Building & Investing In Positive (Sovereign) Tech - AI, Blockchain, Open Source, Art & More
Are you ready to be the architect of your own future?
We are entering the exponential age in the greatest technological transformation in all of human history. But who controls this future? Will it be a world of manipulation and addiction, or one of empowerment and joy?
The Sovereign Tech Summit brings together forward-thinking minds who believe in a different path with human-centered design. Join some of the world's leading investors, hackers, artists, and inventors to learn strategies on investing in, building, and creating a better future: Kate Lynch, Jay Freeman, Andrew Smith Lewis, Jeff Turner, Madalina Preda, Kimberly King Burns, Adam Robinson, Rob Price, Dr. Nisha Money, Evo, Michael J Masucci, Paul Hynek, Brain Mac Mahon, Chris Hughes, Jenifer DeSofi.
Free drinks provided by Kickstand Cocktails.
Panels & Presentations:
Opening Remarks: Who do we want to be as a species as we merge with technology? Presented by Kate Lynch, deep tech entrepreneur.
What is and Why Sovereign Tech: An overview including the current technological state and future. Presented by Jeff Turner, CTO the Big I.E., Chapman Adjunct Professor.
Why the goals of profitable investments and social good are not necessarily at odds. Presented by Madalina Preda, an experienced academic and business executive specialized in managing venture funds and business development who is passionate about advancing innovation, education and research for the greater good.
Navigating the Digital Frontier: AI, Bitcoin Astronomy, and The Vibe Shift: Explore AI's role in enhancing human capabilities, the implications of Bitcoin Astronomy, and The Vibe Shift in our culture. Discover how these fields interconnect and potentially shape our future. Presented by AI pioneer and Alai Founder & CEO Andrew Smith Lewis, Jenifer DeSofi, a cultural futurist and creative catalyst who navigates the intricacy of human experience, and Paul Hynek, a Wharton MBA, professor of finance and crypto at Pepperdine, and played a key role in launching the world's first quantum-resistant blockchain.
Creating Tech Systems of Trust (Centralized & Not): Presented by Legendary Hacker, AI & Crypto Super Star, Chris Hughes.
The Hardware Dilemma: Jay Freeman (saurik) creator of Cydia, the jailbreaker for the IPhone app store, and CTO of Orchid will examine how Apple, Microsoft, and other hardware titans are squeezing away the ability to run sovereign software on their devices.
Sovereign Financial Solutions & Investments: Founder & CIO of Sound Money Capital, Rob Price, will present a historical look at money, the Federal Reserve, gold, BTC, crypto and future financial structures to protect against inflation and have high ROI. Then, digital media, clean technology energy, and blockchain expert, Kimberly King Burns, will join Price for a discussion on how to invest in fintech and other forms sovereign tech especially in regards to emerging markets and the unbanked.
Building Virtual Worlds - AR/XR/VR expert EVO will give an artful presentation on the how and the why of making magnificent worlds that benefit humanity.
Sovereign Holistic Health Tech - a quick introduction to the future of ancient medicine colliding with cutting edge technology by inventor, filmmaker, and global health and integrative medicine specialist Dr. Nisha Money.
Ethical AI/ AGI/ ASI Panel – how can we ensure a human-in-the-loop, freedom focused future? Presented by Evo, award winning, digital artist pioneer, Santa Monica Arts Commissioner and Tech ethicist Michael J Masucci, Kate Lynch, and more!
Open Source Panel: An in-depth look at the open source movement by Jay Freeman, Jeff Turner, Kate Lynch& more!
How to Own Your Future: All of the STS speakers offering solutions as well as a group Q&A
Closing Remarks: Kate Lynch
Performance Art Rant and Projections: Michael J Masucci
Networking & Art
PARKING: Park in the mall, take an elevator or escalator to the third (top) floor, face the Cheesecake Factory, look to the right, you will see Expert Dojo.
Art by Michael J Masucci
In collaboration with The Female Funders Club (FFC), tech-oriented investors: Angels, LPs, GPs, Family Offices, Asset Managers & Allocators, Wealth Managers, and women who are interested in starting their tech investment journey this year. The FFC is committed to empowering, building community, breaking down barriers, and advancing women in investing.
Special thanks to Shwetha of TFI Hub,, Michael J Masucci, Jenn Byrne, Expert Dojo, Madalina Preda, Rohan Raj, and Ash!
In collaboration with Crypto Mondays L.A.: an educational, monthly meetup that discusses crypto and all things blockchain related.
Kickstand Cocktails is a premium, vodka-based cocktail with a spicy kick! Featuring 3 approachable heat levels, no added sugar or artificial ingredients, and only 105 calories, there’s a delicious spicy cocktail for all consumers.
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In collaboration with Westside Digital Mix, a networking group for digital media & entertainment professionals who live or work on the Westside in Los Angeles — from the South Bay to Malibu, Culver City to the Pacific Ocean
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