Laura Birrell

CEO and Co-Founder

With a distinguished background in law, Laura brings extensive expertise in real estate, compliance and regulatory law to her role at Parallel. Motivated by a passion for innovation and a commitment to regulatory compliance, Laura founded Parallel with the aim of revolutionizing real estate transactions through the integration of cryptocurrency. Under Laura’s leadership, Parallel has cemented itself as the market’s trusted intermediary, offering investors a secure, streamlined and compliant way to diversify their digital assets into luxury real estate. As a thought leader in the industry, Laura is dedicated to advancing discussions on virtual asset integration, regulatory best practices, and the future of finance. She is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and events. Since the company's inception in June 2022, Parallel has successfully facilitated six real estate transactions totalling almost $35 million. “Our impressive track record underscores the value of Parallel’s unique services, and demonstrates the demand among investors for a secure, regulated way to diversify their crypto gains into alternative assets."