Introduction to Cryptocurrency, and the Journey to ICO
Details
The Push, Brisbane’s Entrepreneur Community, is hosting our next event 'Introduction to Cryptocurrency and the Journey to ICO' at Grant Thornton, Level 18, 145 Ann St on Tuesday the 5th of December.
Come along and listen to CEO of Skrilla Nick Heaney share the story of how his company raised $800,000 in their ICO (Initial Coin Offering).
Nick will also discuss the basics of cryptocurrency, its application, and how you can use it.
This event will cover:
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The basics of Cryptocurrency. What is it? How can you use it? Why is it so hot all of a sudden?
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How to run a successful ICO. What went well, and what Skrilla would do differently if they had their time again.
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The reasons Nick chose to run an ICO instead of traditional Angel or Venture Capital fund raising. (Nick has done both)
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What the applications are of Cryptocurrency in Skrilla, and how you could consider using Cryptocurrency for yourself.
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And Much More.
Drinks and Food will be provided, with plenty of time to meet and mingle before and after the presentation. We are also going to have a Q & A session with Nick so you will have an opportunity to ask whatever you choose.
Speaker - CEO of Skrilla Nick Heaney
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Nick Heaney is a Co-Founder and CEO of Skrilla. Skrilla have recently raised $800,000 in an ICO. The startup operates in the emerging electronic sports – or eSports – space, which is competitive video gaming.
Nicholas Heaney is also Co-founder and CEO of Puntaa. Since its inception Puntaa has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding across two funding rounds through both equity and convertible notes.
Nicholas was previously a Director in Mach7 Technologies (ASX: M7T) where he was involved in multiple debt and equity funding rounds, through to Series A, and recent backdoor listing onto the ASX.
Nick was also a Co-Founder of Stepsie who raised a small sum from Friends, Family and Fools to launch their initial product.
Agenda:
6.00 - Registration, Food, Drinks and Networking
6.30 - Nick Heaney Presentation
7.10 - Q & A with Nick Heaney
7.30 - 8.30 Networking, Food, and Drinks
Places are limited. Please RSVP to lock in your place.
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Charl Van Den Berg (Corporate Tax - Senior Advisor)
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Charl is currently in the Corporate Tax team at Grant Thornton. His main aim is to help clients grow and achieve successful business processes. Specialising in Start-Ups, Charl assists companies to enter the market with the following insight and services:
• Start-up tax incentives;
• Corporate structures;
• Valuations and capital raisings;
• Implementation of business processes.
Sam Schumann (Senior Associate)
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Sam is a Senior Associate at Grant Thornton. As a growth advisor to mid-sized businesses, he is involved in assisting clients to manage their daily operations, and deal with tax and compliance issues. His aim is to help clients unlock their potential for growth.