Our Team

Erik Ellingson is the Chief Financial Officer of Fortitude Mining, with over a decade of experience spanning finance, M&A, and digital infrastructure. He brings deep domain expertise in bitcoin mining and digital asset investing, with a background that bridges both traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem.

Before joining Fortitude, Erik served as CFO and Board Member of Block Mining, where he led the company through a successful sale to Riot Platforms in 2024. Previously, he was a partner and fund leader at a Chicago-based digital asset investment firm, focused on infrastructure and growth-stage investments across the crypto sector. Earlier in his career, Erik held roles in traditional finance at Wells Fargo, where he led strategic portfolio acquisitions within the asset-backed finance group, with a focus on industrial and energy markets. He then joined Lincoln International as an investment banker, advising on and executing M&A, Special Situations and Debt Capital Markets transactions.

Erik holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS from Elmhurst University.

Iggy Lai is the Chief Mining Officer of Fortitude Mining, with 20 years of experience in technology partnerships and data center infrastructure.

Before joining Fortitude, Iggy served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at HIVE Blockchain (NASDAQ/TSX), leveraging his expertise to drive meaningful collaborations and business expansion in the crypto mining space. Earlier in his career, Iggy held the role of Vice President of Business Development at GPU.One, assisting partners with over $250 million in equipment procurement and developing 100+ MW of data center space. He holds a master’s degree in music composition from the University of Montreal.

Lindsay manages critical projects, coordinates cross-functional efforts, and ensures operational priorities are executed efficiently. She holds a master’s degree in education, which underpins her clear communication style and ability to operate effectively within the crypto and mining sector.