42x Labs

Launch your software MVP in less than 21 days.

Co-Founder / Head of Tech

The Orthocorp Ltd.

The Other Guy

BlockChain Magic

Co-Founder / Wizard

Vertikal

Co-Founder / Blockchain Illuminator

NFiniTi

Co-Founder / CTO

Sharkaroo

A Digital Securities Product Management firm with operations in Paris, Bangkok & San Diego.

Co-Founder / CEO

Focusing on investment opportunities for blockchain related technology companies and tokenized assets.

Director, Sharkaroo Alpha Ventures

ICO Expert - Coin Governance System

Speaker at several conferences & keynotes on Distributed Ledger Technologies: Soi Blockchain, AWS Big Data & Blockchain conference, Sasin University, Chulalongkorn University, ...

Consulting, Advisory Roles & Public speaking

Jetsetcrypto.com - A streamlined travel ecosystem built on blockchain technology.

Advisor To The Board - JetSetCrypto

Advisor (Tech lead, ICO) - Conscious OS

DevOps Factory

DevOps application architecture, engineering support, infrastructure, troubleshooting across SME, and FinTech applications on AWS, Google, Azure, and IBM Cloud.

Co-Founder / Solutions Architect

Paychant

Advisor To The Board

NUXOS

NUXOS PUBLISHING TECHNOLOGIES

DISCLAIMER: Crispin Courtenay's latest AI gerbil has written my profile bio. Let's see how it goes.

Richard Piacentini (1) is a highly respected industry thought leader (2) and international (3) Software Development and Blockchain speaker. 

(1) Yep, that's me! That's a good start!
(2) The AI mistakenly identified my friend Keir Finlow-Bates as me, even though I didn't say anything.
(3) If you're interested, I live in Thailand as a French national, hence the "international" part.

With over 25 years of experience (4) as an extreme (5) software engineer and architect, Richard has a proven track record of delivering innovative and highly scalable solutions for his clients. 

(4) & (5) Let's not focus on that too much.

He has also coordinated multiple international conferences (6) focused on the Ruby programming language, cementing his status as a leading voice in the industry. 

(6) It started from 2006 to 2012, at first with 20 people meeting in a pizzeria restaurant; the significance of this now is questionable.

Richard is the CEO and co-founder of Sharkaroo (7), a Software Development firm with operations in Paris, Bangkok, and San Diego. 

(7) Sharkaroo? Brilliant! Crispin found the name, and I wish it was me; he was (moderately) drunk, however.

He is both a Blockchain Solutions Architect and a Senior Software Development Architect, which has helped him become a successful tech entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of leading development teams in five different countries. (8) 

(8) This sentence has 36 words and only one comma! 

An expert on blockchain technology, smart contracts, distributed ledger frameworks, digital assets, securities tokenization, software architecture, and software development, Richard brings high-level experience working with government, banking, media, and start-up partners. (9)

(9) Who gave you that list?

 In addition, Richard has worked closely with Crispin Courtenay (10) on numerous projects over the past five years, including developing cutting-edge blockchain solutions.

(10) Did you ask the AI to add your name to my profile?

In January 2022, Richard teamed up with Keir Finlow-Bates to engineer the largest NFT airdrop ever on the Ethereum mainnet. They distributed 1.5 quindecillion, which is 1.5 followed by 48 zeros, unique virtual land tokens, one for each Ethereum address that has existed, exists, or will exist in the future. (11)

(11) Still one of my best moments ever!

That began their experimental metaverse project, "The Orthoverse is Doomed!". (12)

(12) In the end, we all are, memento mori! 

Richard Piacentini

SGM Holdings 

Energy  - Commodities Trading 
Finance - Market Analyses, Trading and Investing 
Media - PR and Marketing

Founder

Brave Web

At Brave Web, we believe that exceptional web design shouldn't come with an astronomical price tag. Harnessing the capabilities of advanced AI technology, we craft captivating websites that resonate with your vision and fit within your financial scope. Say goodbye to compromise and hello to digital excellence – all without breaking the bank.

Co-Founder

Filling Station License

Are you looking to establish or renew your filling station business in South Africa? Look no further! At Filling Station License, we specialize in providing top-notch site, retail, change of ownership and wholesale licensing services that streamline the process and pave the way for your success. We connect you with the Oil Majors as well as the largest Independent Fuel companies.

"FUELING JOURNEYS, POWERING FUTURES" and transitioning the fuel retail industry.

NFT Today Magazine

NFT Today Magazine is an international media publication covering the latest NFT, Crypto & Blockchain news.

Editor in Chief

AMS Trader

AMS Trader - Eco System for novice traders and investors www.amstrader.co.za 🚀📈

Founder (Exit) 

WR Capital 

WR Capital (Pty) Ltd encompasses over 25 years of combined business and trading experience. Born from the desire to escape the rat race of the corporate world, the company raises capital which it trades across various local and international markets, using its advanced technical trading software and investing for growth using its business acumen.

Founder and Trader

Bright Day

Seed funding and Business Mentor to Bright Day (Mobile Grooming), delivering high class, boutique grooming to discerning clientele. 

Facebook @BrightDay

Business Mentor

Makwande Energy Trading 

Business Development Executive

The Elegant Group

Driving operational excellence through executing senior leadership, solid knowledge of the petroleum wholesale industry, business management experience and grounded knowledge of legal and financial principles and theories to achieve corporate objectives.
Managing all operations relating to a group of companies with a national footprint in the energy industry.
Initiating aggressive commercial and retail growth phases through efficiently planning and executing business, supply, sales and marketing strategies and projects.
Executing dynamic entrepreneurial orientation and ability to identify and pursue profit generating business opportunities.
Leading, mentoring, managing and directing a team of motivated staff focussed on achieving corporate objectives.
Managing and directing Employment Equity programme, policies and procedures: Chair of EE Committee.

Group Director

SGI is a 51% black woman owned project management company focusing on BEE strategy and implementation, zoning, environmental impact assessments, business strategy, fuel retail licenses and other related services. 

Involved in first phase funding without equity as well as day to day mentoring.

Serial entrepreneur lucky enough to see trends before they happen and media guy at SGM 🎙️

I see trends before they happen | Building sustainable business in Energy, Finance and Media | Founder SGM Holdings 

Host of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast 🔊📺
https://linktr.ee/SGMPODCAST

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roccostrydom.carrd.co

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