Julien Paredes 🐸

Blockchain, Metaverse, DeFi, NFT, Gaming Consultant - Partnerships & Strategy

MEMECON

MEMECON brings together frens from across Web3. Whether you're a seasoned s**tcoiner or nocoiner, this is the event you've all been waiting for!

We invite you to connect, collaborate, and revel in the sheer lunacy of memes like never before. In a place where creativity knows no bounds, in a space to let our inner degens out, go ape and take over!

At MEMECON, we embrace the degenerate spirit that fuels meme culture. This is your safe space to push boundaries, challenge norms, and explore the dark side of the moon. There are no limits!!! Get ready to RAID, BTFD and shill your way to Valhalla. No JEETS welcome.

#LFGTOMEMECON #LETSGETREKT

Co-Founder

APE IN VERSE

Merging worlds 🌐x🌏 with 🍌 & ❤️

- Identify relevant innovation opportunities and initiatives;
- Identify technological requirements for future innovative projects;
- Develop innovative ideas, concepts, strategies, and GTM; 
- Consultation, contribute knowledge and experience on markets trends;
- Provide leadership for partner’s teams;
- Alculturation & Education for corporate brands, schools and consulting agencies;
- Project and Account management;
- Product management;
- Web3 Marketing consulting;
- Develop and manage key partnerships with businesses and stakeholders in the DeFi ecosystem;
- Develop and own strategy process and framework for DeFi strategy long-term
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitive landscape, and partnership opportunities
- Provide a strategic perspective to product and engineering teams, delivering critical business insights and launching initiatives that impact the market (DeFi, Metaverse, NFT, Blockchain & Gaming).

Founder - Web3, Metaverse & Gaming Consulting

Wikiverse

By APE IN VERSE.
Wikiverse is a web3 community managed directory. It is the place to easily find Blockchain slang and definitions, creators, communities, builders, designers, brands, marketplace, events and more!

Missions:
- Contribute to knowledge;
- Empower Blockchain and web3 adoption.

Founder

PHYGICODE

PHYGICODE is a consortium of industry leaders involved in various aspects of Metaverse development, transitioning brands, products and experiences to a dual identity where physical and digital values coexist and enhance each other.

Missions:
- Contribute knowledge and experience of gaming, web3, metaverse, blockchain, and NFT ecosystems;
- Consultation on partners web3 and gaming activations;
- Strategise on phygital business activations.

Consortium member

Another-1

My mission on the advisory board will be to push the boundaries of the phygital revolution. Build a tokenized, dynamic ecosystem and shape the future of Another-1 platform.

Advisor

Tropee

Tropee is the leading NFT utility-as-a-service platform. We focus on helping NFT collections to create powerful utilities that delight their NFT holders.

Missions:
- Drive the end-to-end partnership business development strategy and execution, with the expected outcome of driving revenue growth.
- Design, evaluate, and pursue new agency and referral partnerships with various industry players.
- Build relationships with media, award shows, key partners, organizations and conferences to help drive awareness about our tech, our team and capabilities.
- Continually identify sales opportunities for existing and new partners, finding innovative ways to grow revenue and secure new accounts.
- Secure new and innovative integrations, distribution models, and co-marketing initiatives that drive revenue.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Customer Success, Product) to drive more partner sourced revenue.

Head of Partnerships at Tropee

LandVault (formerly Admix)

Ambassador

Metis Mind

Metis Mind develops pioneer business strategies in Blockchain and eSport for industry leaders, private investors, governments, and web3 projects.

Missions:
- Identify relevant innovation opportunities and initiatives;
- Identify technological requirements for future innovative projects;
- Develop innovative ideas, concepts, strategies, business and roadmap; 
- Consultation, contribute knowledge and experience on markets trends;
- Provide leadership for partner’s teams;
- Project and Account management;
- Product management;
- Web3 Marketing consulting;
- Industry introductions.

Project cycle management - Team management - Negotiation process - Public & press relations - Technical and financial management - Brainstorming - Design thinking - Problem solving - Digital strategy & innovation

Project manager I Grant officer I Fundraiser I Citizen Empowerment

Boson Protocol

Boson Protocol vision is to enable a Blockchain decentralized commerce ecosystem by funding and enabling the development of a stack of applications to disrupt, demonopolize and democratize commerce.
We have built PORTAL in Decentraland to enable decentralized phygital commerce and the world first Fashion Week in the Metaverse - $4 millions worth of phygital products (clients: Tommy Hilfiger, Cider, Hogan, IKKS, NGRAVE, DragonPass, ANREALAGE, Deadfellaz, 8sian,...).

