Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, is Bermuda’s youngest Premier. He is a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business ... Read Full Bio
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Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, is Bermuda’s youngest Premier. He is a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business ... Read Full Bio
Hon. E. David Burt,JP, MP
Premier the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, is Bermuda’s youngest Premier. He is a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Information Systems. He was awarded The George Washington University Presidential Administrative Fellowship and received his Master of Science degree in Information Systems Development in 2003. Mr. Burt attained a Project Management Professional certification in 2009. He is also a licensed private pilot. An entrepreneur, Premier Burt started GMD Consulting Limited, an IT consulting company focusing on project management. He served as President since its inception until 2016 when he stepped down upon being appointed Leader of the Opposition. Premier Burt co-founded HITCH Limited and was the lead developer for the award winning HITCH Mobile App enabling Bermuda Residents to hail taxis. In the past, Premier Burt has served on the Tourism Board, National Training Board, as a Director of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and has been a Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Burt is also active in local and international public service and community organizations. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the Western Stars Sports Club, and the Devonshire Recreation Club. Premier Burt and his wife Kristin have two children, Nia and Edward.
Known as a globally renowned Internet thought leader. In 1995 defined "VON" to stand for Voice/Video on the Net. From 1997 to 2008 he hosted/produced the VON Conferences. In 2009 ... Read Full Bio
Jeff Pulver
Known as a globally renowned Internet thought leader. In 1995 defined "VON" to stand for Voice/Video on the Net. From 1997 to 2008 he hosted/produced the VON Conferences. In 2009 started the #140conf events. Founded Vonage in 1998. His work in Washington is the reason services like: FaceTime, Messenger and WhatsApp are free.
Min. Caines graduated Oakwood University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a Minor in Political Science. He went on to obtain a Law Degree at the University of Kent, School of Law; and enroll ... Read Full Bio
Hon. Wayne M. Caines JP MP
Min. Caines graduated Oakwood University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a Minor in Political Science. He went on to obtain a Law Degree at the University of Kent, School of Law; and enrolled at the Royal Military Academy (Sandhurst), Territorial Army Officers Commissioning Course. Wayne was employed for seven years as a Crown Counsel with the Bermuda Department of Public Prosecutions. Minister Caines is the former Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Bermuda and CEO of SENIAC Consulting. Mr. Caines is the Minister of National Security, having administrative responsibility for the Bermuda Police Service, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Customs, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, and the Bermuda Department of Corrections. His portfolio also includes the Department of ICT Policy and Innovation, E-Commerce and FinTech.
Scott is currently the CEO of SparkLabs Foundry, a technology platform which curates the best startups from around the world to accelerate corporate and government innovation needs. Scott has ove... Read Full Bio
Scott Sorochak
Scott is currently the CEO of SparkLabs Foundry, a technology platform which curates the best startups from around the world to accelerate corporate and government innovation needs. Scott has over 25 years of executive sales, ,marketing and operational leadership experience in consumer Internet, Fintech and enterprise SaaS companies. His key focus has been on helping early stage companies go from $0 to over $100M in revenue and helping to build A+ cross departmental teams at an operational level of excellence expected by management teams and boards. Scott has helped these companies raise over $200MM in debt and equity financing from many of Silicon Valley's top tier VC's and continue to personally invest in many of the companies he is affiliated with.
X. Eyee is a Blockchain Ambassador at Google & formely at Microsoft, where she worked with Fortune 500 companies to launch blockchain applications. She is also the Co-founder and CEO of Harvest, a blo... Read Full Bio
X Eyee
X. Eyee is a Blockchain Ambassador at Google & formely at Microsoft, where she worked with Fortune 500 companies to launch blockchain applications. She is also the Co-founder and CEO of Harvest, a blockchain inventory management tool and consumer rewards app for the cannabis industry. A self-taught developer, X is passionate about teaching technology in a way that is easy-to-understand.
