Blockchain Technology and The Future of Work
Founders in Focus Episode #1
Welcome to the very first episode of Founders in Focus. A show that gives you unprecedented access to the most influential startup founders in the world of blockchain. We’re on a mission to educate and inform founders and investors on the current affairs of the blockchain industry, providing an accurate and up to date perspective on the competitive business environment, global investment landscape, and the leaders who are changing the game.
In this value-packed interview, , co-founder of , gives us an inside look at what it takes to build a blockchain-powered company.
Tune in as we discuss:
- how he went from designing $100 million diamond skulls to building a blockchain startup powering next generation businesses
- what the future of work might look like
- the challenges that come with blockchain technology and building a blockchain startups
- the hype surrounding initial coin offerings and how to spot the good projects from the bad
- practical advice for anyone looking to get started in the ICO/cryptocurrency space
Colony is a platform for open organizations.
Colony enables people to build open organizations that run via software, not paperwork. It’s the future of work — built on the Ethereum blockchain.
Jack du Rose is a former jewellery and diamond artist, current blockchain nerd and cofounder of Colony.io & Ownage.io. He is phenomenally excited by the power shift our decentralised future brings. When not making $100m diamond skulls, or paradigm changing social platforms, Jack enjoys a nice cup of tea and a sit down.
Website: https://colony.io/
Slack: https://colonyslack.herokuapp.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joincolony
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