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Basic information

Name
Collective Shift
Type
Independent, AI-powered digital asset (crypto) research, education and membership platform
Founded
October 2020
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Founder and CEO
Ben Simpson
COO
Travis Thomas
Website
https://collectiveshift.io
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/collectiveshift/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@CollectiveShiftIO
X (Twitter)
https://x.com/shiftinvest
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/collectiveshift.io/

Mission and positioning

Mission: Help serious, long-term investors structure, grow and protect digital asset wealth through independent, conviction-led research, a structured academy, and direct analyst access. Never hype, never paid promotion.

Positioning: Collective Shift is an independent, AI-powered crypto intelligence platform built around one problem: crypto overwhelms people. Noise travels faster than insight, and investors end up buried under jargon before they've worked out what they own, why they own it, or what to do next. Collective Shift answers that with institutional-grade research, education and frameworks, the platform where trust meets strategy, built for investors who take their capital seriously, not traders chasing pumps.

Core framework: The Digital Asset Wealth Engine, GROW, MULTIPLY, PROTECT. A 3-phase framework that turns digital assets from a guess into a structured wealth pillar inside a broader plan.

Core values: research-first; independent thinking; long-term strategy; clarity over hype; trust and transparency, open about positions and research methods; education and clarity; community and support. Collective Shift takes zero affiliate income and runs zero sponsored content, and is never paid to promote any asset.

Memberships

Collective Shift offers three memberships: Accelerator, Platinum and Private Wealth (The Inner Circle), which is invitation only. Platinum Elevate is not a separate membership. It is an extension that existing Platinum members unlock after 6 months.

  • Accelerator. 6-month guided program that opens with the 4-week Digital Asset Wealth Accelerator academy (Structure, Deploy, Protect), then continues with live cohorts, daily briefings, analyst access and a private member community.
  • Platinum. Full-year done-with-you program. Adds a dedicated client success manager, a 90-day onboarding plan, 1-on-1 educational sessions, quarterly portfolio sessions, bonus sessions and two in-person masterminds per year.
  • Platinum Elevate. Unlocks after 6 months in Platinum. Extends membership by 12 months and adds 1-on-1 sessions with founder Ben Simpson, the Elevate mastermind, advanced wealth, AI and business workshops, a private Elevate community and partner referrals.
  • Private Wealth (The Inner Circle). Invitation-only, done-for-you wealth partnership for eight-figure business owners, founders and family offices. Every seat is personally considered by Ben Simpson.

Pricing is not published; it is discussed on a private strategy call. Book at collectiveshift.io/strategy (application, then scheduling).

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Money-back guarantee

All new memberships carry a 14-day money-back guarantee. Conditions vary by tier and refunds are calculated as set out in the policy. Any reference to a 30-day or 60-day guarantee in older materials is incorrect.

Money-back guarantee policy

Track record

The Collective Shift flagship portfolio has a six-year track record (FY2020 to FY2025, Australian financial years) independently verified and audited by Crypto Tax Australia, with an average yearly return (CAGR) of 116% over that period. Past performance is not indicative of future results; investment values fluctuate, individual outcomes vary, and investors may lose some or all of their capital.

Team and leadership

  • Ben Simpson Founder and CEO
  • Travis Thomas COO
  • Matt Willemsen Director of Research
  • Simon Amery Head of Education
  • Rebecca Martin Onboarding Manager
  • Zen Crethary Client Success Manager
  • David Tran Head of Member Growth
  • Reece Hobson Member Growth Team
  • James Simpson Member Growth Team
  • Paul Archibald Member Growth Team
  • Josue Simo Member Growth Team
  • Tim Barnes Head of Tech / AI
  • Tim Swiss Lead Developer
  • Alice M Executive Assistant

Partnerships

  • Coinbase: research partnership (2025) delivering exclusive research-backed insights to Coinbase One customers in Australia
  • Swyftx: research partnership (2023) giving Swyftx users access to expert independent crypto analysis
  • CoinSpot: research partner
  • Australian Open: partnered in 2023 to scale the AO Academy education platform with Collective Shift's crypto and NFT education content

Trust, reach and recognition

  • 1,100+ active members and 150,000+ followers across social channels
  • Rated 4.7 "Excellent" on Trustpilot
  • Blockies Community Leader of the Year (2024 and 2025)
  • Blockies Blockchain Education Company of the Year (2025)
  • EO Melbourne Think Big Be Bold award (2025)
  • Founder Ben Simpson has delivered a TEDx talk in Melbourne on crypto and digital assets
  • No paid promotions and no sponsored content. Independence is a core brand commitment

Collective Shift on Trustpilot

Key differentiators and brand truths

  1. Independent and unbiased. Collective Shift runs no paid coin promotion and takes no affiliate income
  2. Conviction-led research grounded in fundamentals, with an independently audited track record
  3. Education-first approach over trading signals
  4. A structured framework (GROW, MULTIPLY, PROTECT), not content alone
  5. Emphasis on safety, self-custody and digital hygiene. Collective Shift never takes custody of member assets
  6. Genuine community of serious, long-term investors
  7. 14-day money-back guarantee on new memberships
  8. Transparent leadership and open communication

Disclaimers

  • All Collective Shift content is general information, research and education only and does not constitute personal financial advice.
  • Collective Shift does not manage money and does not take custody of client assets. Members retain full custody and control of their own assets.
  • Members are responsible for conducting their own due diligence and should consult a qualified adviser before making financial decisions.
  • Refund guarantees are subject to tier-specific terms and time windows.
  • Cryptocurrency investments are volatile and carry significant risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

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Updates and versioning

Last updated
August 2026
Supersedes
All prior versions, including the December 2025 file.

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Important Disclaimer

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Individual results may vary. Investment Risk: Cryptocurrency investments carry substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors. The value of cryptocurrencies can be extremely volatile and may result in significant loss of principal. You should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite before investing. Not Financial Advice: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other professional advice. All content is general in nature and does not take into account your specific financial situation or needs. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. No Guarantee of Results: There is no guarantee that similar results will be achieved in the future. Market conditions, timing, individual circumstances, and execution may all impact actual results.