Emma is an Executive Board Member of Blockchain for Impact, which works alongside the United Nations, and is also a senior marketing executive who specializes in developing Blockchain strategy, an... Read Full Bio
Emma Todd
Emma is an Executive Board Member of Blockchain for Impact, which works alongside the United Nations, and is also a senior marketing executive who specializes in developing Blockchain strategy, and marketing, and has experience with creating effective public relations campaigns. Also a judge for the prestigious Canadian Marketing Awards, Emma's strengths include a proven track record of achievements and relationship building as well as completing multiple successful campaigns and projects simultaneously.
Jordan French is a combination of engineer, intellectual-property attorney, and dynamic creative with a penchant for rolling up his sleeves to market, connect, and build brands. Jordan French is be... Read Full Bio
Jordan French
Jordan French is a combination of engineer, intellectual-property attorney, and dynamic creative with a penchant for rolling up his sleeves to market, connect, and build brands. Jordan French is best known as the cofounder of the 3D food printing pioneer with NASA origins, BeeHex. French worked for NASA's Mars Gravity Biosatellite Program in 2004 and 2005, which looked at bone loss rates in mice. Mousetronauts, as they were called, paved the way for NASA to look into food systems, spurring the groundbreaking work of Anjan Contractor, the inventor of NASA's first 3D food printer. French, named a "top growth hacker" by CIO magazine, helped break the market in fresh-food automation and the partnership between BeeHex and Donatos and Grote Company founder, Jim Grote. In 2017 BeeHex raised a $1 million seed round to build fresh-food printers for desserts and baked goods, including pizza.
Chance Barnett is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and a pioneer in the equity crowdfunding industry who has provided leadership and input on new policy initiatives in finance and banking within... Read Full Bio
Chance Barnett
Chance Barnett is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and a pioneer in the equity crowdfunding industry who has provided leadership and input on new policy initiatives in finance and banking within the US and in foreign emerging markets. Chance is the CoFounder of Jewel and Managing Partner of Decentra Capital - a blockchain and cryptocurrency focused hedge fund - and was previously Senior Advisor to Global Reserve, CoFounder of CoinCircle, Founder of Crowdfunder.com, and has served as an Advisor on early stage investing to several groups including the Haas Portman Family Office and Rockwell Capital, a family office. In founding Crowdfunder, Chance played an early and significant role in JOBS Act legislation & regulation in Washington D.C. He has since been invited by foreign governments and private leadership around the world to consult on policy for entrepreneurship, finance, and access to capital in emerging markets. Prior to founding Crowdfunder in late 2011, Chance co-founded successful Internet companies in digital publishing, ad tech, and media, became a hands on angel investor and advisor for early stage startups, a Forbes Contributor on startups and crowdfunding, as well as a publisher and writer in the areas of entrepreneurship, advice, and personal development. More recently, Chance has continued to expand into new fintech frontiers where Finance and Technology are merging, including new ventures involving the usage of Blockchain and Digital Currencies within global banking and payments systems. Chance is a graduate of University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in Economics and lives in Venice, California.
Jill Richmond helps executives leverage blockchains and crypto assets to shape a new future, as well as working with teams in data science and analytics, IoT, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. As an inte... Read Full Bio
Jill Richmond
Jill Richmond helps executives leverage blockchains and crypto assets to shape a new future, as well as working with teams in data science and analytics, IoT, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. As an interim CMO she develops go-to-market strategy and execution plans. She is the Founder of Moonshots, a consultancy helping innovative companies harness private capital and educate three key audiences: the market, partners, and investors. She is a cofounder of the Digital Asset Trade Association and has organized private round table discussions with stakeholders, regulators including the SEC and CFTC frequently and is currently advising Jewel, BitGreen, SparkLabs Foundry, MOBI and Lionheart Ventures a venture fund focused on global existential and catastrophic risk. She is a contributor to Forbes, Distributed and Bitcoin Magazine, where she writes about the impact of emerging technology on culture. An economist and political scientist by training, she spent her career at the intersection of policy + emerging technology, with 20 years consulting to technology-first startups and the World Bank and companies across industries including healthcare, education, media, finance, and hospitality.
