Harnessing Data, Diving Deep, and Connecting Networks: Insights from Matt Ober of Social Leverage
When it comes to launching and scaling a successful startup in today's fast-paced fintech world, having a deep understanding of your industry, leveraging the power of data, and building a robust network are more crucial than ever. Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage, a renowned venture capital fund, shares his valuable insights from his diverse career journey with Matthew Cheung, co-founder of Work in Fintech. Understanding the Value of Data and Automation Matt Ober emphasizes ...
NFT Events During Hottest Week In London
Benyamin Ahmed We might have just had the hottest week in UK history but that did not keep the London NFT crowd indoors. After attending Lisbon and NYC I was keen to participate in an event in my home town, London. I was fortunate to speak at not one but three London based events in the same week. On Tuesday 19th July, exactly one year after the launch of Weird Whales, I spoke to a full-house at web3 London in the stunning Microsoft Reactor building. https://twitter.com/ObiWanBenoni/status/15...
Work in Fintech partners with the Centre of Fintech at the University of East London
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Harnessing Data, Diving Deep, and Connecting Networks: Insights from Matt Ober of Social Leverage
When it comes to launching and scaling a successful startup in today's fast-paced fintech world, having a deep understanding of your industry, leveraging the power of data, and building a robust network are more crucial than ever. Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage, a renowned venture capital fund, shares his valuable insights from his diverse career journey with Matthew Cheung, co-founder of Work in Fintech. Understanding the Value of Data and Automation Matt Ober emphasizes ...
NFT Events During Hottest Week In London
Benyamin Ahmed We might have just had the hottest week in UK history but that did not keep the London NFT crowd indoors. After attending Lisbon and NYC I was keen to participate in an event in my home town, London. I was fortunate to speak at not one but three London based events in the same week. On Tuesday 19th July, exactly one year after the launch of Weird Whales, I spoke to a full-house at web3 London in the stunning Microsoft Reactor building. https://twitter.com/ObiWanBenoni/status/15...
Work in Fintech partners with the Centre of Fintech at the University of East London
Work in Fintech are delighted to partner with the University of East London and the Royal Docks School of Business & Law with the new Centre of FinTech. The Centre of FinTech aims to build a pipeline of talent that facilitates the global digital economy. Work in Fintech co-founder Matthew Cheung was invited to sit on the strategic advisory board of the new Centre of FinTech advising on course design and student career development, becoming an entrepreneur-in-residence and raising the profile ...
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Web3 technology is an emerging field that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the internet and with each other.
Vassilis Tziokas (@TziokasV), the global lead for Web3 business development and strategy at Microsoft, is part of a team working to explore and realize the potential of this technology. Tziokas's team is responsible for developing a GTM (Go-to-Market) strategy for Microsoft in the web3 space, working with engineering, sales, marketing, and other teams to execute high impact partnerships and bring the strategy to life.
Tziokas has a background in business strategy and marketing, and has worked in various roles focused on sales strategy and GTM efforts at Microsoft. However, his interest in Web3 began as a personal passion outside of work. He spent his free time reading, learning, and contributing to the web3 space, and eventually formed a team at Microsoft with like-minded individuals who also believed in the potential of this technology. Tziokas believes that many people in the Web3 space, including those at large enterprises like Microsoft, are motivated by a philosophical passion for the technology.
Before working at Microsoft, Tziokas started his career in marketing at a mobile technology company called Upstream. In this role, he focused on lead generation, PR, and advertising efforts to build brand awareness and drive sales. Tziokas also worked at a startup, where he learned about the importance of agility and adaptability in a fast-moving environment. He then moved on to a consulting firm, where he helped clients with their digital transformation efforts.
Tziokas believes that web3 has the potential to drive social and economic change, and is excited to be part of a team at Microsoft working to explore and realize this potential. He cites the ability for web3 to enable peer-to-peer interactions and the potential for new business models as examples of the transformative power of this technology.
