“What excites me most is my token; what I'm doing to help people by trying to help people with special needs like autism and mental health issues. But people love what I am putting together. We're just working our way, grinding to get donors and investors, for-profit and nonprofit –– and the token symbol is KWAN2,” Mezey says.
In a fun and high-energy interview from Bitcoin Las Vegas, Quile interviews Barry Mezey, who shares his journey from sports super-agent to blockchain advocate and journalist. Now the founder of the Barry Mezey Foundation for Autism and creator of the KWAN2 token, Barry is using crypto to uplift people with autism and special needs through job creation, housing, and advocacy. Unapologetically himself, Barry speaks openly about being neurodivergent in a space where he’s finally found community, purpose, and power.
Five Takeaways:
From Sports to Blockchain: Barry transitioned from a career in elite sports marketing to crypto after facing discrimination tied to his autism, ultimately finding acceptance and opportunity in Web3.
KWAN2 Token for Impact: Barry created the KWAN2 utility token to fund jobs, housing, and counseling for adults with autism and mental health challenges.
Content Creation as Empowerment: Barry believes content creation is one of the most accessible paths to employment for people with special needs and is building infrastructure to support it.
Crypto as a Safe Space: He emphasizes that blockchain is uniquely inclusive, estimating 50–60% of people in the space may be neurodivergent, helping him feel at home.
Barry’s Vision: Beyond media and tokenomics, Barry's mission includes building Section 811 disability housing and partnering with U.S. government agencies to tackle homelessness and mental health at scale.
“Do what you live, ignite a revolution, and change the fucking world,” Mezzey concludes.
Who is Barry Mezey:
Barry Mezey is a retired autistic and special needs individual who made history as a top sports marketing super agent. He represented high-profile clients including Curt Schilling, Tim Hardaway, AC Milan, and tennis legends like Pat Cash and Conchita Martinez. After founding and selling SMG, a prominent sports and celebrity marketing agency, Barry turned to philanthropy and blockchain innovation. In 2021, he launched the Barry Mezey Foundation for Autism and the KWAN2 utility token to support affordable housing, jobs, and services for adults with special needs. An accredited journalist and contributor to Roundtable.io, Barry is also a United Nations NGO Goodwill Ambassador and lifelong advocate for the special needs community.
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