Major Smith retired from the Bermuda Regiment in 2008 after serving for 22 years. He has held a variety of positions in both the Civil Service and in the private sector, such as:Director of Labour and Training ... Read Full Bio
Allan Wayne Smith
Major Smith retired from the Bermuda Regiment in 2008 after serving for 22 years. He has held a variety of positions in both the Civil Service and in the private sector, such as: Director of Labour and Training; Policy Analyst; Coordinator, Security Services; Executive Director for the Bermuda Alliance for Tourism, Aide de Camp to His Excellency the Governor. He has also worked at the Bermuda Department of Tourism, in Banking (both BNTB and Bank of Bermuda), wireless technology, information technology, formerly for the Ministry of Works and Engineering (now the Ministry of Public Works) and in real estate. Major Smith has a Masters Degree in Business Administration, a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and has attended numerous courses, seminars, and professional development conferences.
Recently named on of the Top 45 over 45, award winning filmmaker and tech entrepreneur Adryenn Ashley is used to transforming herself and others into riveting onscreen characters As a startup advisor... Read Full Bio
Adryenn Ashley
Recently named on of the Top 45 over 45, award winning filmmaker and tech entrepreneur Adryenn Ashley is used to transforming herself and others into riveting onscreen characters. As a startup advisor she uses her well honed techniques to transform everyday entrepreneurs into wildly successful business celebrities. As a mentor to CEOs worldwide, she is directly responsible for adding significant revenue to her client’s bottom line in industries as varied as Healthcare, Finance, Food, and Travel, as well as her dedicated focus to elevate women to the C-Suite.
Blockchain Triangle is providing a regtech solution to Bermuda for various Investors, Issuers, CSPs, and Gov’t stakeholders to process AML/KYC and registrations in Bermuda for various Investors,CSPs... Read Full Bio
Darren Wolfberg
Blockchain Triangle is providing a regtech solution to Bermuda for various Investors, Issuers, CSPs, and Gov’t stakeholders to process AML/KYC and registrations in Bermuda. Darren brings over 15 years of institutional finance experience and has served in management capacities at Bay Crest Partners, a US FINRA Registered Broker Dealer. Darren is a registered representative in the US and a holder of FINRA Series 7, 63, 55 and 24 designations. His previous roles included Head of Cash Equities and Futures Trading for BNP Paribas where he was a regular contributor to CNBC, Bloomberg & Fox Business. Darren also spent, ten years at Morgan Stanley and BTIG. Darren has start up experience at Broadform, an education-technology company, FlyClip LLC, a technology wearables company, and Housetab, a payment processing company. He has served on the Board of Director for Redi, a company that was sold to Thompson Reuters in 2017, and currently sits on the Board of AiX, a Natural Language Processing Fintech, and DLCC, a Regulated Lending Platform for Banks, BDs and Custody Providers. Darren has VC and product development experience working for Sony’s Design Center, and as part of Sony’s Venture Capital Group. Darren graduated with a BFA from the University of Michigan in 1998, and graduated with an MBA from the Chicago Booth School of Business in 2003.
Alan’s purpose in life is to inspire and educate future leaders to think and act in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable way. Alan is the CEO of MetaVRse, a global leader in XR Technology (Virt... Read Full Bio
Alan Smithson
Alan’s purpose in life is to inspire and educate future leaders to think and act in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable way. Alan is the CEO of MetaVRse, a global leader in XR Technology (Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality for Print, Retail and eCommerce). MetaVRse is also building the XR Learning Centre and was recently accepted to the Museum of the Future Accelerator in Dubai. Alan is a LinkedIn VR/AR thought leader with millions of views of his articles and videos. He is an Independent Global Advisor on the Business of XR to a select group of the world's largest companies, chief investment advisors, and ultra high net worth family offices. "Alan is true thought leader in AR / VR / XR - he's been building useful products in the space for years." - Justin Smith, Director of Marketing at North, Former Head of VR Marketing at Samsung USA. Alan is a founding member of the VR/AR Association, IEEE Mixed Reality Ethics Committee member, Mentor for a youth entrepreneurship program called 'The Knowledge Society' (TKS) and a mentor for Techstars Toronto and is on the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board for XR. Alan is also a TEDx speaker and a judge for the global Auggie Awards. Prior to MetaVRse, Alan invented Emulator, the world’s first touchscreen DJ System; used by Linkin Park, Armin Van Buuren, Microsoft, Sony, Heineken and more.
