Using blockchain to empower millions to own a piece of the largest distributed GPU network

Founded by Bram Cohen, the inventor of the BitTorrent network, Chia Network is building a better blockchain and smart transaction platform which is more decentralized, more efficient, and more secure.Chialisp is Chia’s new smart transaction programming language that is powerful, easy to audit, and secure. The blockchain is powered by the first new Nakamoto style consensus algorithm since Bitcoin launched in 2008. Proofs of Space and Time replace energy intensive “proofs of work” by utilizing unused disk space.Chia Network supports the development and deployment of the Chia blockchain globally. Chia Network supports chia developers and supports the enterprise use of chia with software support and chia lending.

Built a blockchain-based, peer-to-peer, decentralized WiFi sharing network.

I joined BlackBerry as a product management and business leader to help with the turnaround of the Company. I've had the great fortune to enjoy a rare opportunity: help build an entirely new operating system, platform and developer ecosystem. I helped ship new products in messaging, communications and collaboration. It was an incredible experience. Led teams spanning product management, product marketing, operations, business development and developer ecosystem tools. Functional responsibilities included: ideation and new product development; P&L, financial forecasting, roadmap, release and sprint planning using agile scrum methodology, primary research with large scale surveys, focus groups, usability studies, beta programs, operations management, product marketing.

Headed up a $1 billion business encompassing mobile data services and value added services for Sprint Prepaid Division. This multibrand portfolio spanned 11M customers across Boost, Virgin Mobile, Common Cents, PayLo and Assurance Wireless. I led a team comprising product management, operations and business development professionals responsible for crossbrand strategy, roadmap, product development, business development and product management of:* Digital media: full track music, ringtones, ringback tones, wallpapers, games, apps* Messaging: SMS, MMS, email, instant messaging* Browser* Social Networking* WAP deck and third-party relationships* Mobile advertising* International Long Distance* Off portal services* Mobile search

Product lead for $300M+ portfolio including SMS, MMS, email, instant messaging, address book/contacts, and more.Led a product and design teams to build an Virgin branded email and instant messaging solution, adopted by 5+ million consumers. The best mobile messaging experience on the world's lowest tech mobile devices.Owned messaging product on-device, including firmware, client application, and platform server infrastructure.

Developed a new cloud storage and social media service for photo, videos and music.

• Built one of the first mobile photo sharing apps, integrated into phone operating system. • Product manager responsible for developing mobile social networking and user-generated photo and video apps for this youth-market MVNO• Worked with Helio business development team to define partnership strategy and business case with Flickr, Kodak and others• Vendor management of US and Korean technology partners

• Negotiated contracts and managed new partnerships with Washington Post, Newsweek, Knight-Ridder, Salon Media and others to mobilize their content on Mobileplay’s mobile content and social network• Led product management building mobile apps media and advertising partners• Headed west coast sales for Mobileplay’s mobile advertising network, working with Volvo, Acura and Microsoft• Acquired by Visto in 2008

o Helped the management team of this mobile photo-sharing service hone business strategy in product definition, distribution strategy, pricing, partnership/alliances strategy, competitive analysis o Assisted in developing investor presentation and pitch

o Acting Vice-President, Business Development for this online social network; worked with CEO to re-develop ground-up business plan including pricing model, new product directions, customer segmentation, licensing optionso Worked with CEO on partnerships with Sony Playstation, Snickers, MSN Canada

o Engagement to develop new product line for this online and offline executive networking communityo Completed competitive and customer analysis, product definition and positioning, market forecasting and financial analysis to determine viability of the new business line

• Developed a market entry strategy to enable Alcatel’s Mobile Communications Group to gain a foothold in the North American market• Produced a go-to-market strategic plan for the M&A team to integrate the acquisition of startup multimedia firm PacketVideo into its mobile solutions group

• Built and managed the 30-person telecom market research and strategy consulting division of marcus evans• Negotiated contracts for strategy engagements• As strategy consultant, advised clients such as Compaq and Cisco Systems on wireless go-to-market strategy, product development, market positioning, in-depth market analysis and forecasting.