Meet web3 founders: Vela Exchange & FX1

OffChain San Diego is supporting the Bitcoin and Open Blockchain (BoB) San Diego community where you will have the chance to learn what it means to create a web3 startup.

Have you been wondering how you can build a web3 project successfully and which are challenges you can expect? This is your chance to find the answers. Hear the stories of Anthony Oko and Trent Allen, ask your questions and connect with fellow crypto enthusiasts while enjoying free pizza & drinks!

When you arrive, you can look for the OffChain San Diego founder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-cordova/.

You can join the OffChain San Diego WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HqZmbRpS6aF97B23occ6Uehttps://chat.whatsapp.com/HqZmbRpS6aF97B23occ6Ue

Please RSVP on the BoB meetup group to participate https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-san-diego/events/298893272/

More on the speakers:

Anthony, with a diverse background spanning engineering, technical sales, and business development, brings a unique perspective to the crypto space. Having traded semi-professionally in forex and crypto markets, Anthony's journey led him to spearhead analytics for a multichain bridging project before assuming the pivotal role of COO at Vela Exchange. Join us as Anthony shares his invaluable insights, navigating the complexities of crafting a perpetual decentralized exchange.

Trent is a business growth expert, CTO, and co-founder of FX1. Trent was featured as a contestant on Killer Whales, the Web3 Shark Tank television show (airing soon). He has a notable track record, having co-founded, expanded, and sold multiple startups, including VascoPay which was acquired by the Novatti Group in 2018 for 1.6 million, and Young Henrys, recognized as Australia's fastest-growing microbrewery. Additionally, Trent's impact extends to the momentous growth of [AppliancesOnline.com.au](http://appliancesonline.com.au/), where he started as the 3rd employee and played a pivotal role in transforming it into Australia's largest online appliance retailer.

Details about the venue
🎥 Join in person or on the Edge Youtube Livestream
🚗 If you come in person, there is limited street parking around our venue as well as paid public parking at 950 W Ash st. as well as the Little Italy Parking Garage located on 715 W Cedar St.