Joshua Kriger is a values-driven, serial entrepreneur with a background in consulting, foodtech, e-commerce, blockchain, and web3. He is based in LA but travels frequently to speak and do media. He angel invests via MainChain Ventures. He has driven hundreds of conversations around the emerging technology landscape as co-host on the shows produced by Edge of Company, Edge of NFT and Edge of AI, with combined reach over 250K on youtube, major podcast platforms, iheart radio, and multiple streaming channels. He is also co-producer of Outer Edge LA (formerly NFT LA) and Outer Edge Riyadh - both are immersive gatherings that combine high-level thought leadership, entertainment, web3, advanced blockchain technology, gaming, and culture. Backed by Animoca Brands, Avalanche and many other strategic partners, Edge of Company is focused on co-creating the future via edutaining content, media support, events and strategic advisory. Previously as co-founder at Territory Foods (post-Series B), he helped grew to the company to over a million meals a year of production within the United States with home delivery and pickup within 800+ gyms built out its decentralized culinary architecture. His passion for blockchain began in 2017 when he began investing in the space and helping projects with business fundamentals. He’s deeply connected and has worked with senior leaders in blockchain companies such as Animoca Brands, Polygon, Gala, Ripple, SUI, NEAR, OKX, amongst many others and blockchain-adjacent companies entering the space like Warner Brothers, Fox, Adidas and Hennesy. He’s an ex big 5 senior manager who led an array of multi-million, complex data analytics and geospatial data projects. He has BBA from the College of William & Mary in Information Technology.

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0G Stage

Is Digital Art Dead? NFTs and the Future of Web3 IP

Wednesday, Sep. 24

12:20 PM - 12:40 PM

Cameron Kates+3

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0G Stage

Future of Payments

Wednesday, Sep. 24

15:30 PM - 15:50 PM

Mirko Zhao+3