Missions:
- Contribute knowledge and experience of web3, metaverse, blockchain and crypto ecosystems;
- Strategise on project trajectory and desired partners;
- Create a sustainable sales pipeline and report KPIs;
- Outreach and account management of partners;
- Outreach and onboarding of Key Opinion Leaders;
- Consultation, guidance and strategy building on partner projects;
- Managing partnership to the point of signing;
- Contribute to new potential Metaverse business and event activations;
- Represent the company and speak on conferences.

Metaverse, Web3 & NFT Partnerships

Alias Project

ALIAS is an innovative privacy-focused cryptocurrency, featuring two energy-efficient proof-of-stake algorithms, anonymous staking rewards, rapid transactions, ring signatures, and stealth addresses for privacy and anonymity, and a fully integrated Tor + OBFS4 layer for IP obfuscation.

Missions:
- Creation and implementation of the global listing strategy with cryptocurrency exchanges;
- Research and analysis on market trends and competitors;
- Organization of promotions and events;
- Contribute to spread privacy-focused cryptocurrency adoption.

Project Manager & Ambassador

I'm Julien Paredes, a seasoned Blockchain & Metaverse Consultant and Strategic Advisor, deeply immersed in the digital transformation of today's business landscape. My journey in the metaverse reached a pinnacle as the Partnerships Manager at Boson Protocol, where we pioneered the world's first Metaverse Fashion Week, collaborating with iconic brands like Tommy Hilfiger, adidas, Lacoste, IKKS and more.

Before diving into the digital realm, I dedicated over a decade to empowering civil societies through NGOs, touching on education, governance, agriculture, healthcare, and the economy. My advocacy extended to the halls of the EU Parliament and the French Assembly, where I lobbied for citizen-centric policies.

As an entrepreneur, I co-founded a start-up that revolutionized fundraising for NGOs by harnessing the power of video games & eSports, leading to significant partnerships with industry giants like RIOT Games.

Since 2013, my blockchain odyssey has seen me don multiple hats as a Project Manager, Advisor, and Consultant, honing a robust understanding of blockchain mechanics and adoption strategies.

I launched Wikiverse, a community-led web3 educational directory, further cementing my commitment to making blockchain technology accessible and comprehensible to all.

During my time at Boson Protocol, I spearheaded partnerships in the Metaverse & Web3 spaces, leading to the groundbreaking launch of PORTAL in Decentraland and the inception of the first-ever Fashion Week in the Metaverse.

Most recently, I've led strategic partnerships at Tropee, empowering creators to engage with their communities through NFTs and driving forward the notion that every digital interaction should be as rewarding as it is engaging.

Now, with APE IN VERSE, I've steered strategies that champion user privacy and deliver exceptional experiences, navigating the complexities of Web3 to bring our clients' ambitious visions to life. From ideation to fruition, I ensure that every project resonates with our clients' goals and exceeds their expectations.

In every role, I bring a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation, always looking to the horizon for the next breakthrough that will shape our digital future.

Head of Partnerships at Tropee - The home of NFT utilities 🌴

CreatedBy_

CreatedBy_ enables true 360° hyper-circular connectivity between physical products and their immutable digital twins. Through tokenization, we generate secure digital identities that chronicle the entire lifecycle arc of goods through immersive story-telling and memories contributed by both creators and owner(s). 

This "atoms to bytes" connection empowers transparency and traceability as a key differentiator, allowing creators to authenticate products and share narratives around ethical sourcing and sustainability. 

We're pioneering a conscious circular economy fueled by connection, transparency, and sustainable practices woven throughout the product's immutable story-telling journey.

This is the future connected, CreatedBy_ You!

Founder/CEO

Riot Insight

•	Produced and directed RFID inventory management system projects, products, and go to market programs for  e-commerce, mobile applications, client portals, data dashboards, and client on-boarding of new B-to-B  product and launch.

