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CEO & Co-Founder

Tweetsy

Tweetsy Inc. is a software holding company where we build, acquire & grow different Micro-SaaS products ranging in different niches starting from accounting to content creators.

Co-Founder

Zawwad U.

Gary Riger

BKLYN Software, Inc.

I lead BKLYN Software with a commitment to transforming startup ideas into market-ready products. Overseeing a team of dedicated developers and industry professionals, I've orchestrated the launch of over 15 mobile and web applications to critical acclaim.

- Achieved 90% year-over-year growth in the first five years, exemplifying our dynamic approach to startup project development.
- Directed a multi-disciplinary team of 25 engineers, designers, and marketing experts, fostering an environment that promotes innovation and excellence.
- Implemented product development strategies that slashed time-to-market rates by 50%, through agile methodologies and efficient no-code development techniques.
- Secured lucrative partnerships with top-tier digital agencies, intensifying our foothold in the pharmaceutical industry and boosting per-project revenue by 40%.
- Acquired an NIH grant for a groundbreaking biotech initiative, successfully navigating beyond Stage 1 and orchestrating its advancement into Phase 2, underscoring our project management expertise and scientific rigor.

Founder & Software Engineer

Stacks Open Internet Foundation

Mentor Clarity Smart Contracts

HeyLayer

As the Co-founder and Head of Product at HeyLayer, I drive the creation of innovative blockchain applications on Bitcoin. My contributions to open-source projects underline a commitment to the shared progress of the blockchain field.

Co-founder & CTO

Cointelegraph

Invite-only membership organization by Cointelegraph where experts are asked to publish insights on cryptocurrency and blockchain related trending topics.

Cointelegraph Innovation Circle Member

Bitcoin Frontier Fund

3-month membership-driven program for teams building the internet of the future.

Stacks Accelerator Cohort 1

Entrepreneurs'​ Organization

Accelerator Member

Forbes Business Council

Business Council Member

Goldman Sachs

10KSB Accelerator Program

The Roosevelt Investment Group

Associate Regional Director

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Financial Representative

Passionate about driving innovation and collaborating with talented individuals to make impactful products a reality. Over the next decade, my mission is to develop and nurture products that resonate with my core values and make a tangible difference.

Professional Milestones:

2020: Overcame competition to win the Scale Challenge by the Walton Family Foundation, a testament to my strategic planning and product scalability expertise.
2021: Selected as a first cohort member of the Bitcoin Frontier Fund (formerly Stacks Accelerator), where I deepened my knowledge and network in the blockchain space.
2022: Successfully launched HeyLayer and secured a total of $450K in funding, including $350K in pre-seed capital and a $100K Stacks Foundation Grant, underscoring my ability to inspire investor confidence and lead a startup through initial growth stages.
2023: Dove into Smart Contract Development using Clarity, venturing into Large Language Models with LangChain, and integrating OpenAI APIs. As an early explorer, I contribute to innovative projects like sBTC, which aims to create a trustless two-way peg for Bitcoin, showcasing my ongoing commitment to frontier technologies.
2024: Smart Contract Engineer for a number of Blockchain Related Projects, specifically on Bitcoin L2s using Clarity smart contract language.

Looking Ahead: As I continue to explore cutting-edge technologies and lead teams in delivering software excellence, I am eager to align my expertise in blockchain, smart contracts, and AI with the forward-thinking environments and ambitious projects. My diverse skill set and proven track record in product development, strategic partnerships, and technology leadership are an asset to organizations looking to make a high-stakes impact.

Skills:

Blockchain Development & Architecture
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Strategic Planning & Execution
Full Lifecycle Product Management
Technical Leadership & Team Building

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