Jorden Woods

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Managing Partner @ StarChain Ventures
Los Gatos, CA, US
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About Jorden Woods

• Caltech-trained astrophysicist and successful 3-time Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur • Expert in web3, blockchain, AI, GenAI, and other advanced technologies• Co-Author of Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived, #1 New Release (released October, 2019) • Pioneer in decentralization and globalization strategy/technology• Invited speaker at Stanford, Google, UC Berkeley, Blockchain Revolution Global, and other major Web 3.0 & AI tech conferences, events, radio shows, and podcasts • Web 3.0 technology expert, enterprise blockchain thought leader, supply chain & blockchain expert, blockchain in healthcare advisor, and blockchain hackathon leader• 20+ years experience developing advanced technology architectures and specifications across Web 3.0, cloud, mobile-first, blockchain, and AI-based products for both Global 2000 companies and startups • Successful track record leading strategy/technology projects with major organizations generating millions in positive ROI• Leading articles published on Web 3.0 tech, enterprise blockchain, blockchain in healthcare, blockchain + AI + IoT, blockchain security & identity, blockchain in the public sector, blockchain in the power sector• Advisor to multiple governments and accelerators in emerging technologies including digital health, AI, big data, predictive analytics• Spearheading multiple financial, healthcare, and power inclusion initiatives using blockchain technology in emerging markets• Blockchain in healthcare advisor and keynote speaker at IBM’s Call for Code initiative focused on solutions for victims of natural disasters• Raised $48M from Silicon Valley and global VCs + Angels for own startups +$170M as advisor• First company, GlobalSight, became market leader in globalization tech space, acquired in 2005• Globalization advisor to top Fortune 500 & midsize companies including: Apple, VMware, Verisign, HP, GE, and Cisco• BS Hons. (Astrophysics) Caltech, MS (Physics) University of Washington

