A team of financial experts bringing real-world-utility to Dogecoin. We build and invest in the infrastructure that helps Dogecoin work in everyday commerce.
House of Doge is the official commercial arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, committed to advancing Dogecoin as a widely accepted and decentralized global currency.
Our role is to do the execution work required for mainstream adoption: building payments and product infrastructure, creating simple regulated access, and forming partnerships that expand Dogecoin’s real-world use.
House of Doge was founded in 2024 on a simple conviction: that Dogecoin was being underestimated.
While the market largely treated Dogecoin as a cultural phenomenon, our founders saw something different — a decentralized, low-cost, globally recognized currency with a loyal community and the technical foundation to function as genuine everyday money. The missing piece wasn't belief. It was infrastructure, accessibility, and the kind of real-world utility that earns the trust of people who have never owned a crypto wallet.
That gap is what House of Doge was built to close. Established as the official commercial arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, we exist to do the execution work that turns potential into mainstream reality — building the payment rails, regulatory frameworks, and partnerships that make Dogecoin usable at scale, by anyone, anywhere.
Dogecoin started as a joke, and for many people outside the crypto world, that's still the whole story. We think that misses something important.
Dogecoin is one of the most recognized digital currencies on the planet, with over a decade of uninterrupted operation, a proven and secure blockchain, and transaction fees so low they are effectively negligible. It was never built to be a speculative asset. It was built to move value simply and cheaply — which, as it turns out, is exactly what a day-to-day currency needs to do.
The skepticism is understandable. Our job is to earn the trust that replaces it — through regulated products, real partnerships, and infrastructure that makes using Dogecoin as straightforward as any other form of payment.
Marco Margiotta
Chief Executive Officer & Director
A financial tech visionary with a proven track record in scaling companies, bringing his experience as the former Co-Founder & CEO of Payfare which was sold to Fiserv for $200 million. A CPA and fintech operator with deep expertise in payments infrastructure and banking, he now leads House of Ðoge in building the commercial infrastructure and strategic growth to drive real-world Dogecoin utility.
Charles Park
Chief Financial Officer
A Chartered Accountant, US CPA and Certified Internal Auditor, Charles served as CFO of Payfare through its 2021 IPO and subsequent sale to Fiserv, with prior finance leadership at Soti, Rakuten Kobo and BMO. He oversees financial and tax operations, HR and capital strategy at House of Ðoge.
Timothy Stebbing
Chief Technology Officer
Tim joined the Ðogecoin Foundation in 2021 as Director of Product, where he led efforts to expand the Dogecoin ecosystem and accelerate real-world adoption. At House of Ðoge, he oversees technology strategy and maintains a direct bridge to the Foundation's core development team.
Matt Swann
Chief Digital Officer
A technology executive with 30+ years across global fintech and e-commerce, Matt has held senior roles at Amazon, Expedia, Booking.com, and Nubank. He brings product and platform leadership to House of Ðoge, drawing on board-level experience in digital payments and financial innovation.
Mark Lau
Chief Legal Officer
Mark brings 15+ years of legal experience across fintech, telecom, and capital markets, including serving as CLO at Payfare through its IPO and Fiserv acquisition. At House of Ðoge, he leads all legal and regulatory strategy as the company scales.
Ryan Deslippe
Chief Payments Officer
Co-Founder and CRO of Payfare, Ryan built landmark partnerships with Uber, DoorDash, Lyft, and Walmart, helping scale the platform to 10 million users before its acquisition by Fiserv. He leads payments strategy and commercial partnerships at House of Ðoge.
Adam Brady
Head of Engineering
A full-stack engineer and cloud architect with 15+ years scaling infrastructure for fintech, streaming, and cybersecurity platforms. At House of Ðoge, Adam leads core technology development, driving the engineering behind everyday Ðogecoin integration.
Pat Owens
Head of Operations
A veteran technology operator and Ðogecoin developer with 15+ years leading engineering and operational teams across global organizations including AOL and IFLIX. At House of Ðoge, Pat drives cross-functional execution and ensures the day-to-day infrastructure behind Dogecoin's real-world expansion.
Michael Galloro
A Chartered Professional Accountant and Founder of ALOE Finance Inc., Michael brings 30+ years of experience advising growth-oriented public companies on M&A, go-public transactions, and financings. He currently serves on the boards of multiple public companies including Fountain Asset Corp. and Atmofizer Technologies.
Stephen Ilott
With 35+ years in investment management, Steve previously served as Chief Investment Officer at BMO Asset Management US and Canada, overseeing teams responsible for more than $120 billion in assets across fixed income, equities, and alternatives.
Sarosh Mistry
A global executive with 30+ years leading multi-billion-dollar organizations, Sarosh served as Chairman and CEO of Sodexo North America and has held senior roles at Compass Group, Starbucks, and Aramark. He brings deep expertise in M&A, operational transformation, and board-level governance.
Doug Wall
Co-founder of Shadow Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on blockchain and fintech, Doug brings deep expertise in crypto investment cycles and strategic partnerships. He previously co-founded Blockcap and chaired Core Scientific's Outside Equity Committee through its restructuring.
Duncan Moir
President of 21Shares, the largest cryptocurrency investment manager in Europe, Duncan previously led Aberdeen plc's digital asset business and brings extensive institutional investment experience. He holds CFA and CAIA designations and serves as an independent director of Hedera Hashgraph.
The Dogecoin Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2014 to support Dogecoin through development, advocacy, community initiatives, and trademark defense. The Foundation’s team and contributors deliver technological advancements designed to make Dogecoin faster, more versatile, and future-proof.
House of Doge works alongside the Foundation as its official commercial arm. The Foundation anchors community principles and long-term stewardship, while House of Doge focuses on execution: building products, partnerships, and infrastructure that expand Dogecoin’s real-world utility at scale.
