University Events

Description: Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are changing the way the world works as we speak. Take part in this key event to learn the inner workings of how the blockchain works, what are cryptocurrencies and how should you approach getting involved in this massively exploding movement.

Our first event was a home run. So our second event, we are going to take a much deeper dive.

We will discuss:

What Is New Finance? We explain the concept of bitcoin, and how its underlying blockchain technology is being used by hundreds of altcoins and Initial Coin Offerings.

How Do I Invest? We explain step-by-step how to get started with an online account, how to protect your investments, and how to buy, sell, and trade.

Evaluating Investment Opportunities. We explain how to build a diversified portfolio, how to analyze Initial Coin Offerings, and how to choose altcoins.

Research and Recommendations. We explain our top picks from the hundreds of altcoins and ICOs,

and walk attendees through our Plain-English Portfolio.

We will be joined by:

John Hargrave (Moderator) - John is the publisher of the investment website Bitcoin Market Journal (www.bitcoinmarketjournal.com). Their mission is to make the world of New Finance accessible to ordinary investors. From bitcoin to digital currencies to ICOs, their team of analysts provides plain-English explanations and expert recommendations. John has a wealth of knowledge and we couldn't be happier to have him join the conversation.

Navroop Sahdev - Navroop works at the cutting edge of the Financial Services industry, vertical technologies (like Blockchain) and Economic theory (drawing upon Innovation, Networks theory and Complex Systems), creating valuable Business Intelligence. Her experience includes scientific research, business development, team building and business strategy. She holds a host of leadership roles in the DLT space, both as a practitioner as well as a researcher, and speaks regularly at FinTech and blockchain conferences. She also serves on the advisory boards of a tech-driven companies, across industries.

Nicholas Napp - Nicholas Napp is an experienced technology executive with 40+ products brought to market including enterprise/B2B and B2C applications. 20+ apps for iOS and Android. Extensive history in VR and AR (dating back to 1992 and 2008 respectively). Increasingly active in a diverse range of Blockchain related applications.

Dr. Muhammad (Ali) Chaudhary - Dr. Muhammad (Ali) Chaudhary is a well-published data-scientist and physician working as a research fellow at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. His work focuses on big data methodologies on loosely structured data to tackle public health and health economics issues in the U.S. He has recently co-founded Inkrypt, a distributed content hosting platform, leveraging distributed computing and blockchain technology, to tackle the issue of censorship in journalism.

Rahul Chandra - Rahul is an award-winning technology executive with expertise in monetizing new technologies, creating new business models, establishing partner ecosystems and developing innovative sales campaigns. He has generated over $500M in incremental sales during his 20 year career across utilities, disaster recovery, telecom, Cloud hosting, IOT, and most recently blockchain technologies. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Coinscape Advisors, a blockchain-focused advisory firm that offers fundraising, legal, technology and business development services, and previously held senior leadership positions at several Global 500 companies where he drove exponential revenue growth of several business units.=

Please join us. If you have any questions, please email Frank Aiello at faiello979@gmail.com.

Frank Aiello - President

Rhode Island Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Association