SXSW 2019
No Token Gesture: Crypto Leaders Doing Real Good
Description:
It makes headlines daily. It lures an eclectic cross-section of humanity with promises of quick, exponential growth. It may just be the future of… everything. But does the blockchain have a soul? A heart? And the ability to be force for good? The answer is a resounding yes. While the culture, lexicon and storylines of cryptocurrencies might be mired in greed, a rising tide of well-intentioned industry disruptors are finding novel ways to promote social good with purpose-driven initiatives. In “No Token Gesture…” you’ll discover that crypto has a counter-culture looking to leverage the blockchain for altruistic work that both impacts the people in their backyard and communities across the globe. Hear how it’s possible to approach crypto with a heart — and still make a little coin. Or a lot.
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Takeaways
- Despite its unpredictability and get-rich-quick reputation, the cryptocurrency spaces is attracting those looking to make more than a quick buck.
- While more blockchain-focused ventures and entrepreneurs have a heart, they’re keenly focused on making some coin, too.
- Because the blockchain attracts a “best of the best” caliber of thinkers, their altruistic initiatives are also built to be at peak effectiveness.
Speakers
- Devin Thorpe, Founder , Your Mark on the World Center
- Andrew Jewett , Co-Founder, Aperture
- Jill Carlson, Consultant, Juno LLC
- Pete McCormack, Founder, What Bitcoin Did
Organizer
Evan White, President, Evan White PR Inc
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