The Bitcoin Revolution. What is Cryptocurrency and the Blockchain?

Bitcoin. Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies. Initial coin offerings. You've probably heard of them, but what do these terms really mean? The Rhode Island Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Association (RICBA) is holding our first networking event this January 17th. This will be a panel style discussion and with key experts from the financial world as well as startups who are building applications and advising across the blockchain. We'll be discussing different views on how the blockchain will not only affect our financial world but how it can be applied to different industries.

Our panelist include:

John Hargrave (Moderator) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhargrave/. John is the publisher of the investment website Bitcoin Market Journal (www.bitcoinmarketjournal.com). Their mission is to make the world of New Finance accessible to ordinary investors. From bitcoin to digital currencies to ICOs, their team of analysts provides plain-English explanations and expert recommendations. John has a wealth of knowledge and we couldn’t be happier to have him join the conversation.

Navroop Sahdev - https://www.linkedin.com/in/navroopsahdev/. Navroop works at the cutting edge of the Financial Services industry, vertical technologies (like Blockchain) and Economic theory (drawing upon Innovation, Networks theory and Complex Systems), creating valuable Business Intelligence. Her experience includes scientific research, business development, team building and business strategy. She holds a host of leadership roles in the DLT space, both as a practitioner as well as a researcher, and speaks regularly at FinTech and blockchain conferences. She also serves on the advisory boards of a tech-driven companies, across industries.

Nicholas Napp - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasnapp. Nicholas Napp is an experienced technology executive with 40+ products brought to market including enterprise/B2B and B2C applications. 20+ apps for iOS and Android. Extensive history in VR and AR (dating back to 1992 and 2008 respectively). Increasingly active in a diverse range of Blockchain related applications.

Dave Aiello - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveaiello. Dave is currently serving as the managing director at Token Labs. They develop digital currency payment services for web and mobile, focused on allowing consumers and merchants to conduct peer-to-peer payments using digital currency.

Rahul Chandra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-chandra-4315b7/. Rahul is an award-winning technology executive with expertise in monetizing new technologies, creating new business models, establishing partner ecosystems and developing innovative sales campaigns. He has generated over $500M in incrementalsales during his 20 year career across utilities, disaster recovery, telecom, Cloudhosting, IOT, and most recently blockchain technologies. He is currently the Founderand CEO of Coinscape Advisors, a blockchain-focused advisory firm that offersfundraising, legal, technology and business development services, and previously heldsenior leadership positions at several Global 500 companies where he droveexponential revenue growth of several business units.

Remy Carpinito - https://www.linkedin.com/in/remycarpinito/. Remy Carpinito is the founder and CEO of Esprezzo and CampusTap, a private networking and alumni mentoring platform. Successfully Raised ~3M from Angels and VCs. Remy received several awards including Suffolk Univeristy Entrepreneur of the Year ‘13, MassChallenge Finalist ‘14 and Constant Contact Innoloft winner ‘15. Featured in Ed Tech Times and recently published “Fast Forward: What is You College Degree Worth?”

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email faiello979@gmail.com.