Blockchains for the Real World


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For most, blockchains are still abstract and there are few applications with widespread adaption. This meetup will focus on real-world application relevant for your life or your business today or tomorrow.
Agenda:
6:30-7:00 pm - Food and Networking
7:00-7:20 pm - Intro to Blockchain for the Real World, Christian Kameir, Sustany
7:20-7:40 pm - Blockchain Trust in Trade Finance, Nigel Hook, DataSkill
7:40-8:00 pm - Achieving Consumer Protection through Smart Contracts, Andrei Jagodin, StayBit.io
8:00-8:20 pm - BlockchainBTM's Story - Victoria Brodsky, BlockchainBTM
8:20-8:40 pm - Ethernom Demo - Tim Dorcey, Ethernom
8:40-9:00 pm - Panel Discussion & Audience Questions
About the Speakers and Panelists:
Christian Kameir, Managing Partner, Sustany Capital
Christian has been a tech entrepreneur since the dial-up days and his current focus is tokenization strategies, smart-contracts and virtual asset investing. He holds a law degree from the University of Muenster. Christian is an official member of Forbes Finance Council and seasoned public speaker on topics ranging from high-tech investing to blockchain technologies.
Nigel Hook, Founder, DataSkill
Nigel Hook founded DataSkill in 1981, with a vision to develop skills that deliver extraordinary value from data – structured or unstructured. Today DataSkill’s TradeSun product automates and simplifies trade finance for banks and corporations, while enforcing regulatory compliance and intercepting Anti Money Laundering using native AI and blockchain technology. Growing up by Bletchley Park, Hook’s early career was inspired by Alan Turing and led to his BSc in Computer Science from Staffordshire University, followed by an MBA.
Andrei Jagodin, Co-Founder, StayBit.io
Andrei Jagodin is the Co-founder of StayBit.io blockchain project. StayBit.io is positioned to become a decentralized AirBnb platform, providing an opportunity to book vacation rental properties through Ethereum smart contracts. DApp, developed by StayBit.io implements a P2P stablecoin payment/escrow gateway and enforces cancellation policies.
Victoria Brodsky, Project Director, BlockchainBTM
Victoria is a Project Director and Business Development Professional, and co-founder of BlockchainBTM. Victoria has worked as a project manager and organizational professional with experience in mobile application technologies, blockchain, financial services, and health, wellness, and nutrition. She is a motivated self-starter, with high attention to detail, an entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent communication skills. Her expertise includes business operations, project management, PR, communication, writing/editing, and online marketing. She received her Bachelor of Science from UC Berkeley in Nutritional Sciences.
Tim Dorcey, Lead Software Developer, Ethernom
Tim Dorcey has been writing Internet software since 1992, when he wrote the first widely used videoconferencing software, CU-SeeMe. He works now as the lead software developer for cryptocurrency and digital payment solutions on Ethernom's powerful new smart card that combines biometric sensing, BLE/NFC/USB connectivity, capacitive touch UI, and e-paper display on a secure credit card format. He holds an M.S. in Statistics, with extensive experience in problems of identity, authentication and network protocol design.

Blockchains for the Real World