Published
on 15 May 2017
Richie Etwaru, discusses the opportunity and implications
of blockchain as a paradigm to slow/chose the expanding
trust gap in commerce. He unpacks blockchain to a
level of simplicity to be consumed by those that are
just starting to understand and explore the paradigm.
He lays out a current state of commerce, suggesting
that every company is currently at risk of being disrupted
or incurring severe strain from a blockchain version
of itself.
Professionally,
Richie Etwaru is a c-level at a Fortune 500 Company,
an author, the owner of international patents, the
founder of multiple ventures, an experienced keynote
speaker, an angel investor, a member of advisory boards,
and a recognized thought leader in the area of digital,
technology, and design.
Specific
to this TEDx talk, Richie is an adjunct professor
of blockchain management at Syracuse University in
New York, he has delivered over 100 blockchain keynotes
across the world, he has written well read blockchain
blogs, he has been interviewed on blockchain in online
TV shows, and has advised governments and venture
funds on blockchain opportunities.
This
talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference
format but independently organized by a local community.
Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
