Manuel Maccou from Mosaic on Diverse Web3 Builders

Blake Stoner of Vngle on Diverse Web3 Builders

Our guest on this episode is Blake Stoner, the founder of a grassroots news agency called Vngle.  The name Vngle stands for various angles, and their goal is to bring all sides of a story to light.  They do this by empowering local grassroots #journalists that create content about their overlooked communities.  The Vngle platform is powered by #blockchain technology to verify the creators and their stories.  Learn more about Blake’s experience before building this startup and how you can join him on this journey.  Company website: https://www.vngle.com/ [https://www.vngle.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakestoner/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakestoner/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/vnglestories [https://twitter.com/vnglestories] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com [https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Monte Applewhite of GoSayHELLO on Diverse Web3 Builders

Our guest on this episode is Monte Applewhite of GoSayHELLO, a web3-enabled startup that allows their users to discover nearby people, businesses, and events with similar interests within a minute’s walk.  Monte launched the business two years ago with a grant from Algorand, and they have hosted successful events and created meaningful conversations for thousands of users.  Learn more about Monte’s experience before building this startup and how you can join him on this journey.  Company website: https://www.gosayhelloapp.com/ [https://www.gosayhelloapp.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monte-applewhite/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/monte-applewhite/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/gosayhelloapp [https://twitter.com/gosayhelloapp] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com [https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Founders of Project Pi on Diverse Web3 Builders

This episode features our first co-founder pair, Vandale Callender and Christopher Powell.  These technical leaders are building Project Pi, a pioneering blockchain node infrastructure company.  They have launched a physical node product and a distributed program to support blockchain developers.  Learn about Vandale and Christopher’s careers, their crypto journeys, and how you can help them create the next giant in blockchain infrastructure. Company Website: https://www.projectpi.xyz/ [https://www.projectpi.xyz/] Company’s X (formerly Twitter):  https://twitter.com/ProjectPi314 [https://twitter.com/ProjectPi314]   Vandale’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandalecallender/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandalecallender/] Christopher’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leftychris13/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leftychris13/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com [https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Jordan Harold from Blackchain on Diverse Web3 Builders

Our guest on this episode is Jordan Harold from Blackchain.  Jordan used the life skills he learned playing football at University of Missouri and professionally to power his entrepreneurial career.  He launched Blackchain, a cryptocurrency to support Black communities.  To prove the use case, the organization hosted their first NFT Fashion Showcase this summer.  Learn about Jordan’s career journey and how you can help him grow this new impactful community. Company website: https://blackchain.io/ [https://blackchain.io/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-harold-996a186b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-harold-996a186b/] NFT Fashion Showcase details: https://nftfashionshowcase.com/recap [https://nftfashionshowcase.com/recap] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com [https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Manuel Maccou from Mosaic on Diverse Web3 Builders

Our guest on this episode is Manuel Maccou from Mosaic.  Manuel is focused on creating opportunities for people and building memorable experiences.  He brought these together to launch the web3 version of Quora.  A question-and-answer platform that will employ blockchain tools for credentials and incentivizing users.  Learn about Manuel’s journey and how you can help him to create an amazing new startup. Company website: https://mosaicnetwork.co/ [https://mosaicnetwork.co/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelmaccou/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelmaccou/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosaicnetwork__ [https://twitter.com/mosaicnetwork__]   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com [https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]