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Back in Shenzhen, China – Meetups, Masterminds, Logistics Growth

In blog, business, china business, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

This will be a longer than usual video blog. Truly insane and intense back to back to back events, business development, and growth of teams and people and skillsets. Let me run down some of the highlights of this massive breakthrough return trip to Shenzhen, China from May 27 to June 5, 2024. Arriving – straight into logistics learning and …

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Hong Kong Bitcoin Asia Hyper Networking

In blog, business, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Back in hyper Hong Kong! 550am departure from Chiang Mai, Thailand – arriving a bit over 9am local Hong Kong time – but super smooth immigration, Airport express, and short taxi ride right into the mayhem of Bitcoin Asia. Started the trip with Forked, https://frkd.io/ a founder’s networking and VC speed dating full day event. And wow, – talk about …

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Forked Event Hong Kong: VC / Startup Matchmaking

In blog, business, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Had the pleasure of attending the Hong Kong Forked event, May 8, 2024 – right off the plane! From their site, https://frkd.io/ FORKED is designed as a combination of activities happening concurrently, focused on helping founders’ projects to grow: from industry leaders sharing insights on stage to Founders & VC networking in the matchmaking zone, facilitating the birth of new …

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Bitcoin Asia Hong Kong Event Recap

In blog, Events, handshake, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Had the pleasure to attend an epic Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong May 9 – 10, 2024. A massive event with booths, and speakers from around the world – speaking all things Bitcoin. It was a bit out of the way at an old ferry terminal- yet still thousands of people in attendance. Was able to reconnect with my …

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Ordinals Asia Hong Kong Event Recap

In blog, Events, handshake, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Intense Ordinals Asia Event in Hong Kong The third and final event on my first time back in Hong Kong since covid – saving the best for last here – is the Ordinals Asia event. Organized by my old friend Jan who is now CSO at Xverse wallet and some of his colleagues there – this event did not disappoint. …

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From Bangkok to Hanoi: Blockchain and Innovation

In blog, Events, handshake, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

On the road again, as my late Uncle Bill would say (rest in peace). And I take the camera with me, as always! This trip was a 2 city destination, first down to Bangkok for Southeast Asia Blockchain Week, and then the main event – Hanoi for the first ever “in person” Handshake hackathon. SEABlockchainweek was epic, the pre-events were …

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Oman Trip To Speak on Decentralized Domains & Community

In blog, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

First time to Oman or anywhere in the Middle East for that matter (not counting a layover in Dubai airport!) Have to say, this was not what I was expecting! Right on the Gulf, beautiful beaches, high-end hotels, malls, and shops. Yet I can imagine not the entire country is on the beach with high-end hotels and malls, but still …

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Another year in the books, turning 43 years old

In blog, family friends by Michael Michelini

Hard to believe I am turning 43 years old. My brain still feels like the 20s. Reflecting on last year, what an epic year of leveling up. Working on an entire new ecommerce protocol, pushing through re-building the Cross Border Summit, and trying my best to be a good husband and father all the while. Glancing in the mirror at …

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Won Top Prize at Web3 Spring Ideaton

In blog, Events, News by Michael Michelini

Been quiet lately on socials, just building and creating for the Loadpipe web3 ecommerce ecosystem – but felt it would be good to get out and network a bit so joined the pitch event at Spoke about the “Next Blue Ocean: Blockchain Ecommerce” and how Loadpipe and our first ecommerce marketplace on it, Hamza, will open the floodgates for a …