For those interested in getting into the field of web3, Tziokas advises deep diving into the technology out of personal interest and building a strong foundation of knowledge. He also recommends staying up-to-date on the latest developments in the field, as well as developing skills in areas such as sales and marketing, which can be helpful in bringing web3 technologies to market. Tziokas also suggests keeping an eye on the potential applications of generative AI, as this technology has the potential to drive significant innovation in the Web3 space.
Overall, Tziokas believes that Web3 is an exciting and rapidly evolving field with endless potential, and he encourages those interested in this technology to get involved and be part of shaping its future.
To listen to the full podcast please go to 👉Apple , 👉 Spotify , 👉Youtube
Podcast highlights:
7:23 - Getting ahead in web3 as a non-coder
11:15 - What is the web3 on-ramp for enterprise companies (tokenisation, NFTs, data and analytics)
15:11 - What is the direction of travel for web3 in big enterprise companies
16:26 - Web 2.5, the bridge
18:33 - Vassilis talks about sales and marketing and what is GTM and sales enablement
20:52 - How to build a solid foundation in your career before moving into GTM
25:34 - How can generative AI, like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2, help sales and marketing
31:32 - Insights and advice for people who want to get into web3
Follow Vassilis on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Check out the Work in Fintech website, follow our socials Linkedin & Twitter and subscribe to our Future of NFTs newsletter.
Web3 technology is an emerging field that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the internet and with each other.
Vassilis Tziokas (@TziokasV), the global lead for Web3 business development and strategy at Microsoft, is part of a team working to explore and realize the potential of this technology. Tziokas's team is responsible for developing a GTM (Go-to-Market) strategy for Microsoft in the web3 space, working with engineering, sales, marketing, and other teams to execute high impact partnerships and bring the strategy to life.
Tziokas has a background in business strategy and marketing, and has worked in various roles focused on sales strategy and GTM efforts at Microsoft. However, his interest in Web3 began as a personal passion outside of work. He spent his free time reading, learning, and contributing to the web3 space, and eventually formed a team at Microsoft with like-minded individuals who also believed in the potential of this technology. Tziokas believes that many people in the Web3 space, including those at large enterprises like Microsoft, are motivated by a philosophical passion for the technology.
Before working at Microsoft, Tziokas started his career in marketing at a mobile technology company called Upstream. In this role, he focused on lead generation, PR, and advertising efforts to build brand awareness and drive sales. Tziokas also worked at a startup, where he learned about the importance of agility and adaptability in a fast-moving environment. He then moved on to a consulting firm, where he helped clients with their digital transformation efforts.
Tziokas believes that web3 has the potential to drive social and economic change, and is excited to be part of a team at Microsoft working to explore and realize this potential. He cites the ability for web3 to enable peer-to-peer interactions and the potential for new business models as examples of the transformative power of this technology.
For those interested in getting into the field of web3, Tziokas advises deep diving into the technology out of personal interest and building a strong foundation of knowledge. He also recommends staying up-to-date on the latest developments in the field, as well as developing skills in areas such as sales and marketing, which can be helpful in bringing web3 technologies to market. Tziokas also suggests keeping an eye on the potential applications of generative AI, as this technology has the potential to drive significant innovation in the Web3 space.
Overall, Tziokas believes that Web3 is an exciting and rapidly evolving field with endless potential, and he encourages those interested in this technology to get involved and be part of shaping its future.
To listen to the full podcast please go to 👉Apple , 👉 Spotify , 👉Youtube
Podcast highlights:
7:23 - Getting ahead in web3 as a non-coder
11:15 - What is the web3 on-ramp for enterprise companies (tokenisation, NFTs, data and analytics)
15:11 - What is the direction of travel for web3 in big enterprise companies
16:26 - Web 2.5, the bridge
18:33 - Vassilis talks about sales and marketing and what is GTM and sales enablement
20:52 - How to build a solid foundation in your career before moving into GTM
25:34 - How can generative AI, like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2, help sales and marketing
31:32 - Insights and advice for people who want to get into web3
Follow Vassilis on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Check out the Work in Fintech website, follow our socials Linkedin & Twitter and subscribe to our Future of NFTs newsletter.
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