Jorden Woods's Current Company Details
StarChain Ventures

Starchain Ventures

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Managing Partner
Los Gatos, CA, US
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starchain.vc
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Jorden Woods Work Experience Details
  • Starchain Ventures
    Managing Partner
    Starchain Ventures
    Los Gatos, Ca, Us
  • Starchain Ventures
    Founding Partner
    Starchain Ventures Mar 2018 - Present
    Los Gatos, California, Us
    StarChain Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture studio focused on the disruptive potential of web3 tech and the Metaverse in combination with deeptech (AI / ML / IoT) and other decentralized technologies. We partner with top entrepreneurs to redefine the future of business, humanity, and social structures. We also advise on foundational protocols and advanced technologies for healthcare, fintech, logistics, supply chain, video games/gaming, power sector and government.I am focused on concept co-creation, strategy development, marketing, product specification, product architecture, hiring technical teams, managing the product development process (setting up sprints, updating product specs, standups, code reviews, review/discuss pull requests on github, product testing, user acceptance testing [UAT]), and business development. Also, some in-depth web 3 technical advisory work in the fintech sector.
  • Doublenova Group
    Managing Partner And Founder
    Doublenova Group Jan 2004 - Present
    Los Gatos, California, Us
    DNG is a boutique management consultancy providing strategy, technology consulting & operational excellence to Fortune 500 and executive startup teams leveraging advanced technologies like blockchain, decentralized technologies, AI/ML & IoT. Co-author Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived -- #1 New Release (Oct. 2019) http://enterpriseblockchainhasarrived.com Key accomplishments to date include:• Completed multiple successful blockchain-focused engagements with top startups in the healthcare, supply chain, logistics, fintech & security sectors• In 2017 launched a blockchain advisory for multinationals & startups focused on strategy optimization, tech/use case selection & token economics• In 2018/19, produced/hosted many enterprise blockchain conferences & events in partnership with Google, TiE Silicon Valley, Read/Write Labs and successful blockchain companies. • Created successful Silicon Valley blockchain hackathons alongside major blockchain conferences partnering with IBM, Draper U and top platforms. Winners featured diverse & inclusive teams.• Assisted multiple B2B & B2C startups raise >$75 million directly from sophisticated investors • 15 years experience providing US market entry strategy, technology strategy & guidance, marketing/sales assistance & fundraising strategy to startups, accelerators, corporations and governments • Startup companies graduating from acceleration programs have raised over $100M• Led operations for multiple startups setting strategy and driving millions of dollars in new revenue • Developed strategy and spearheaded the successful launch of new companies/products across many sectors: blockchain, AI/ML, IoT, big data/predictive analytics, digital health, martech, enterprise software, video gaming/AR/VR, cleantech, & security• 20 years experience providing expert guidance to companies like Cisco, Apple, VMware, Omnicell, BrightStar and VeriSign on globalization best practices & technologies for generating positive ROI
  • Astrosapiens Foundation
    Co-Founder
    Astrosapiens Foundation Jul 2022 - Present
    Silicon Valley, Us
    Supporting mission-driven organizations and initiatives, we are dedicated to a better, more equitable future for all where everyone can reach for the stars! We are focused on increasing access to funding and grants for web3 and STEM projects that provide real impact in the world -- focused on increasing opportunities for women and underrepresented groups.
  • Veekle™
    Advisory Board Member
    Veekle™ Dec 2023 - Present
    New Kingston, St. Andrew, Jm
    Member of the advisory board for the first car-sharing platform connecting millions of travelers to the Caribbean with vetted local car owners.
  • Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived
    Author
    Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived Jan 2018 - Present
    Co-Author of Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived, an Amazon bestseller, and the definitive guide to web3/blockchain in combination with AI and IoT across major industries & sectors. Published in 2019. Accurately predicted the rise of web3 and its convergence with AI and IoT.
  • World Business Angels Investment Forum
    Chair, Silicon Valley Office
    World Business Angels Investment Forum May 2022 - Dec 2022
    Gümüssuyu, Istanbul, Tr
