an early Solana adopter and founder of Solbulletin, a popular twitter page posting early Solana alpha and news.
Mia Grodsky
Head of Communications
In 2015 Mia was given a Bitcoin for Christmas and it was the first time she heard the word "blockchain". Having been working in marketing/copy writing roles, she started learning more about the technology devising ways in which she could shift professionally into the space. In 2020 she joined YAP Global, a Web3 PR agency and eventually served as Director of PR. At SolanaFloor Mia oversees video, distribution, and client operations, overseeing day-to-day strategy across the publication while helping shape SolanaFloor’s presence as Solana's largest media outlet.
Robert Michael Jones (RMJ)
Head of Partnerships
Robert (RMJ) is Head of Partnerships at SolanaFloor, where he helps raise the voices of the most interesting builders on Solana. He brings a background spanning crypto-native startups, fintech, and big tech — including time at Step Finance, BlockFi, and Meta — with a consistent focus on growth, partnerships, and community. When he's not chatting with Solana's best teams or degen-ing, he's probably vibe coding, exploring new cities, or taking photos
Finn Miller
Senior Journalist
Finn first bridged over to Solana in 2021 after buying one-too-many honeypots on EVM networks. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for data-driven analysis, Finn aims to cut through the noise and share the stories of the Solana ecosystem with integrity. Before joining SolanaFloor, Finn served as a long-form content and educational writer at DailyCoin and wrote whitepapers, documentation, and marketing material for crypto companies like OKX, Napa Society and GoCryptoMe.
Jack Dunham
Head of Video
Jack got rugged by a TradFi job in 2018 and never looked back. Since then, he has been a researcher, writer, and presenter in Web3. Jack now heads the video team at SolanaFloor, prior to which he worked at The Defiant. As a video journalist, Jack aims to boost crypto and blockchain adoption by talking to founders, builders, and innovators within the vibrant and growing Solana ecosystem.
Thomas Bahamas
Video Journalist
Thomas has been in crypto since 2016 and spent years in Web2 helping businesses understand and get the most out of their software. After minting his first NFT with Galactic Geckos, he fell down the Solana rabbit hole and wanted to do the same for the ecosystem: make crypto accessible and show people you can actually have fun onchain. Thomas believes Solana can change finance for the better and launched the Solana Weekly Podcast in 2022 to prove it. He now co-hosts The Bigger Picture and The Solana Weekly Livestream at SolanaFloor.
Pablo
Junior Journalist
Pablo's initial exposure to cryptocurrencies was through the film 'Dope,' but he began his focused engagement with Solana in 2022. As a Junior Journalist at SolanaFloor, he now enjoys actively shaping Solana's narrative, word after word.
Jack Dower
Social Media Manager
A true degen, Jack lives and breathes Solana. From uncovering alpha by tracing wallet addresses and joining every project Discord he can find, Jack is always in the loop and ahead of the curve. Jack’s main focus is the SolanaFloor X account, crafting engaging content and ensuring the latest Solana trends are always front and center. Jack previously worked for Solbulletin, a popular twitter page posting early Solana alpha and news.
Derin Turna
Design
Derin is an experienced web, graphic, and print designer who leads all design at SolanaFloor. She joined the team early on, designing the first edition of the SolanaFloor magazine at Crossroads, and has been shaping the brand ever since. With a particular love for print and a firsthand connection to the space as an active user, she brings a thoughtful and playful design perspective to digital experiences.
