I'm currently applying the power of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to help facilitate the transition away from the antiquated payments rails of the 20th Century. The world is experiencing rapid financial experimentation and evolution; with new payments rails and Decentralized protocols - Chariot is a critical infrastructure play for these economic transitions - and represents an essential upgrade to the antiquated fiat payment systems - necessary for our digital, hyperconnected world. I and Chariot's amazing engineering team salvaged a previous failed startup through a complete rebrand/reorg/restructure/recapitalization after inexperienced founders quit without realizing the potential of revolutionary technology. With a professional team, Chariot is adequately positioned to launch. I've hired world-class individuals into the CEO & COO roles, and despite colossal market disruptions in banking, decentralized finance, and even with our former banking and integration partners dissolving, we're moving ahead towards launch.I've worked on >10 startups - Lack of grit (the ability to keep going after setback while learning from mistakes and yet still inspiring people) is why some quit before even understanding the potential of what they can create.**I have experiences in: AR/VR tech, fintech, broadcasting/streaming tech, wearable tech, entertainment tech, deep field work, advanced research, and in developing curricula/partnerships for higher education and research. Recent (past 5 years) focus has been capital raising, business development, and mitigating bad actors.FOCUS:FintechEarly Stage Business DevelopmentCapital RaisingStrategic Relations & PositioningElectronic Platform & Product DevelopmentProject & Program ManagementUniversity/Industry Relations and DevelopmentDeep Field ResearchI have a personal goal to support R&D necessary for progress towards human habitability and sustainability in space.**Because some people have asked, the rock formation in my banner pic is in Vasquez, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains in northern Los Angeles County, California (near Hollywood), where Kirk fought the Gorn. Observe the Prime Directive: Don't throw boulders at other beings.Edit: In the spirit of copying everything that has already been done, not surprisingly, the new Trek movies used the same set location for the death of Spock's mother. Lazy writing, indeed - even if a beautiful setting.Edit2: I finally saw Radiohead's "High and Dry" video, also Shot at Vasquez - however, not in technicolor. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3umTJn8