    Founding Chair of the Silicon Valley Office of the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF). In this role I was focused on supporting the #entrepreneurial spirit everywhere and increasing access to capital for #diverse and #underrepresented people globally. As an affiliated partner of the #g20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), WBAF and our Silicon Valley Office are committed to collaborating globally to empower the economic development of the world by fostering innovative #financial instruments for #startups , scaleups, innovators, entrepreneurs and SMEs and to promoting #genderequality and women’s participation in all sectors of the world economy. The WBAF Silicon Valley Office invites you to join our global efforts to ease access to finance, promote #financialinclusion , and create more opportunities and #socialjusticeThe new WBAF Silicon Valley Office was the second office opened under the WBAF USA Country office and will aim to fulfill the G20’s vision and mission of optimizing access to finance for companies, accelerating economic growth and fostering social justice worldwide. Through collaboration with leaders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the WBAF Silicon Valley Office will engage in initiatives to educate investors and support startups that provide impactful solutions leveraging #emergingtechnologies such as #web3 , #blockchain , #artificialintelligence , next generation computing, and more.
  • World Business Angels Investment Forum
    Senator
    World Business Angels Investment Forum Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
    Gümüssuyu, Istanbul, Tr
    Worked with the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) community to support the #entrepreneurial spirit everywhere and increase access to capital for #diverse and #underrepresented people globally. As an affiliated partner of the #g20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), WBAF is committed to collaborating globally to empower the economic development of the world by fostering innovative #financial instruments for #startups , scaleups, innovators, entrepreneurs and SMEs and to promoting #genderequality and women’s participation in all sectors of the world economy. WBAF invites you to join our global efforts to ease access to finance, promote #financialinclusion , and create more opportunities and #socialjustice
  • World Business Angels Investment Forum
    International Advisory Board Member
    World Business Angels Investment Forum Feb 2021 - Oct 2022
    Gümüssuyu, Istanbul, Tr
    Member of the International Advisory Board for WBAF's Economic Development Commission (EDC) on #SmartCities. Focused on transforming one of the basic building blocks of civilization to be more sustainable, equitable, and resilient through the use of advanced technology (ie blockchain, AI, IoT) and intelligent policy.
  • Tie Silicon Valley
    Tiecon Blockchain Track Leadership
    Tie Silicon Valley Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
    Palo Alto, California, Us
    Lead the direction, planning, plus presenting in the Enterprise Blockchain & Fintech Track + the Enterprise Blockchain Bootcamp at TiEcon 2020 (September 2 & 3, 2020) in Silicon Valley. Previously part of leadership for the Enterprise Blockchain track for TiEcon 2019 (May 10-11, 2019) in Silicon Valley. TiEcon is the largest technology anchored conference dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. This flagship conference has attracted over 60,000 entrepreneurs and professionals from over 50 countries in the past. There are typically 4000-5000+ participants from 22 countries.TiEcon 2020 will focus on the hottest areas of innovation including Enterprise Blockchain, Fintech, AI/ML, Cloud, Security, Digital Health and many more in addition to hosting its flagship tracks on “entrepreneurship How-tos”, youth and women. TiE Silicon Valley (TiE SV) is one of the world’s largest ecosystems for technology professionals, entrepreneurs, tech influencers, domain experts, enterprise executives, venture capitalists, and educators. Its mission is to foster tech entrepreneurship globally. TiE SV helps entrepreneurs through sharing expertise and connecting them with domain experts and influencers via myriad of programs, partnerships and collaborative initiatives.TiE's expanded network currently operates out of 61 cities in 18 countries with a broad reach, impacting more than half a million techies. TiE is currently tracking more than 180,000 technology startups, directly engage with 11,000+ innovative tech startups globally and bring together more than 3000 influencers to support its initiatives. TiE is the only organization of its kind with a compelling 26-year history of promoting technology entrepreneurship.
  • Elev8
    Advisory Council Member
    Elev8 Feb 2019 - Dec 2020
    Marina Del Rey, California, Us
    Providing enterprise blockchain insight and guidance to the ELEV8 leadership team. I'm focused on assisting with their industry conferences and other content initiatives especially around the Healthcare, Supply Chain, Power, and Fintech verticals. ELEV8 is a global community, working with the blockchain industry’s largest and most successful companies, the Fortune 1000 and disruptive startups. Initiatives with these leading stakeholders include in-depth industry research, insightful interviews, distribution of the most current news, digital content and industry events that convene C-suite executives, senior level decision makers and the most accomplished entrepreneurs.
  • Jaroona
    Advisor
    Jaroona Aug 2018 - Dec 2020
    Vienna, Vienna, At
    Developed by an ex-IBM founding team, the Jaroona Security Node (JSN) is a revolutionary new blockchain node that acts as an automated, distributed real-time cybersecurity guardian. The JSN utilizes AI technology and deep learning networks to identify malicious attacks in real-time, while simultaneously implementing the optimal solution to prevent and secure the threat in question—completely removing the need for costly manual auditing and penetration tests. Jaroona's Advisory Board includes founding members of Ethereum, top technologists, and cybersecurity experts.
