Team
Jimmy Kostro
Jimmy Kostro is an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling businesses from the ground up. Over the course of more than a decade, he founded and grew two logistics companies without any initial capital or external investment, annually generating over $4 and $5 million in revenue since 2013 while expanding into 24 major markets, including NYC, Miami, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston. By 2018, he successfully transitioned into a strategic leadership role, empowering his teams to manage day-to-day operations while focusing on high-level decision-making for just 1-2 hours per month. Today, one of these businesses continues to thrive and serves as a key funding source for the non-profit work that drives his mission.
In 2022, Jimmy founded The Kostro Foundation, a 501(c)(3) education-based non-profit organization, where he currently holds the position of Board Chair. The foundation is focused on creating sustainable opportunities for disadvantaged communities in Thailand. It provides scholarships for students, builds essential infrastructure such as bathrooms and kitchens, constructs drinking water wells, and adds internet access to remote villages. A seasoned Bitcoiner since 2017, Jimmy also established The Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, a hub that provides accessible Bitcoin-focused education, conducts academic research on the challenges Bitcoin addresses, and explores how Bitcoin can empower underserved populations.
The foundation combines practical learning with academic research to generate data-driven insights into how Bitcoin can solve real-world challenges, particularly in fostering financial inclusion and creating sustainable economic opportunities. Under Jimmy’s leadership, the organization is committed to delivering measurable results, ensuring transparency, and fostering long-term collaborations that bring lasting change to disadvantaged communities.
Napatsanun Chatchayaladasiri (Fai)
Napatsanun Chatchayaladasiri, known as Fai, serves as the Executive Director of The Kostro Foundation in Chiang Mai, where she oversees all operations and activities with a clear focus on empowering disadvantaged communities. Under her leadership, The Kostro Foundation works to create sustainable, long-term solutions for underserved populations, particularly in the mountainous regions of Northern Thailand. Fai’s approach combines education, infrastructure development, and economic opportunities to drive meaningful and measurable change.
With a proven track record of managing complex projects, Fai brings financial and operational expertise to her role. As the CEO of Go Abroad By Fai, she has successfully scaled her business, sending students abroad to expand their academic and professional horizons. Her ability to manage finances and execute large-scale initiatives positions her as a reliable leader capable of handling both philanthropic and business ventures with transparency and accountability.
At The Kostro Foundation, Fai leads efforts focused on Bitcoin-focused education and academic research, addressing the global challenges of financial inclusion and sustainable development. By integrating these elements, the foundation aligns its mission with technology-driven solutions that attract funding from forward-thinking grantmakers. Fai’s work not only focuses on education but also on leveraging Bitcoin as a tool to solve real-world challenges in disadvantaged communities, providing a compelling case for grantmakers looking to make a measurable, impactful difference.
Under Fai’s guidance, the foundation delivers tangible results, including building essential infrastructure like bathrooms, kitchens, and drinking water wells, while also expanding internet access to remote villages. These projects demonstrate her long-term commitment to creating lasting change and improving the lives of those in need. Her leadership ensures that every initiative is designed to have a sustained impact, meeting the high expectations of grantmakers seeking initiatives with enduring benefits.
In addition to her philanthropic work, Fai also serves as a part-time professor of international business at International College, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University and further highlighting her dedication to education and leadership.
Fai’s transparency, dedication to measurable outcomes, and long-term vision ensure that contributions to The Kostro Foundation are used efficiently and effectively, making her an ideal leader for grantmakers seeking reliable, impactful partnerships.
Jutarat Singkaeo (Eve)
Jutarat Singkaeo, known as Eve, is a dedicated and emerging leader who recently graduated with the highest honors in International Business from Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (CMRU). As a native Thai, Eve has quickly established herself as a key figure in advancing the mission of The Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, where she serves as the Operations Manager. In this role, Eve is responsible for managing a wide range of local operations, including student engagement, partnerships, projects, and programs. Her ability to coordinate and oversee these complex elements demonstrates her leadership and organizational skills.
Eve also plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with local government regulations, interacting regularly with various agencies to ensure that all business services and activities are properly reported. Her knowledge of local policies and regulations has been vital to the smooth operation of the center.
With over 250 hours of Bitcoin-guided studies, Eve has earned certificates from The Saylor Academy, Coursera, Plan B Network, and My First Bitcoin programs. She is well-versed in foundational Bitcoin literature, including Thai translations of The Bitcoin Standard, Fiat Standard, and Inventing Bitcoin. Eve recently attended her first Bitcoin Conference, where she served as a partner, vendor, and provided speaker support, showcasing her expertise and commitment to advancing the center's mission. Her exceptional project management skills were highlighted when she led efforts to host over 75 Bitcoiners at the grand opening party of The Bitcoin Learning Center and served as the Thai liaison for a Bitcoin mastermind project in Chiang Mai.
Beyond her operational and academic achievements, Eve is actively involved in The Kostro Foundation's social initiatives, particularly in supporting disadvantaged children in the Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand. Her dedication to these social projects exemplifies her commitment to making a lasting impact in her community.
Eve’s combination of academic excellence, leadership skills, and commitment to Bitcoin education makes her a vital asset to the organization and an ideal candidate for partnerships and funding opportunities that aim to drive sustainable change.
Danilo III Garcia (Neo):
Danilo III Garcia, known as Neo, is a Filipino native who has spent half of his life in Thailand. He recently graduated with the highest honors in International Business from Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (CMRU). Neo’s trilingual abilities in English, Tagalog, and Thai make him a vital asset to The Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, where he serves as the International Operations Manager. His language skills allow him to seamlessly manage and integrate both international and local projects, advancing the center’s mission to empower disadvantaged communities through Bitcoin-focused education and research.
Neo has completed over 250 hours of Bitcoin-guided studies, earning certificates from The Saylor Academy, Coursera, Plan B Network, and My First Bitcoin program. While still building his expertise, Neo has been introduced to key Bitcoin literature, including The Bitcoin Standard, The Fiat Standard, 21 Lessons, Bitcoin Rabbit Hole, The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, and Inventing Bitcoin.
Most recently, Neo attended his first Bitcoin Conference, where he served as a key partner, vendor, and provided speaker support. He also managed the many moving parts to successfully host over 75 Bitcoiners at the grand opening party of The Bitcoin Learning Center. As the International liaison for a Bitcoin mastermind project in Chiang Mai, Neo has demonstrated his ability to manage high-level initiatives while contributing to the foundation’s technical needs, marketing, and the creation of new projects that support the organization’s mission.
Neo’s growing knowledge of Bitcoin, leadership in international operations, and dedication to the foundation’s mission make him an invaluable member of the team and a strong candidate for partnerships and funding opportunities that aim to promote financial inclusion and sustainable development.