Producer/Director of Program Management

Reach-um Technology

•	Created visionary Web3 product prototype of smart apparel (wearable) garment which integrated fully printed conductive inks circuits, printed LEDs, and flexible electronics. Resulting in the creation of the state of the art prototypes, intellectual property, and U.S. patents.

Director of Research and Product Development/Co-Founder

Label Networks

•	Conducted qualitative and quantitative market research, consumer insights and brand strategy, resulting in 1 million+ consumer research surveys in 9 countries.
•	Hired, managed, and developed a staff of 40+ national and international researchers, analysts, designers, account managers, developers, and office personnel.
•	Designed and created over 1000+ consumer insight studies, global trend reports, market intelligence briefs, and market research projects for 100+ clients, industry associations and, non-profits in 15 years.
•	Experience in multiple market research methodologies for obtaining online and offline primary consumer insight that includes survey creation, data acquisition, moderation, interviewing, data analysis, storytelling, and visual design and presentation.
•	Developed and managed an online panel of 10,000 13 to 25 year-olds in North America.
•	Creative director and visual thinker playing a key role digesting large volumes a data, images, and concepts into simplified, inspiring, and creative ideas, strategies, and presentations, through visual design, storytelling, organizational flow, infographics, concepting, and innovation.

Clients include: Vans, The North Face, Adidas, Nike, Levi Strauss, Oakley, American Eagle, PacSun, Timberland, DC Shoes, K-Swiss, Reebok, Dickies, Helly Hansen, Foot Locker, Airwalk, Deckers, Columbia Sports, Timberland, Burton Snowboards, O’Neill, Bauer, Fox Racing, Alpine Stars,  Salomon Sports, Apple Computer, ESPN, Sony Playstation, Xbox, Fox Sports/Fuel TV, Red Bull, Tylenol, Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro, Monster Energy Drink, Rockstar Energy Drink, Sobe, ZICO Coconut Water, Coca Cola, Dr Pepper, Sunkist, Sprite, Frito Lay, Elle Girl, Braun, Energizer, Nokia, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Motorola, LG, Ford, Dodge, KIA, and Toyota, Polaris, MAGIC/Project Tradeshow, Outdoor Retailer Association, Snowsports Industries America, Surf Industry Manufacturer Association, ISPO Europe, and Recreation Vehicle Industry Association

Co-Founder/CEO

Rivals.com

•	Hired, managed and developed a staff of 10 program managers, established goals and conducted reviews.
•	Conducted and produced all feature and business requirements, UI design, architecture, and UX and specifications for rivals.com which maintained over 20 million page views per day generating millions in advertising and e-commerce revenue.
•	Designed and managed the development of the in-house content publishing systems including syndication, e-commerce, advertising/sales targeting, user experience, audio/video entertainment, message boards, and third-party application/software.
•	Supported and reviewed all site quality assurance, updates and launch cycles.

Director of Program Management

Think New Ideas

•	Department director for all interactive projects for the advertising agency with $50 million in annual billings, including, consumer/corporate websites, extranets, ad banners, microsites, and CD-ROM projects. Responsible for all cost assessment, concepts, budgets, development, client management for fortune 500 companies. Clients included Hewlett-Packard, Westin Hotels, and Real Networks.

Director of Interactive Services

Cox Interactive Media

•	Managed staff of 9 to create, develop, and maintain Seattle city-guide website, including content creation/negotiation, technology development, design, marketing and advertising integration, television, radio, and newspaper partnerships,

Senior Producer - seattleinsider.com

Starwave Corporation 

•	Managed staff of 6 to create, design, and develop the first websites for the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR).

Producer - nba.com - nascar.com

As the founder of CreatedBy_, I'm on a mission to pioneer a new era of circular connected products that merge physical and digital realities. 🌐💻 My passion lies in leveraging emerging technologies like blockchain, digital twins, and NFTs to drive radical transparency and empower conscious consumption. 

Through our groundbreaking 360° circular model, we're crafting a tangible blueprint for scaling circularity in industries like fashion. By tokenizing physical goods, we enable verified provenance, embedded IP rights for upcycling, and end-of-life recycling activations. 🔄 I believe merging atoms and bits holds the key to inspiring a new product culture aligned with sustainability. Join me as we reshape how goods are designed, produced, owned, and recirculated for a regenerative future!

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