Ohio is perfectly positioned to become a global hub for IoT manufacturing. It's centrally located on major transportation routes. The cost of production is low. It has a ready, reliable, and industrious workforce. It has ample available manufacturing space. And it has the necessary academic, government, and funding infrastructure.

Techstars Web3 Mentors support and guide innovative startups that are harnessing the power of decentralized technologies to transform industries and drive meaningful change. With a fluency in blockchain, AI, IoT, and related Web3 technologies, we work with startups to help them navigate the complex landscape of decentralized finance, tokenization, supply chain provenance, and other emerging Web3 applications. Through mentorship, I am able to contribute to the growth and success of these groundbreaking companies, while also staying at the forefront of the latest trends and innovations in the Web3 space.

Based on hands-on experience in the 2000's with the development of the Internet & e-Commerce in the insurance industry, followed by the maturation of social technologies in the 2010's, in the 2020's the combination of Blockchain, AI, and IoT will answer the big question, "What's next?" Thus, the launch of Blockchain Wisedom in 2019, discovering and communicating where Blockchain improves the insurance and financial ecosystem in the years ahead.Previously, Mike consulted to the insurance industry in the field of Enterprise Social Technology / Social Media / Digital Business / Sales. Mike consulted to companies large and small worldwide on the integration of Social Tech to the Enterprise. Clients realized significant improvements in KPI's such as Web traffic, subscriptions, followers, constituent engagement, conversions, sales and revenue. See Mike's WebWisedom/Blockchain Wisedom recommendations below. Focus: Blockchain Connector & Education, Digital Business, Social Tech

Starting as a volunteer in 2019 and moving through the Board, Board Chair, and lastly Head of Partnerships, Mike built strategic partnerships with Algorand, Deloitte, Ropes & Gray, Fidelity, State Street, Ripple, Aon, and other blue-chip organizations. Along the way, Mike helped raise over $100k for the non-profit. Mike has also spearheaded or supported multiple key business initiatives including Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum, Buidl Boston Executive Forum, Boston Blockchain Week, the Student & University Program, and the Biotech and Healthcare initiative. Mike has also been a BBA talent magnet, supporter and encourager. See Mike's BBA recommendations listed below.

As Board Chair, Mike recruited and encouraged Board Members, Corporate and Individual Members, and Volunteers. The Boston Blockchain Association is a community of innovators, collaborators, and entrepreneurs focused on cultivating the promise of blockchain technology. In an environment of significant tech start-up and innovation talent, the BBA is building the foundation for Boston to become a global hub of blockchain. With a rich history and renowned reputation stemming from educational institutions like MIT and Harvard, who have been spinning out tech and business innovations for decades, the greater Boston area is a strategic center of influence in the global blockchain ecosystem. Amplifying this position of leadership and influence, including all of the potential opportunity stemming from future successful startups, plus enterprise and institutional innovation, takes a great deal of effort, insight, and wisdom. Indeed, to maximize the opportunities which seem so clearly ahead of us in next decade, it takes the effort of the entire community working together. "All boats rise with the tide."

Chrysalis Digital Asset Exchange addresses the risk and loss of value in digital assets, due to the loss or confiscation of a private key. Chrysalis DAE is "unlocking liquidity" of inaccessible virtual assets and more. Whether the owner/holder of the virtual asset is in possession of their private key or has lost it, Chrysalis adds secondary liquidity.

New technologies, and their impacts on business operations, are always a leadership challenge. Which ones do we adopt? Ignore? Why? When? How? How much? To really leverage the strategies and tactics enabled by Blockchain, DLT, AI, IoT, etc., business executives look for a translator between the technologists and business development. Mike is helping leadership teams bridge the chasm between “we’ve always done it that way” and “there must be a better way,” with a focus on Blockchain and DLT for B2B business operations, finance, sales, and marketing. Bleumi has the track record and the resources to support Blockchain development and non-custodial digital currency payment systems.

Mike led the WAHVE pilot for the HR segment.

Mike led sales and marketing for Symphony Employer Services.> Modern HR and Payroll Technology for the Mid-market > In Partnership with Employee Benefits Brokers, CPA's, and HR Attorneys in the Northeastern U.S.> Specializing in Senior Living, Hospitality, Manufacturing, & Technology

Mike collaborated on the redesign of the sales process around HCM sales and consulting with a focus on the Ohio manufacturing industry.

Mike was a member of PIMA from 2005 - 2013, was a meeting co-chair in 2006, '07, '08 and 2011, and sat on the Board from 2009 - 2012. Notably, Mike helped lead the rebranding effort in 2011, and co-facilitated MarkeTTech 2008, a record-setting conference featuring Kristin Brewe, creator of "Erin Esurance". The Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA) is the forum for leaders in the insurance direct marketing industry to craft strategic relationships, develop business opportunities and perfect their expertise. Founded in 1975, PIMA remains the leading national membership association of Agents, Brokers, Third-Party Administrators, Insurance Underwriting Companies and Business Partners involved in the direct marketing of insurance products through Sponsored Programs. PIMA members serve Associations, Employers, Trusts, Financial Institutions and other affinity groups. See Mike's PIMA recommendations below. Specialties: Board of Directors, Association, Affinity, Insurance, Agents, Brokers, Third-Party Administrators, Insurance Underwriting Companies, conference planning, rebranding, webinars, national speaker, nationally recognized expert, author

A #InsurTech pioneer, Mike joined IdeaStar in the summer of 2003 and led the e-Commerce line of business within the insurance industry, primarily the life and health vertical. Mike achieved double-digit increases in YoY revenue every year by leveraging strategic selling, relationship selling, and socially facilitated selling. Mike was among the first bloggers, Linkedin users, and Twitterati in the InsurTech category.Day-to-day efforts focused on marketing and sales of Insurance Technologies - Quote Engines, Agent Portals, e-Signature workflows, online policy maintenance, etc. Secondarily, Mike handled association relationship management, client relationship management, business development, contract negotiation, market research, and corporate blogging and podcasting. The primary target audience: CEO's and Chief Marketing Officers of insurance companies or large distribution insurance agencies. In those early days of the Web, it was a multi-step sales process, first discussing the Web and the value of e-Commerce versus traditional customer transactions via paper and telephone, and second outsourcing the coding to a specialist versus using in-house IT departments. See Mike's IdeaStar recommendations below. Specialties: E-commerce strategy, web site design, blog, social network marketing, social media marketing, sales and marketing, insurance, speaker, author, nationally recognized subject matter expert on InsurTech

Part of the original team that helped launch ADP TotalSource, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

Managed a team of 8-10 territory sales reps. Exceeded quota every year, President's Club one year. Several team members subsequently promoted to Sales Manager, Sales Executive or moved to other similar positions within the industry. Instrumental in revitalizing ADP Cleveland small business sales from under-achieving to a top-performing region.

Classroom instructor/facilitator/trainer at corporate training center, led two-week curriculum on baseline sales training, helped developed Advanced Sales Training content

Territory Sales Rep, Mesa, AZ and points east. Achieved President's Club (115% of quota or better) three consecutive years, in a territory that had never had a Club winner previously. Notably, following Mike's promotion to national sales trainer and building on the territory relationships Mike carefully managed, Mike's successor made President's Club in his first year.