Web3: Privacy Solutions + Marketing Workshop

Join us for an exciting evening of learning and networking with fellow blockchain enthusiasts! Enjoy dinner & libations provided by our sponsors, while learning from industry leaders about the most important trends & innovations in blockchain technology surrounding privacy & scalability. We are thrilled to be hosting two phenomenal speakers who will provide valuable insight & deep dive into the various technologies used to scale the Web3 ecosystem while protecting user privacy. And for the tech start-ups out there, we will also be hosting an engaging marketing workshop with a special focus for web3 companies!

Program Highlights

Saif Akhtar | Let’s Dive Into Privacy Protocols!

Head of Products, Panther Protocol

Saif Akhtar is a technology professional with over 18 years of experience working at building and scaling software solutions for global enterprises. He is currently Head of Products at Panther Protocol – a decentralized protocol that enables end-to-end privacy in DeFi using zero-knowledge proofs. Saif holds a bachelors degree in Maths and Physics, Masters degree in Computer Science and a Masters degree in Blockchain Technology from UNIC. Saif has served in multiple roles from being a developer early on to designing/architecting softwares and then taking over conceptualizing and building products while managing the outcomes. Saif is generally passionate about the role of technology in changing human and societal behaviors and loves to innovate and bring new ideas to fruition.

In this engaging talk, Saif will enhance your understanding of the most prominent protocols scaling the Web3 ecosystem while protecting user privacy. Learn the tech behind zero knowledge proofs and other protocols that enable secure and private transactions on public blockchains.

Faith Richardson | Workshop for Marketing Web3 & Tech Companies

Founder, Mitzi Development

Faith Richardson brings you the secrets and innovative strategies she and her team use in her digital marketing agency to make her clients more successful and grow their customer base. As an ambitious student entrepreneur at the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business, she is no stranger to innovation, the latest business marketing techniques, and high tech. She founded the up-and-coming Mitzi Development marketing agency, specializing in cross-platform social media content creation and marketing strategy, with expertise in web3 companies.

In this workshop, Faith will provide you with a solid understanding of Web3 marketing and the tools and techniques required to market decentralized applications effectively while instilling trust and transparency in your messaging.

Andrew Maurer | Let’s build on Semaphore!

Co-Founder and CTO of Rise Works Inc.

Andrew is Co-Founder and CTO of Rise Works Inc. with a life-long career in technology. As a versatile technologist and executive leader, Andrew has expertise in designing and building solutions for medium and large organizations along with several accolades in business leadership. Andrew brings a wealth of experience and passion as a builder and successful entrepreneur In web3.

His company, Rise Works, is a web3-enabled payroll & compliance solution. Offering an all-in-one solution with built-in KYC, compliance and contracts, and automated crypto and fiat payments that streamlines payroll, Rise could very well revolutionize global workforce management.

During this developer talk, Andrew will teach you all about using one of the newest and hottest open source protocols people are buzzing about in web3. Andrew will show you how easy it is to start using ZKSNARKS today with Semaphore. He will walk you through the use cases and provide you with an understanding of their SDK, so you can hit the ground running using ZKSNARKS in your own projects. Use Semaphore to coordinate what you’ve been waiting for: anonymous voting, mixers, whistle blowing, Anonymous DAOs, and off-chain for anonymous authentication. (Note Andrew is not affiliated with Semaphore, just very enthusiastic about the tech!)

Elizabeth Hansson | Your host and moderator

Blockchain CTO, community organizer, blockchain consultant, software engineer, University of Michigan Science alumnus, and one of our organizers here at the Michigan Ethereum MeetUp! Since 2017, Elizabeth has been leading the development of cutting-edge applications in the Ethereum Blockchain space. Here in Detroit, she’s helping to build community and support the growth and development of blockchain tech. She’s excited to meet each new face that attends our community MeetUp and strives to create an energetic and inclusive environment for all our attendees to learn, network, and be welcomed.

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