
The State of AI Training: A View from the Last Mile
The world is captivated by the seemingly magical capabilities of large language models. From writing poetry to generating code, these "raw intelligence engines" have demonstrated a power that feels like a paradigm shift in technology. But as someone who has operated on the front lines of both evaluating and implementing these systems, I've seen that the most exciting story isn't just about the creation of these massive models. It's about what comes next. How do we bridge the ga...

The State of AI Training: A View from the Last Mile
The world is captivated by the seemingly magical capabilities of large language models. From writing poetry to generating code, these "raw intelligence engines" have demonstrated a power that feels like a paradigm shift in technology. But as someone who has operated on the front lines of both evaluating and implementing these systems, I've seen that the most exciting story isn't just about the creation of these massive models. It's about what comes next. How do we bridge the ga...

Highlights from “The Bridge” Conference
If there was one thing clear from the get-go, it was that “The Bridge” was bursting with energy. Coming hot off the heels of the election, everyone arrived ready to dive into the future of crypto, speculating on everything from regulatory shifts to the next big institutional play. I attended on behalf of Umoja, diving into the crowd’s enthusiasm and witnessing firsthand how traditional finance and digital assets are gearing up for what’s next.As the conference got underway, the whole room buz...

Highlights from “The Bridge” Conference
If there was one thing clear from the get-go, it was that “The Bridge” was bursting with energy. Coming hot off the heels of the election, everyone arrived ready to dive into the future of crypto, speculating on everything from regulatory shifts to the next big institutional play. I attended on behalf of Umoja, diving into the crowd’s enthusiasm and witnessing firsthand how traditional finance and digital assets are gearing up for what’s next.As the conference got underway, the whole room buz...

Unlocking the Future of Capital Markets with Umoja’s Smartcoins
The digital transformation of capital markets is not a hypothetical future—it's happening now. As we move toward an era where blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), and smart contracts take center stage, the possibilities are endless. And yet, what truly matters is not just innovation for innovation's sake, but innovation that solves real-world problems, increases access, and transforms the ways we think about finance. Umoja is DeFi's structured digital asset and ...

Unlocking the Future of Capital Markets with Umoja’s Smartcoins
The digital transformation of capital markets is not a hypothetical future—it's happening now. As we move toward an era where blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), and smart contracts take center stage, the possibilities are endless. And yet, what truly matters is not just innovation for innovation's sake, but innovation that solves real-world problems, increases access, and transforms the ways we think about finance. Umoja is DeFi's structured digital asset and ...
Bitcoin’s Golden Ticket 🎫
The Race Toward Yield-Bearing Bitcoin, and the Lie of High APYsHey there, My name is Evan and I’m in DeFi business development. If you’re like my friends and family, then you have no idea what I do. So, in an effort to educate those who are interested in crypto, I’ll be writing more frequently to explain concepts that I use daily to navigate the waters. I’ll try to keep the topics interesting and my explanations simple. However, if you feel like I got something wrong or you want to add to any...
Bitcoin’s Golden Ticket 🎫
The Race Toward Yield-Bearing Bitcoin, and the Lie of High APYsHey there, My name is Evan and I’m in DeFi business development. If you’re like my friends and family, then you have no idea what I do. So, in an effort to educate those who are interested in crypto, I’ll be writing more frequently to explain concepts that I use daily to navigate the waters. I’ll try to keep the topics interesting and my explanations simple. However, if you feel like I got something wrong or you want to add to any...
Make The Most Out Token2049
Make The Most Out Token2049 Attending TOKEN2049, Breakpoint, and F1 in Singapore this year was a blast. As the Head of Business Development for Umoja Labs, I got to expand Umoja’s visibility while learning and networking with the best of the best across the blockchain, DeFi, and digital asset communities. Here are my top takeaways to make the most out of an international crypto conference trip.Singapore GPTOKEN2049Make Time For Exclusive Networking: As Head of BD, I’ve gotten to go to a few D...
Make The Most Out Token2049
Make The Most Out Token2049 Attending TOKEN2049, Breakpoint, and F1 in Singapore this year was a blast. As the Head of Business Development for Umoja Labs, I got to expand Umoja’s visibility while learning and networking with the best of the best across the blockchain, DeFi, and digital asset communities. Here are my top takeaways to make the most out of an international crypto conference trip.Singapore GPTOKEN2049Make Time For Exclusive Networking: As Head of BD, I’ve gotten to go to a few D...