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We are so excited to share with you the DC Startup & Tech Week 2024 schedule! If you are early stage to growth stage founder, entrepreneur, investor, or looking to work with startups we have 14 tracks of content with over 150 sessions, 250 speakers that have been curated for you.

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Founder-Led Innovation: Transforming Industries with Blockchain
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
National Landing (Arlington) Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Blockchain technology is driving a wave of founder-led innovation across diverse sectors, from tracking cattle and capturing carbon credits to revolutionizing gaming and comic book writing. This session will explore how visionary founders are harnessing blockchain to create immersive gaming experiences, establish ownership of digital assets, and enhance storytelling in comics. Discover how these pioneers are transforming industries by enhancing transparency, fostering community engagement, and unlocking new revenue streams
Speakers
avatar for Mike Toner

Mike Toner

Head of Marketing, EyeLevel
Michael Toner is a seasoned marketing executive and entrepreneur with a strong track record in leading cutting-edge technology initiatives. Most recently, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at Threedium, a 3D and AR tech company partnering with major global brands, where he played... Read More →
avatar for Chris Light

Chris Light

CEO and Founder, E-Livestock Global
Chris Light is a seasoned Executive, Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist, Innovator, Web3, AI, and Blockchain enthusiast with 25+ years of experience. He is a co-founder at E-Livestock Global, a Blockchain powered, award-winning, and globally acknowledged solution. Launched worldwide... Read More →
avatar for Shekinah Apedo

Shekinah Apedo

Blockchain Legal Advisor, LEX M3TAVRSE
Shekinah Apedo, Esq. is a seasoned professional with experience in crypto and blockchain, having worked as a Compliance Investigator at Bittrex and advised various blockchain startups on regulatory matters. With a focus on anti-money laundering (AML) laws and decentralized finance... Read More →
avatar for Corbin Page

Corbin Page

Owner, Paymagic Labs
Corbin runs a crypto app studio, Paymagic Labs. Previously he was an early employee at Consensys where he served as Head of Product for MetaMask Swaps, Staking, and Institutional. Before Consensys, he worked in tech at a couple large hedge funds.
avatar for Rick Gilchrist

Rick Gilchrist

Founder, Chairman & CEO, Vannadium
Rick Gilchrist is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and the CEO of Vannadium, a deep tech company that's redefining data. With a deep understanding of the digital economy and a commitment to data ownership and control, Rick has positioned Vannadium at the forefront of the Web3 revolution... Read More →
avatar for Brian Ellenberger

Brian Ellenberger

Investor, Blu Ventures
Brian is a part of the cybersecurity investment team at Blu Ventures, a DC-based firm that focuses on early-stage investments in cybersecurity and B2B SaaS. Prior to working at Blu Ventures, Brian spent almost a decade working in investment banking and was CFO for an outdoor apparel... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
National Landing (Arlington) Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 1000 N Glebe, Arlington, VA
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