Polygon Labs

 Guild Leader, Polygon Oslo

OffChain Global

OffChain Global is building a trusted global community where members can build their professional social network through virtual and in-person events and find the resources, both locally and globally, required to be a productive member of the Web3 professional world.

We welcome those who are already part of the Web3 world, as well as, those who are interested in entering it; whether that means starting a company, getting a job, holding digital currency or just learning the lingo for party conversations. 

Blockchain industry folks are plugged into the network 24/7 and are looking for an excuse to unplug once in a while to socialize. As the world becomes more and more on-chain, we see this as the perfect opportunity to go off chain to meet other passionate people in the space and educate newcomers.

OffChain meetups are for socializing and learning from one another so that we can stay up to date with the latest news and developments in the blockchain space. Going OffChain provides a casual space to not only talk about crypto but also make friends with people that have a very similar interest to us.

It’s also a great opportunity for those new to the blockchain space to learn from the old timers as they can catch them during their downtime.

OffChain was started in 2017 with the vision of bringing people together to connect on a human level. Our regular meetups are very casual with no speakers or sponsors but we have been known to have a speaker or panel from time-to-time.

Founder, Norway Chapter

BYT3WAVE

Founder

ScanWell

As the VP of Business Development, I have extensive experience in creating and executing strategic plans to drive growth and revenue. I have a proven track record of identifying and securing new business opportunities, and have successfully negotiated high-value contracts with key clients.

My expertise in market analysis and trend forecasting has allowed me to stay ahead of industry changes and adapt our business to meet new demands. I have also been instrumental in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, resulting in successful collaborations and joint ventures.

Through my leadership and direction, our business development team has consistently exceeded revenue targets and achieved significant growth year-over-year. I am also dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team, which has resulted in the development of new products and services that have greatly benefited our clients.

VP Of Business Development

✔ Successfully established and maintained strategic partnerships and business relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

✔ Conducted market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and expanded the company's portfolio by introducing innovative products and services.

✔ Developed and implemented effective sales and marketing strategies to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.

✔ Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product development, finance, and operations to ensure seamless delivery of products and services

Business Development Manager Oman and Qatar

As a project manager in the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, my expertise and capabilities were instrumental in successfully delivering projects.

Project Manager

Calibration and maintenance manager

Stay Ahead of the Curve with the Latest Web3 Tools and Insights: Trusted Strategy Forward-Thinking Brands | Metaverse Maverick

I am a VP in Business Development in the Oil and Gas sector with a big interest in cutting-edge technology such as Blockchain, AR/VR and AI. 

I have extensive experience in developing strategic partnerships, driving market expansions and increasing revenue. My key strengths include people management, customer engagement and problem-solving. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions, improve efficiency and achieve better business outcomes. 

With my extensive experience and knowledge of the industry, I am able to think strategically and develop creative solutions to complex problems. I have a track record of leading successful initiatives that have resulted in greater customer satisfaction, improved customer service and increased market share. 

I am excited to continue my journey of exploration and growth in this ever-changing world of technology.

Ole Scheie

THE 8TH GRID

The 8th Grid is the flagship AI Economy storytelling movement, newsletter, and podcast ecosystem for the disruptors, architects, and builders of the new economy.

At the intersection of intelligence, execution, and impact, this is where high-performance leaders come to sharpen their edge, share their frameworks, and go beyond the surface.

🎙️ CTRL-SHIFT-EXECUTE – Our weekly podcast featuring elite minds across AI, business, leadership, and design. These are raw, unscripted pitstops with operators and innovators reshaping the future.

📩 Layer8 – Our signal-only newsletter drop. Delivered directly to your inbox with frameworks, mindset shifts, and insights designed to upgrade how you think, lead, and build.

💡 Why We Exist
The world doesn’t need more noise, it needs more signal. The 8th Grid brings together the people and principles that unlock scalable innovation, internal mastery, and systems-level change.

🌍 Who It’s For
	•	Founders & Builders
	•	Visionary Operators
	•	AI Developers
	•	Enterprise Disruptors
	•	Strategic Executives
	•	High-Leverage Solopreneurs
	•	Anyone designing the next paradigm

Host | AI Economy Storyteller

GridForm.AI

I am currently leading a private systems initiative focused on rethinking how intelligence, infrastructure, and execution intersect.  This initiative is in pre-MVP, with patent-pending IP filed under a dedicated LLC. 

This initiative is focused on designing the next evolution of infrastructure. Currently in pre-MVP, the work centers on developing a patent-pending framework (filed) that reimagines how AI, human decision-making and machine systems interact at scale.

Founder- Private Systems Initiative (Pre-MVP, Patent-Pending IP)

NTT DATA, Inc.

