Outlier Ventures' Open House presents The Post Web | AI x Web3
Join us for the second edition of Outlier Ventures' Open House, aligning builders, innovators, investors and ecosystems at ETH Denver 2025!
As AI reshapes the tech landscape, many Web3 founders are rethinking their roadmaps. The question isn’t how to survive disruption—it’s how to build within it.
AI isn’t the enemy. Like Web3, it’s shaping the next chapter.
The Post Web is the full story.
Engage with industry leaders for an evening of insights, conversations, and connections as we explore the convergence of Web3 and AI.
Outlier Ventures Founder & Chairman Jamie Burke will present The Post Web thesis—breaking down what this convergence means for builders, investors, and the future of the space.
Agenda
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Jamie Burke’s Keynote & Founder + Investor Panel: The Rise of the Agentic Web: How Do You Build in Permanent Disruption?
Featuring:
Butian L (CEO, Bless) - Butian is the CEO of Bless, and was previously an investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners and NGC Ventures. Before that, she served as COO of Wabi, a Binance-backed startup in 2017.
Her background also includes working as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting and Butian holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering from UC Berkeley and an MBA in Quantitative Finance from Wharton.
Christopher Heymann (Co-founder/General Partner, 1KX) -
Christopher is a founding partner at 1KX. With a deep technical background and history of leading multiple startups as a CTO, he has spent the past eight years advising teams on cryptoeconomic design, governance, and scaling decentralized systems. At 1KX, Christopher and his team focus on identifying and supporting category-defining crypto projects, equipping them with the strategic guidance, technical expertise, and capital needed to accelerate their growth. His work has been instrumental in expanding the reach of token networks and advancing them as a core pillar of the decentralized economy. Christopher is passionate about helping visionary founders navigate the complexities of building open, permissionless systems.
Matt Wright (CEO and Co-founder, Gaia) - Matt Wright has spent a decade turning decentralized governance from theory into practice. A former ConsenSys Director and enterprise blockchain strategist (J.P. Morgan, Mastercard), he’s driven by a belief that organizations thrive when ownership is shared. Beyond scaling developer communities and launching DAO NYC, he’s an advocate for mentorship programs that onboard underrepresented talent into Web3. “Decentralization isn’t a feature—it’s a cultural shift.”
Juan David Mendieta (Co-founder/Chief Strategy Officer, Keyrock) - Juan David is a serial entrepreneur and investor who previously founded two startups. Additionally, he has worked on central banking supply models and provided strategic consulting in the banking industry. In early 2015, Juan David developed a keen interest in the digital assets space and decided to draw on his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, quant finance strategy and business development to establish Keyrock in the following year. He is an angel investor with a strong passion for DeFi, Bitcoin and the impact of financial markets on society. Juan David holds degrees in Engineering and Economics, as well as Master's degrees in Macroeconomics and Innovation.
More speakers to be announced...!
Plus:
Network with leading investors, builders, and innovators shaping Web3
Connect with our portfolio companies and alumni
Enjoy curated drinks and canapés in a stunning craft winery setting
Arrive early to grab exclusive Outlier Ventures merch
Space is limited—secure your spot now.
🗓️ Date and Time: Wednesday 26 February, 4.30-9pm Local Time
📍Location: Revealed upon approval
🍸 Format: Drinks and Canapes / Keynote / Panel / Networking with Industry Leaders & Builders
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About the Outlier Ventures Open House Series
These are Outlier Ventures-owned events taking place adjacent to the conferences we all know and love. At our events, you will connect with our portfolio companies, industry leaders, investors, and builders in the Web3 ecosystem.
TOKEN2049 in Singapore 🇸🇬 2024 was a massive success with 1,200+ signups
Now! Our second ever edition in Denver, Colorado 🏔
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Disclaimer
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