How Karma Founder & CEO Steven van Wel is changing how we access the Internet

So what does the future of using the Internet look like? At a time where we are constantly questioning every aspect of how we consume data - from why it costs so much, to how we can increase coverage around the world, startups have been working to make the ISP world as we know it.

One such startup is the NYC-based Karma (https://yourkarma.com/).

During this presentation, Karma CEO Steven van Wel (https://www.crunchbase.com/person/steven-van-wel) will be taking us through what the future of wireless Internet will look like.

Some of the topics that we be discussed during this meetup

• Steven's story of how Karma began

• How Karma was able to grow as quickly as it did - 80 cities in 12 months!

• How mobile data ownership will be changing : why and how startups are changing the way you consume data across devices

• How affordable broadband plans are changing the ISP game

• Internet access for all, and literally everywhere :how this is not only possible, but how soon it can happen.

What is Karma?

Karma is the simplest way to get online. It's a pocket-sized device that connects all of your favorite gadgets to the Internet. WiFi should travel with you and Karma is ending the treasure hunt.

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Karma sells you the device, and then you pay as you go for data. There are no expiration dates, no contracts, no monthly fees. Karma changes the dynamic between a you and your carrier, leaving control in the your hands. Lucky you.

About Steven van Wel (https://www.crunchbase.com/person/steven-van-wel), CEO of Karma

Steven is a product guy. With the companies he has built, his mission has always been to create something that is simple and easy to use, but powerful.

He accomplished this mission when he launched his first company, Marvia, a marketing automation software company that was acquired by PostNL in 2011.

Since 2012, Steven has been working on his latest passion product, Karma.

As CEO of Karma, Steven manages the product team and oversees all product development, involved in marketing and selling and communicating product benefits to the public.

This mission of Karma is simple - make Internet access on every device better.

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Schedule

6:45 - 7:15 : Drinks, food, and networking

7:15 - 7:30 : General announcements

7:30 - 8:15 : Keynote presentation - Steven van Wel

8:15 - 8:25 : Closing remarks

8:25 - ? : Continue networking!