John studies the recent past for clues on the near future. He writes for Forbes and Inc. Magazine. John consults with companies like Singular, TUNE, Staples, ReadWrite, and SnatchBot, analyzing trends in data... Read Full Bio
John Koetsier
John studies the recent past for clues on the near future. He writes for Forbes and Inc. Magazine. John consults with companies like Singular, TUNE, Staples, ReadWrite, and SnatchBot, analyzing trends in data from 3.5B devices globally as a mobile economist. He’s built sites and apps, led tech teams, and built software for partners like Intel and Disney. He built the VB Insight research team at VentureBeat and managed teams creating software for partners like Intel and Disney.
Dynamic entrepreneur and venture capital acquisition executive. Outstanding track record in strategic business planning and development, capital and financial sourcing, multi-disciplinary problem solving, and tec... Read Full Bio
Michael Dershem
Dynamic entrepreneur and venture capital acquisition executive. Outstanding track record in strategic business planning and development, capital and financial sourcing, multi-disciplinary problem solving, and technology development. Strong technology-transfer background from government and university research to private sector commercialization. Always looking to assist new venture opportunities. History over the past 15+ years includes: ● Served as CEO and on the Board of Directors for Pharmasset, an Emory University start-up company. Successfully raised over $20 million in private equity funding and executed a $30 million research and development agreement with DuPont. The company went public and was subsequently bought out by Gilead Sciences for $11 Billion in Fall 2011. ● Acquired a health care service firm and grew revenues by 50% and earnings five-fold over first year and a half, then grew into MEDassurance holding group company. ● Functioned as acting CEO for a Federal Laboratory start-up company QuadPharama successfully obtaining $600K in sponsored funding, a license agreement with a major research Institution, and a Phase I & II SBIR Grant for upwards to $3.3 million. ● Obtained over 20-technology transfer licensing agreements and CRADA’s leading to over $2 million in funding for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. ● Developed the initial business start-up model for a University of Pennsylvania company that led to a successful seed round and eventual licensing portfolio company well-beyond the scope of their original intellectual property. ● As Chief Operations Officer for an Internet Product Company, specializing in Business-to-Consumer and Business-to-Business enterprises attracted over $500K in term sheet investment. ● Provided due diligence and execution for a major health care system to enter the mini-clinic/urgent care marketplace; ultimately negotiating initial placement sites with Wal-Mart and Giant Stores.
Cindy was recognized by the National Law Journal as a 2018 Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech Trailblazer, and was also recognized as a 2019 New York Trailblazer by the New York Law Journal.Cindy counsels cli... Read Full Bio
Cindy Yang
Cindy was recognized by the National Law Journal as a 2018 Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech Trailblazer, and was also recognized as a 2019 New York Trailblazer by the New York Law Journal. Cindy counsels clients on legal and regulatory issues in the fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency exchanges and fund formation, token technology, smart contracts, initial coin offerings (ICOs), security token offerings (STOs), initial exchange offerings (IEOs), cryptocurrency mining and blockchain-based technologies in a variety of applications, and handles inquiries involving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchanges. She also counsels start-ups and banks on FinTech products/services, including stablecoins and payment systems. Cindy also focuses her practice on patent, trademark and copyright litigation, U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution, opinion work, licensing, due diligence investigations in technology-based M&A deals, and issues and investigations involving U.S. federal regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the International Trade Commission (ITC). In addition, Cindy has negotiated and drafted license agreements, joint venture agreements, settlements in complex lawsuits, non-disclosure agreements, media and entertainment agreements, asset acquisition agreements, and other business contracts. She has also counseled clients in the sports, fashion and entertainment industries, and on legal issues in advertising/branding strategies across all platforms. Prior to her legal career, Cindy conducted neuroscience and cancer research at the Brain Tumor Research Center at UCSF, and danced professionally for various modern dance companies and choreographers based in the California and New York.
