Speaking Topics
Engaging presentations on Web3, blockchain, ecosystem building, and entrepreneurship
Expert Insights for Your Audience
Each talk is customized to your audience's needs, whether it's a keynote, workshop, panel, or fireside chat. All presentations combine cutting-edge insights with practical takeaways that attendees can implement immediately.
Web3 & Blockchain
Insights on blockchain technology, crypto ecosystems, and the transition from Web2 to Web3 for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Understanding blockchain fundamentals and the Web3 landscape
Real-world applications and use cases beyond cryptocurrency
Strategies for transitioning from Web2 to Web3 business models
The future of decentralized systems and their impact on industries
Navigating regulatory challenges in the blockchain space
Perfect for:
Business leaders, entrepreneurs, developers, and organizations interested in exploring blockchain technology and Web3 opportunities.
Startup Ecosystems
Strategies for building and nurturing thriving startup communities, based on experience activating ecosystems in Australia and beyond.
Key components of successful startup ecosystems
Activating and growing tech communities from the ground up
Creating effective support structures for founders
Building bridges between stakeholders: startups, investors, corporates, and government
Measuring ecosystem health and impact
Perfect for:
Community leaders, economic development professionals, university innovation departments, and organizations supporting entrepreneurship.
Decentralized AI
Exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, with a focus on user-owned data and decentralized models.
The current state of AI and where decentralization fits in
User-owned data models and their advantages
Blockchain's role in creating transparent and accountable AI systems
Practical applications of decentralized AI across industries
Ethical considerations and responsible development frameworks
Perfect for:
Technology leaders, AI researchers, blockchain developers, and organizations interested in the future of decentralized technology.
Fundraising Strategy
Practical advice on raising capital across different stages, from seed to series, based on experience raising over $100M for ventures.
Preparing your startup for investment at different stages
Building relationships with the right investors for your business
Crafting compelling pitches and investment materials
Navigating due diligence and negotiating terms
Alternative funding strategies beyond traditional venture capital
Perfect for:
Founders, startup teams, accelerator participants, and entrepreneurs looking to raise capital for their ventures.
Entrepreneurship
Lessons from the founder journey, from ideation through to successful exits, drawing on experience with hundreds of founders.
Validating ideas and finding product-market fit
Building effective founding teams and early hiring strategies
Growth tactics that work for resource-constrained startups
Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of the founder journey
Preparing for and executing successful exits
Perfect for:
Early-stage founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, startup teams, and corporate innovation groups.
Web3 Community Building
How to build engaged Web3 communities and organize successful events, based on experience with Solana Queensland and Gold Coast Blockchain meetups.
Understanding the unique aspects of Web3 communities
Strategies for growing and engaging community members
Organizing effective in-person and virtual events
Building contributor networks and fostering participation
Measuring community health and impact
Perfect for:
Community managers, DAO contributors, project founders, and organizations looking to build communities in the Web3 space.
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