NextGen Digital Platforms appoints Bittensor ecosystem leader as advisor

VANCOUVER - NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. (CSE:NXT) (OTCQB:NXTDF), a $10.2 billion market cap technology company with "GREAT" financial health according to InvestingPro metrics, announced Friday the appointment of Mark Creaser, CEO of DSV Fund, as an advisor to the company.

Creaser, recognized for his leadership in the Bittensor ecosystem, brings experience in decentralized AI and Web3 infrastructure to NextGen, a digital asset and fintech platform company. The appointment comes as NextGen demonstrates strong financial performance, with InvestingPro data showing the stock has delivered an impressive 91% return over the past year and currently trades near its 52-week high.

"Mark brings extensive expertise and network reach in the rapidly growing decentralized AI sector," said Matthew Priebe, NextGen’s CEO, in a press release statement.

As CEO of DSV Fund, a regulated hedge fund specializing in Bittensor, Creaser has implemented OTC strategies to secure subnet positions and partnerships with founders in the network.

Prior to DSV, Creaser served as Managing Director of a national marketing and franchising business and founded a business growth agency. He holds a BA in Economics and Government from the University of Manchester.

In connection with the appointment, NextGen has granted Creaser 200,000 incentive stock options exercisable at $0.50 per share for a five-year period. The options will begin vesting four months after the grant date in equal quarterly installments over 12 months, contingent on Creaser’s continued advisory services.

NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. describes itself as providing investors with exposure to Web3 technologies, blockchain infrastructure, and digital assets. The company also operates PCSections.com, an e-commerce platform, and Cloud AI hosting, a hardware-as-a-service business supporting the artificial intelligence sector. With a healthy current ratio of 2.16 and more cash than debt on its balance sheet, NextGen maintains a strong financial position to support its growth initiatives. Discover more detailed insights and 12 additional ProTips about NextGen’s performance in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

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