The Stellar Development Foundation spotlights three women on its Legal team, discussing their roles in product counsel, commercial agreements, and strategic transactions. They share insights on why diversity matters in blockchain and their experiences building at SDF.
The Stellar Development Foundation features Bianca Hearfield (Product Counsel), Sahar Bayat (Legal Counsel), and Christin Spradley (Senior Legal Director, Commercial Counsel) as part of Women's History Month coverage. The three discuss their roles navigating regulatory issues, drafting commercial agreements, and managing legal support for SDF's investments and partnerships. They emphasize why representation matters in blockchain, arguing that diverse teams prevent unconscious bias in product design and that blockchain's potential to serve underserved populations requires diverse perspectives at leadership levels. Each shares their career journey to SDF, daily responsibilities, and lessons learned in the industry.
