CS2: Shiba Inu Co-Founder Russ Davis on Meme Coins, Vitalik & What’s Next

Live from Consensus 2026 in Miami, we're joined by Russ Davis - "In Russ We Trust" - one of the co-founders of Shiba Inu, the meme coin that changed everything.

Russ tells the full story: from passing on Doge in 2016 (a decision that would've been worth $15 million), to taking over Shiba's marketing in February 2021 when it was stuck at a $2M market cap, to watching it explode to $40 billion in eight months.

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"In crypto, patience compounds faster than capital."

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HOW IT STARTED
Though it may seem like it lately, Russ Davis did not appear out of thin air. In fact, he’s been a passionate entrepreneur with various ventures over the last two decade. This includes owning a credit card processing co. in his home state of Connecticut, known for its healthy corporate atmosphere in the manufacturing and finance sectors. Russ was carving out a living, trying to find his path just like most of us. From penny stock charts, Russ was no stranger to risk. Then came Bitcoin...

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MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Who's this Russ guy?

Though it may seem like it lately, Russ Davis did not appear out of thin air. In fact, he’s been a passionate entrepreneur with various ventures over the last decade. This includes credit card processing in his home state of Connecticut, known for his healthy corporate atmosphere in the manufacturing and finance sectors. Then came Bitcoin.

CRYPTO RESUME

Co-Founder of Shiba Inu

Co-Founder of Shiba Inu, Russ founded marketing and within 8 months took Shiba to a $39 billion market cap along with his business partner "Neo".

NBC, FOX, FOX Business, CNN, CNBC

Recurring appearances on NBC, FOX, FOX Business, CNN, CNBC, Cheddar Business, Benzinga, the New York Stock Exchange and countless podcastsn

Bezoge - $1.6 billion market cap.

Following the success of Shiba, Russ led the meme coin Bezoge to a $1.6 billion market cap.

RFK Jr. Presidential candidate

Ran the official RFK Jr. Presidential candidate token $BobbyToken.

Navy SEAL military charity coin

Founded the Navy SEAL military charity coin "Challenge Coin" along with:

Rob O'Neill, who killed Osama bin laden

Edward C. Byers, Only living Navy SEAL with a Congressional Medal of Honor

Kaj Larsen SEAL Team 1

Jeff Gum SEAL Team 5

"Jesse on Fire" social media influencer

Crypto consultant to celebrities

Full-Time crypto consultant to celebrities and high net worth individuals, as well as 500,000+ online followers

"Millionaires are made in a bear market, not a bull market"

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RFK Jr backs Shiba Inu,

coin price soars by 23%

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Crypto investor went from bankrupt to millionaire

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Russ is someone you can trust to help you navigate you through the minefield of crypto scams
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WHAT WE ARE!

In Russ We Trust isn’t just one man’s vision of the crypto market. We are actually a dedicated team of crypto enthusiasts and investors who work together to build a community of trust. In the investment world, your reputation is only as good as your last pick; people only remember your failures after all. We are not sages; nor is Russ a prophet. What we are, however, is a family that backs one another and recognizes one simple truth: A rising tide lifts all boats. Whether you’re here for the picks or here for the education and support, welcome to our community. Let’s rise together!