  • Uc Berkeley Extension
    Advisory Board For International Diploma Programs
    Uc Berkeley Extension Mar 2016 - Dec 2020
    Berkeley, Ca, Us
    I am on the Advisory Board for UC Berkeley Extension's International Diploma Programs.The program has between 150-200 students from over 35 countries. Certificate tracks include Business Administration, Global Business Management or Entrepreneurship followed by a concentration certificate in either Marketing, Project Management or Finance. Participants can also elect to a 4-month unpaid full-time internship with a US company.
  • Esperity
    Advisory Board
    Esperity Mar 2016 - Dec 2019
    Brussels, Be
    Esperity is a top digital health company that has developed a platform providing circles of care and support to cancer patients.It also enables cancer patients to discover and engage with relevant clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical companies and other drug manufacturers. In my current role I am providing expertise and guidance for successful global expansion, US market entry, and Silicon Valley fundraising.
  • Ecotecma
    Advisory Board
    Ecotecma Feb 2016 - Nov 2018
    Ecotecma is an innovative agtech startup providing a sophisticated platform applying big data predictive analytics to increase yields systematically in coffee farming. Ecotecma was the top startup from an advanced acceleration program that I co-ran with my colleague Radhika Iyengar-Emens at the CreaTIC Cluster in Colombia for 9 months in 2015. In my current role I am providing expertise and guidance for successful global expansion, global partnerships, and Silicon Valley fundraising.
  • Omnicell
    Senior Technical Consultant
    Omnicell Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
    Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Developed content strategy, functional specification, global information architecture & detailed technical specification for managing the company’s global online/offline content (35 countries). Managed Asia-based technical teams, including for UI/UX optimization, plus focus groups, and UAT.
  • Prime Surgeons
    Advisor
    Prime Surgeons Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
    Prime Surgeons provides the best surgical care on-demand through a network of elite surgeons. I am an advisor and acting COO to this innovative digital health company. Prime Surgeons provides an innovative solution by being the first to offer an online network of elite surgeons, transparent and fair pricing for surgery, and a concierge surgery model. Surgeons in the network generally provide surgical services to celebrities, sports stars, and the rich and famous -- for the first time, these master surgeons are now offering their services to the general public via a concierge surgery model.
  • Cloudwords, Inc.
    Senior Technical Consultant
    Cloudwords, Inc. Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Developed functional and technical specifications for advanced product functionality. Acted as senior product manager and worked closely with engineers on feature development, testing, and rollout.
  • Vmware
    Senior Technical Consultant
    Vmware Jan 2011 - Sep 2013
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Developed detailed selection criteria (200+) for enterprise technology solution, assisted with technology selection, configuration, rollout, product unit testing, UAT specification / management / analysis. Managed 2 technical teams for making on-going updates to the technology solution (Europe & South America) with a total of 8-10 engineers – led technical specification development, sprint feature selection, weekly standups, testing of new features, plus rollout to new markets.
  • Silicon Valley Fundraising
    President & Co-Founder
    Silicon Valley Fundraising Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
    Silicon Valley Fundraising (SVF) provides entrepreneurs and growth companies with the critical know-how, tools, and investor introductions to attract Silicon Valley investment and move their businesses to the next level. We have worked with startups and entrepreneurs in the mobile, B2B enterprise, cloud, big data analytics/wearables, online/mobile video gaming, digital health, B2C social, and cleantech sectors.I have built a relationship with co-Founders Japheth and Sana at YetiZen (premier video game accelerator in SF) and I've provided content in the fundraising track since they started.
  • Fogscreen Inc.
    President Us Operations
    Fogscreen Inc. Mar 2007 - Apr 2009
    Setup US operations, hired sales/field engineering/support/marketing/business development (8 people), generated $2.5M+ in new sales in 18 months, worked with Finnish engineering team on new product development, developed new business models, created rentals/reseller network. The rental business model that I developed for the US was replicated worldwide leading to a 300% increase in sales globally.
  • Verisign
    Senior Technical Consultant
    Verisign Sep 2005 - Feb 2006
    Reston, Virginia (Va), Us
    Developed functional specification, detailed use cases, and technical specification for a global technology management infrastructure. Worked closely with all business and technical teams.
  • Apple
    Senior Technical Consultant
    Apple Jul 2004 - Jul 2005
    Cupertino, California, Us