I was selected to become NTT DATA’s Inaugural Global FinOps Innovation and Capability Leader. 

With a passion for harnessing cloud financial operations to deliver transformative value, I lead teams in building forward-thinking solutions that drive cost efficiency and sustainability in digital environments. As the creator of FinOps Carbon, I developed a specialized framework that integrates cloud waste reduction with carbon accountability, empowering enterprises to optimize spend without compromising their sustainability commitments.

My mission is to go beyond traditional FinOps practices by focusing on strategies that align financial stewardship with environmental responsibility, creating a net-new approach to cloud financial management. I collaborate across industries, bringing clarity to complex cloud ecosystems, and enabling clients to maximize value from every dollar invested in the cloud.

Driven by a belief that technology should empower people to achieve more, I work to advance the future of FinOps with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable growth.

Global FinOps Innovation Leader & Creator of NTT DATA’s FinOps Carbon Framework & Methodology

Americas FinOps Advisory Leader

Senior Director, Majors

Rackspace Technology

Global Private Equity Portfolio Director, FinOps & Cloud Transformation

Channel Executive, Private Equity & Cloud Cost Optimization Solutions

Provide strategic and technical expertise to organizations looking to transform their business. 
• Provide architectural recommendations on public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions communicated through: Microsoft Visio & Zoom.
• Assist strategic partners/VARs on solution design, customer business outcomes, and ROI optimization.

Finished 2020 at 501%

Private Equity Cloud Specialist

TripEasy

Responsible for helping lead TripEasy’s enterprise business developing efforts in North America by acquiring and cultivating new VARs, and net new logos acquisitions. 

Assisted VP of Sales on integrating new platforms to help business development managers automate their sales cadences.

Senior Client Director, Enterprise and Private Equity

TravelBank

• Responsible for new logo acquisition within the enterprise (>$3M) space through strategic outbound methodologies, marketing campaigns, and partnership opportunities. 
• Worked with ELT and stakeholders to decouple travel management initiatives, reframe requirements, and deliver strategic business outcomes. 
• Co-developed discovery and solution sales cadence with CRO
• 102% growth in net new acquisitions

Enterprise Field Leader, Private Equity

American Express Global Business Travel

• Responsible for leading and scaling AMEX GBT business development efforts in East Coast and Mid-West territories.
• Worked with executive leaders to maintain global partnerships with their strategic partners and customers by facilitating digital transformation efforts to allow their organization to connect and prosper at a global scale
• Averaged attainment: 196% of 12M quota

Manager of Business Developement, Private Equity

Regional Account Executive, Middle Market-US East/Central 
• Managed an account base of 250 clients in the US-East/Central-middle market space ($100m-$800m) space.
• Acted as a project manager and navigated customers through our entire digital transformation process to grow the share of wallet and acquire new logos
• Partnered and mentored Sales Development Reps to ensure company KPIs are met quarterly.

Regional Acquisition Executive, Mid-Market-Americas

Provided strategic and technical expertise to Senior IT & CXO’s with a focus on Small Business (<100m) space.
• Provided architectural recommendations on multi-tenant and private cloud solutions communicated through: Microsoft Visio, Clearslide and Zoom.
• Promoted to Regional Account Executive of Rackspace’s first ever Middle Market Acquisition Team.

Commercial Acquisition Representative

PayJunction

Business Development Executive,

Building a Better Future for All with DApps

“Every person, organization, and even society reaches a point at which they owe it to themselves to hit refresh—to reenergize, renew, reframe, and rethink their purpose.”
― Satya Nadella

Hello there! Thank you for visiting my LinkedIn profile. I would love to learn more about your story. Please hit the connect button! 

About me: I have been it the tech industry for over a decade. During my journey, I have connected with thousands of people, and have been mentored by some of the industry's best and brightest minds. My professional experience is broad; from advising  70% of companies in the Fortune 500, to consulting some of the world's largest Private Equity Firms in digital transformation. 

As I navigate and meet more people around the world, I am stimulated by their stories and find it energizing to understand their purpose in life. That said, if I can encapsulate everything I have learned on my journey thus far, I would say that it is truly reinvigorating to see humanity's relentless pursuit of progressive disruption. Satya Nadella calls it "Hit Refresh" and I find truly inspiring. 

My Passions: Helping organizations achieve market-creating transformation by leveraging operating frameworks that emphasize financial resilience and innovation. You will find me engaging with leaders innovating emerging solutions to help create a better world for all. 

Some of my hobbies: Traveling and embracing new cultures is a passion of mine. You can learn a great deal about a culture through food. Sharing food and learning about local and traditional cuisine is some of the best time spent. 

Volunteer work:
You’ll find my family and I volunteering at our local food bank and animal shelter. No one should ever go hungry and animals should always have a loving home.

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