{"id":"joe-flanagan","title":"Joe Flanagan","content":"**Joe Flanagan** is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of [Maple](https://iq.wiki/wiki/maple-finance), a [decentralized finance (DeFi)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) lending platform. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he has held this role since October 2020. Alongside his work at [Maple](https://iq.wiki/wiki/maple-finance), he is also the Managing Director of Clover Advisory, a position he has held since 2019.  [[1]](#cite-id-DWWNUx9r39)\n\n## Overview & Education\n\nFlanagan's professional background includes experience in financial leadership and consulting. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Axsesstoday, and worked as a consultant at PwC Australia. Earlier in his career, he held roles in finance and IT management at Victoria Fittings and Valves.\n\nHe holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Saint Louis University and completed his secondary education at Xavier College. His core competencies include management and financial reporting.  [[1]](#cite-id-DWWNUx9r39)\n\n## Professional Network\n\nAs indicated by his LinkedIn profile, Joe Flanagan has established a professional network within the Australian business community, particularly in the financial services and technology sectors. The extent and nature of these connections would provide additional context about his professional standing and influence within these industries. [[1]](#cite-id-DWWNUx9r39)\n\nThis regional perspective likely influences his approach to business challenges and opportunities, particularly in relation to:\n- Australian financial services regulations and practices\n- Regional market dynamics and business culture\n- Local business networks and relationships\n- Australian corporate governance standards","summary":"Joe Flanagan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services industry, known for his leadership and strategic expertise.","images":[{"id":"QmYGeauCCnFb44QsHfR566yMr6SD3y5qLJ3c1TpVjVCRAJ","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"people","title":"people"}],"tags":[{"id":"PeopleInDeFi"},{"id":"Founders"},{"id":"Organizations"},{"id":"Ethereum"},{"id":"Solana"}],"media":[{"id":"QmZAwvC6bvYxhxW8tpLqLgkHHaTEtmnesrZT3mdVHsMVHU","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmZAwvC6bvYxhxW8tpLqLgkHHaTEtmnesrZT3mdVHsMVHU","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmZAwvC6bvYxhxW8tpLqLgkHHaTEtmnesrZT3mdVHsMVHU","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmZAwvC6bvYxhxW8tpLqLgkHHaTEtmnesrZT3mdVHsMVHU","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"},{"id":"QmZAwvC6bvYxhxW8tpLqLgkHHaTEtmnesrZT3mdVHsMVHU","type":"GALLERY","source":"IPFS_IMG"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[\n  {\n    \"id\": \"DWWNUx9r39\",\n    \"url\": \"https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-flanagan-3031b796/?originalSubdomain=au\",\n    \"description\": \"LinkedIn Profile\",\n    \"timestamp\": 1744429269746\n  }\n]"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://x.com/joe_defi"},{"id":"linkedin_profile","value":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-flanagan-3031b796/"},{"id":"website","value":"https://maple.finance/company"},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Publishing the updated wiki for Joe Flanagan.\""}],"events":[],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":["maple-finance"],"speakers":[]}}