Thought Leaders Summit
Welcome to the "THOUGHT LEADERS SUMMIT" - a private, invite-only panel discussion and networking session presented by Spartan Group, Pantera Capital and Hashed. This event will explore the latest trends and developments in dynamic sectors, sparking engaging discussions and providing valuable insights from industry leaders.
Join us for insightful discussions, strategic connections, and a shared commitment to elevating the potential of Web3.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
🕐 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📌 Marina One West Tower, Level 3, Room 1
9 Straits View, Singapore 018937
Agenda:
🕒 2:00-2:40pm - Panel 1: “The New Frontiers of Crypto Venture Investing”
Kelvin Koh - Co-Founder & Partner @Spartan
Franklin Bi - General Partner @Pantera
Ryan Kim - Founding Partner @Hashed
Moderator: Casper Johansen - Co-Founder & Partner @Spartan
🕒 2:50-3:30pm - Panel 2: “Will we see a resurgence of Web3 Gaming in the cycle?”
Aleksander Larsen - Co-Founder & COO @Ronin
Daryl Xu - Co-Founder @B3
John Linden - CEO @Mythical Games
Sascha D Mojtahedi - Co-Founder @Parallel
Moderator: Tommy Chang - Executive Director @Spartan
🕒 3:40-4:20pm - Panel 3: “Silicon meets Satoshi: the durability of AI x Crypto collaborations"
Himanshu Tyagi - Co-Founder @Sentient
Sean Ren - Co-Founder @Sahara AI
Mark Rydon - Co-Founder and CSO @Aethir
Kony Kwong - CEO @Gaib
Moderator: Lionel Pek - Investment Associate @Spartan
🕒 4:30-5:10pm - Panel 4: “Memecoin craze: is it sustainable?”
Ray Chan - Co-Founder & CEO @Memeland
Xulian HL - Head of Ecosystem @Hyperliquid
Sal Qadir - CEO @Bullpen
Moderator: Eric Nicomedez - Investment Associate @Spartan
🕒 5:20-6:00pm - Panel 5: “Towards a New Bitcoin economy”
Muneeb Ali - Co-Creator @Stacks
Chan Ahn - Founder & CTO @XLink
Jeff Yin - Founder & CEO @Merlin Chain
Ryan Chow - Founder & CEO @Solv
Lily King - COO @Cobo
Moderator: Melody He - Co-Founder & Partner @Spartan
Hosted by:
⚔️Spartan Group: Twitter | Website
Founded in 2017, Spartan Group is a leading player in the Web3 space. We are one of the most active venture investors and have backed some of the leading crypto companies and networks. We are also a leader in Web3 M&A deals and capital raises, leveraging our track record of working with world-class teams, deep expertise of the crypto industry, and unparalleled network to create collective value with exceptional founders.
⚔️Pantera Capital: Twitter | Website
Since 2013, Pantera has invested in digital assets and blockchain companies, providing investors with the full spectrum of exposure to the space. Pantera launched the first cryptocurrency fund in the U.S. when bitcoin was at $65 /BTC in 2013. The firm subsequently launched the first blockchain-focused venture fund. In 2017, Pantera was the first to offer an early-stage token fund.
⚔️Hashed: Twitter | Website
Hashed is a team of blockchain experts and builders based in Seoul, Singapore, Bengaluru, and Silicon Valley. We believe that decentralization can transform not only the global economy but the very fabric of the internet. Our mission is to accelerate the mass adoption of blockchain by investing our resources and empowering a new wave of entrepreneurs and innovators to create this future. We participate as core technical contributors to global infrastructure, and we’ve built a network of projects and people that connects industry pioneers with the knowledge and resources necessary to unlock the potential of blockchain.