I would say that one particular industry cannot define my work or where my passions lie, but currently I am immersed in Blockchain, Healthcare, Emerging Tech, and Digital Assets. Our main objectives are to advanc... Read Full Bio
Aman Quadri
I would say that one particular industry cannot define my work or where my passions lie, but currently I am immersed in Blockchain, Healthcare, Emerging Tech, and Digital Assets. Our main objectives are to advance healthcare and collaboration through the Amchart platform (www.amchart.io) and other solutions through our partners. Current build initiatives include: 1. An EMR for the global market 2. A PHR (personal health record) for data aggregation and receiving clinical insights 3. A mobile app (Amchart Health Companion) with connected devices to engage patients 4. Clinical Analytics 5. Blockchain based Clinical Trial Management Platform I am a connector by nature and my new role is to develop our blockchain division into a unique consulting arm within Amsys, expand on our healthcare initiatives, develop new technologies, increase our VC/business acquisition goals, and above all else, invest in those people who choose to be part of our group. I know that my success comes from the people around me, and will continue to surround myself with the top talent who can help us to reach our goals. We have some amazing initiatives on tap right now. Our philosophy is to recruit top talent and create vertically integrated companies around them. Some of the areas we are succeeding: Amchart - EMR/PHR/Mobile app for patient engagement and healthcare data aggregation - www.amchart.io Amsys Innovative Solutions - www.amsysis.com Transwise - back office healthcare - www.transwise.net Amsys Blockchain and Emerging Tech - www.amsysblockchain.com Amsys Capital - www.amsyscapital.com Amsys Heart and Diabetes Clinic - India - www.amsyshd.com Collaboration is key in this space and we value our partners. Please reach out if we can help you or partner in any way.
Zachary Harding is Hyperion Xergy’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. He is Founder and Chairman of Hyperion Equity, a private equity firm with investments in entertainment, biometric research, agriculture, f... Read Full Bio
Zachary Harding
Zachary Harding is Hyperion Xergy’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. He is Founder and Chairman of Hyperion Equity, a private equity firm with investments in entertainment, biometric research, agriculture, fintech and traffic management. Hyperion was launched in 2012 by Harding and has grown into a middle market focused PE firm. Over the years, Harding developed a solid reputation in senior management and strategic marketing roles enjoying stellar track records in positions including Chief Executive Officer, Head of Strategy and Director of Marketing at companies including ATL, Wisynco and Red Stripe. He has often been dubbed a “rain-maker” and “marketing guru” based on several successful brand campaigns and turnaround situations. Notable Experience: From 2008 to 2010 Mr. Harding was seconded to the Tourism Ministry as Special Adviser to the Minister and Deputy Director at the Jamaica Tourist Board. He currently serves as a board member for Caribbean Airlines Ltd., JAMPRO (Jamaica Trade and Invest), the Sports and Entertainment Council under the ministry of tourism and the Urban Development Corporation’s Marketing and Communications committee and the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission. Harding is a past board member of the Urban Development Corporation, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Port Authority of Jamaica, National Education Trust, St. Ann Development Company, Montego Freeport and The National Gallery of Jamaica. Most recently, he was asked by Sir. Richard Branson to lead the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator as its interim Chief Executive Officer on a 6-month contract. In 2012, Harding was named as one of the Top “50-under-Fifty Business Leaders Shaping Jamaica's Future” by the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica and The Gleaner Newspaper.
The Bermuda Government understands the power and disruptive potential of this technology and has identified an opportunity to be a pioneer in this sphere. Bermuda is leveraging the island’s significant expertise in regulatory management and is a leader in the fintech space with cutting-edge Digital Asset legislation. The legislation creates a unique environment that prioritizes regulatory certainty, investor confidence and compliance with international Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. There are many benefits to the certainty and stability that this framework provides to the industry and this attracts the best-structured fintech companies to be a part of the Fintech Bermuda ecosystem.
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