Who is in the project team and what are their roles?
Zoe Braiterman, Project Lead
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoebraiterman/
https://github.com/zbraiterman
https://twitter.com/zbraiterman
Zoe Braiterman has experience ranging from cyber security, data science and system architecture to product development. Passionate about helping startups to scale, she also has experience as a teacher and business manager. Her work as a security consultant has included diversity and education initiatives in collaboration with UN Women, along with similar diversity leadership initiatives utilizing artificial intelligence and other technologies, and she brings her passion for change making and social impact to the Web3 space.
Alex Hochberger, Founder & CEO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhochberger/
https://github.com/scorpionmit01
https://twitter.com/the_hoch
An MIT alum, he ventured into entrepreneurship amid the dot-com crash, mastering the art of building impactful businesses on lean budgets. Launching his first venture in college, he has since become a cornerstone in startups, amplifying their growth. With an MBA from Duke focusing on marketing and management, he blends technological acumen with business savvy. Founder of Web3 Enabler, leading its ascent in integrating blockchain payments into traditional systems. Specializing in online marketing, software architecture, database design, and statistical analysis.
François-René Rideau, Mathematics & Security
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahree
https://github.com/fare
https://twitter.com/phanaero
As Chief Scientist and Lead Developer of Sky Protocol, a universal layer 2 solution that maximizes scalability and interoperability, powered by Cardano, François-René has extensive experience building on Cardano.
François-René has been making programming languages and distributed systems usable for 25 years. Alumnus of the École Normale Supérieure, Former Senior Engineer at ITA Software, he also worked at Google and Bridgewater Associates. While working in the industry, he notably maintained and rewrote ASDF, the build system at the heart of the Common Lisp open source community; he also kept publishing academic papers and speaking at programming language conferences.
Alexander Smart, Business Development & Compliance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandersmart
https://github.com/ChiLaBo
Alexander has always thought fast, but learned to think deep and sharp at UChicago. After studying law at Pepperdine, he spent nearly fifteen years guiding executives and decision makers through litigation, in matters ranging from shoplifting and speeding tickets to multi-forum international investment bank disputes. His practice honed his ability to quickly assimilate and master new information, and deliver that information clearly at any level of sophistication. Tiring of courthouses, he found his skills were readily applicable and desperately needed in the blockchain space.
Peter Hubshman, Accounting & Finance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhubshman/
Peter is a finance and operations expert focusing on early round startups. With origins in private equity, fund management and leveraged buyouts, in the early 2000’s he operated Internet Real Estate Group, a Web 2.0 studio in Boston which successfully developed businesses including Creditcards.com; Phone.com; Luggage.com; Jeans.com and a dozen other early primary domain businesses. There, his pioneering team of engineers created some of the earliest successful affiliate marketing and advertising platforms on the Internet, and were early experts in search engine optimization.
Niles Lee-Smith, Project Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/niles-lee-smith/
An experienced professional with a dedication to driving positive change in both the real and digital world, he has a proven track record in cross-functional teams, risk management, and project leadership. In his current role with Web3 Enabler, he is helping pioneer innovative accounting solutions for blockchain and crypto payments. As a former Project Manager at Brown Brothers Harriman, he led the Smart Capture project, achieving significant success in automating trade instruction processing. His skill set encompasses expertise in project management methodologies, team coordination, and proficiency in various technical tools. This technical experience complements a strong foundation in strategic planning and process improvement. He holds a degree from the Kogod School of Business at American University and continues to actively seek opportunities to contribute his technical and strategic expertise for product and market validation initiatives.
Rebeca Kaplan, Design & Marketing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecakaplan/
Rebeca Kaplan brings over a decade of rich experience in UX/UI design, marketing to the cutting edge world of web3. Her extensive background in product design is highlighted by her achievements in fostering communities and spearheading innovative projects. Rebeca has been instrumental in developing a thriving community of over 600 UX/UI designers, guiding them through more than 100 design sprints focused on collaboration and innovation within the digital landscape.
Spencer Goldberg, Full Stack JavaScript Developer
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencermgoldberg>
https://github.com/spencergoldberg1
Spencer is finishing his degree in Data Science and Analytics at Florida Atlantic University, with a focus in Artificial Intelligence. He has a deep passion for all things tech, especially app and web development. Throughout his academic career, Spencer has taken part in numerous projects where he has successfully integrated his love for technology with practical problem-solving. He’s always on the hunt for new tools and technologies that can improve everyday life and business operations. His professional experience includes developing web and data solutions in industries ranging from Hospitality to Healthcare, and he has several apps listed in the App Store. He uses technologies like Node.js, React, and Google Cloud extensively. His expertise in creating and implementing custom API solutions is particularly valuable in his current role as a Developer at Web3 Enabler.
Kristina Beacom, Business Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbeacom
Kristina is an experienced Business Development and Operations Manager. She has over 10 years of expertise in driving cross-functional initiatives crucial to company growth and operational efficiency. Kristina has a strong background in data analysis, solution design, and implementation, with a focus on customer impact, cost management, and operational complexity, and has been instrumental in delivering results. In her most recent role, she managed investment operations for Netcapital, a crowdfunding platform. She has also been instrumental in the growth phase of a semiconductor startup including strategic planning for lab and office facilities, IT, and process creation/implementation. Kristina has a breadth of experience across several industries including aviation, fintech, law, and medical devices. She has a B.A. in Political Science from Brigham Young University and an M.A. in Political Management from George Washington University.