    Worked with multiple teams to develop the functional specification, detailed use cases, engineering resource requirements, and highly detailed system requirements specification (150+ pages, including backend and UI) for a complex technology infrastructure. The purpose of this infrastructure was to enable rapid and accurate updating of 20+ country versions of customer facing products taking account of language, culture, and other important considerations.
  • Omniscape
    President & Ceo
    Omniscape Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
    Omniscape developed a patent-pending, software-based networking platform to operate massively multiplayer online worlds at a fraction of the cost and resources of existing technologies. The platform leveraged a secure peer-to-peer framework that decentralized compute, storage, and bandwidth. Security was provided by consensus processing nodes while governance was imposed by the company. Omniscape initially targeted the large MMORPG gaming developers and planned for expansion into 3D virtual shopping and 3D interactive TV (early Metaverse). The management team was based in Silicon Valley while its development team was based in Russia.
  • Globalsight Corporation
    Ceo/Cto
    Globalsight Corporation Nov 1996 - Dec 2002
    Us
    Founded GlobalSight to bring together two megatrends: the Web and globalization. GlobalSight became the leader in the Globalization Management System (GMS) space and was acquired in 2005.In this position grew sales from $0 to $2 million in a new market in 2 years, raised $48 million from the VC community, and built/managed a world-class organization of 75 people across sales, marketing, product marketing, engineering, strategic consulting, professional services, business development, finance, human resources and recruiting.Worked closely with Global 2000 companies like Cisco, GE, HP, the World Bank, Yahoo!, Samsung, Mercury Interactive, Redback Networks, and many more to streamline and automate their content globalization processes through advanced technology. The GlobalSight product enabled companies to reduce their on-going localization costs by over 50% while enhancing their global brand.While CEO, GlobalSight was recognized as a ‘Top 10 Company to Watch’ (1999) by Red Herring and then received Red Herring’s ‘Top 50 Private Company’ award and Upside’s ‘Hot 100 Private Company’ award (2000). While CTO, GlobalSight’s product received Computing Magazine’s coveted ‘Best eBusiness Application of the Year’ (2001).
  • Erm Hong Kong
    Environmental Consultant/Director Of It
    Erm Hong Kong Feb 1993 - Sep 1995
    London, Gb
    Hired as computer modeling specialist for noise/air pollution for the largest EIA in Hong Kong history -- Lantau Island Airport construction. Helped drive an increase in the sophistication of environmental assessment and mitigation by championing the latest software and hardware to drive analysis and solutions. Concurrently worked as consultant while establishing IT department from the ground up and managing overall cost and productivity issues via ROI analysis and payback periods.Key accomplishments included:o Delivered key sections of the multimillion dollar, 12-month long Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Hong Kong’s multibillion dollar airport railway on time and within budget, paving the way for future engagements o Key driver in the generation of 1000% growth by securing competitive advantage over 24-month period based on technology innovation, methodology leadership, and by generating over $3M by leveraging advanced technologies to create unique services.o Intimately involved in winning and completing major projects (over $1M) including contract for Hong Kong Electric for placement and environmental mitigation of their new power plant, the Lantau Airport Railway EIA and multiple MTRC/KCR Train Noise Impact Studieso Credited with helping company dominate the market via success of new environmental technology initiatives and revamped IT infrastructure and capabilities.
  • Infrared Processing And Analysis Center (Ipac; Partner To Caltech, Jpl, Nasa)
    Programming Consultant
    Infrared Processing And Analysis Center (Ipac; Partner To Caltech, Jpl, Nasa) Jan 1989 - Aug 1989
    o Worked with astronomers to develop plan for streamlining workflow pipeline for creating astrophotos from raw datao Prior process took 7-8 hours for image processing; new automated workflow process reduced time to <1 houro All programming work carried out independently in C

Jorden Woods Skills

Start Ups Strategy Entrepreneurship Business Development Enterprise Software Strategic Planning Strategic Partnerships Cloud Computing Business Strategy Product Management Management Product Marketing Venture Capital Consulting Mobile Devices Saas Globalization Leadership Analytics Management Consulting Product Development Mobile Applications Venture Financing Sales Crm Market Research E Commerce Marketing Strategy International Sales Lead Generation Global Business Development Executive Management Business Alliances Entrepreneur Software Development Competitive Analysis Angel Investing Strategic Consulting Business Modeling Fundraising International Operations Internationalization Corporate Development Monetization Cleantech Us Market Entry B2b Wireless International Business Mobile Technology

Jorden Woods Education Details

  • Caltech
    Caltech
    Astronomy
  • University Of Washington
    University Of Washington
    Physics

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