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<p>Slightly off-topic I know, but may be of interest to people
interested in open technology more generally. Forward as
appropriate, Thanks! - David<br>
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<p>Broadband and Solar Power for the Underserved via the Blockchain<br>
</p>
<p>A Virtual Conversation with Jane Coffin and Ashley Taylor live at
Ignite U NY, moderated by David Solomonoff<br>
</p>
<p>Sponsored by Zoetic Networks<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/staff/jane-coffin"><br>
</a></p>
<p><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/staff/jane-coffin">Jane
Coffin</a> is Director of Development Strategy at the <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.internetsociety.org/">Internet
Society</a> (ISOC). Previously she worked at Office of
International Affairs at the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration – U.S. Department of Commerce, on USAID
projects in Moldova and Armenia and at AT&T as a Director of
International Affairs/Government Affairs.<br>
<br>
Her current focus at ISOC is bringing broadband access to
underserved areas via wireless community networks.</p>
<p><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybtaylor11/">Ashley
Taylor</a> is Community Microgrid Specialist at <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://lo3energy.com">L03 Energy</a>,
who have developed an <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.ethereum.org/">Ethereum-based</a> blockchain
platform to exchange credits for power and bandwidth on solar
microgrids and wireless networks. She is also co-founder of <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://futureculture.how/">Future
Culture</a>, a nonprofit empowering communities through
development of fair and cooperative systems via blockchain
technologies.</p>
<p>David Solomonoff is the CEO of Zoetic Networks, which empowers
people to understand and take control of the technologies they
use. He is the former President of the New York Chapter of the
Internet Society.<br>
</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Agenda:<br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>Intros and overviews of the Internet Society, L03 Energy and
Future Culture</li>
<li>Open-ended discussion about the Internet Society's wireless
broadband initiatives in underserved areas - and explore ways in
which L03 Energy and Future Culture could have a role</li>
<li>Business and investment opportunities for community networks
and microgrids<br>
</li>
<li>Q&A<br>
</li>
</ul>
<p>The event is free and open to the public. RSVP David Solomonoff
(email below) to receive a link to the Zoom conference URL if you
would like to watch and/or participate in the Q&A at the end
remotely.<br>
</p>
<p>It will be recorded and released as the first Zoetic Telegram
podcast.</p>
<p><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.igniteuny.com">IgniteU
NY</a> is an independent program to develop the entrepreneurs of
New York State, providing a collaborative work environment, advice
from experienced mentors, education to hone skills needed for a
startup, and networking opportunities.</p>
<p>Time: Thursday, July 27 from 6:00-7:30pm.</p>
<p>Location: 333 Broadway, Third Floor, Suite 350, Troy, NY 12180</p>
<p>Contact: David Solomonoff, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:david.solomonoff@zoeticnetworks.com">david.solomonoff@zoeticnetworks.com</a></p>
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