Technology is much more than just a tool, it is an innate part of human existence. From the discovery of fire to the latest developments in AI technology, pushing boundaries is what has allowed humans to overcome our biological, physical, and mental limitations. Today, technology is advancing at a faster rate than ever before in human history, which has most of us constantly wondering what the next big thing will be.
In this context, startups are playing a crucial role in driving technological innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Known for their role in disrupting existing models and overcoming plateaus, these young, dynamic companies are not bound by the constraints of legacy systems. The results are organizations that can experiment and take risks in ways that larger and more established companies just cannot.
Taking on technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain is a great example of such risks, with big tech companies like Alphabet (Google's parent company) losing billions after a failed generative AI model presentation. On the other hand, startups like OpenAI and Midjourney have thrived despite their models' many failures. Startups can allow themselves to disrupt or fail at it, while big tech doing so can have catastrophic ramifications.
The challenges that legendary entrepreneurs like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Larry Page faced are too different from those entrepreneurs face today. As such, supportive ecosystems in which venture capitalists, governments, tech experts, media, and others collaborate to foster innovation have emerged over the years. Grit Daily House is one of those ecosystems, opening its doors several times a year to entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in the world.
Grit Daily House is one of the most iconic media houses in Austin, Texas. Ran by Grit Daily, a startup and tech-focused media company based in New York, the media house runs satellite events to some of the biggest technology, crypto, and entrepreneurship conferences in the city. Back in March, Grit Daily House was recognized as part of SXSW's official selection, hosting diverse panels on topics like diversity, brand building, venture capital raising, AI, and more.
To entrepreneurs, the media house has become a unique opportunity not only to hear about the latest developments in different industries but also to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, experts, members of the media, and investors. This year's edition of Grit Daily House hosted a pitch competition in partnership with HubSpot, further adding value to what is already an institution in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ahmed Reza, founder and CEO of Yobi, told us: "I had the pleasure of attending SXSW for the first time - what a memorable experience! I had the chance to meet some of the most influential people in AI and entrepreneurship, and even got to host a panel next to the legendary Dr. Zuckerberg." He added: "It was an unforgettable time thanks to Grit Daily House!"
With less than a month having passed since the last event, Grit Daily House is already getting ready to receive the next event. An official satellite event for CoinDesk Consensus Festival, the media house will be opening its doors once again on April 26th from 10 AM to 6 PM. With over 12 panels and 6 podcast sessions, as well as another pitch competition in partnership with HubSpot (apply here), the event promises to be a must-go for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts.
The relevance of AI in the tech world and the global stage continues to grow, which is why Grit Daily House gave it a place of honor in its latest edition. Panels like "Can You Tell Whether this Headline Was Written by a Robot?" and "Future of AI & Blockchain Infused Content" explored what the latest development in AI really means by separating fact from fiction.
Given the nature of Coindesk's Consensus Festival, this edition of Grit Daily House has partnered with blockchain startup Souq to dive deeper into liquid staking vaults. Cofounders JP Vega and Ken Berkowitz will join Miko Matsumura of gumi Cryptos Capital, Mahesh Ramakrishnan at Ev3, Neil Chartterjee of Adrena, Irina Litchfield of Lumeria, Renz Carlo Chong of BreederDAO, Sid Powell of Maple Finance, Ani Pai of Dragonfly, Antonio Garcia Martinez of Spindl, and Itai Turban of Dynamic on stage or on the podcast.
For the uninitiated on liquid vaults, depositors take their stablecoins to purchase shares of a "vault investment strategy" and select a time-lock period to max out their staking rewards. It's an innovation on simple buy-and-hold stablecoin strategies, and, importantly, adds liquidity to the still-fragmented crypto market where interoperability and the ability to exchange currencies easily, remains king.
Zack Seward and Dan Berkovitz, the former General Counsel at the Securities and Exchange Commission, will take the stage to talk "Crypto Investors Brace for More Crackdowns from Regulators."
The lineup of speakers for these includes names like O'Reilly author Anne Ahola Ward, Nodle co-founder Garrett Kinsman, Daily AI's Joe Stolte, XRP Cafe's Adam Kagy, cLabs's Marek Olszewski, and UN World Logic Day's Julie Lamb. Other prominent speakers include Metallicus CFO Irina Berkon, Arch's Co-Founder Himanshu Sahay, Castle Island Ventures's General Partner Sean Judge, Spindl's Founder Antonio Garcia-Martinez, and many more.
For the uninitiated, the Nodle Network is a blockchain infrastructure layer connecting Web3 to the physical world. The Nodle App provides a decentralized network layer where users can receive rewards by sharing their smartphone availability and connectivity. Nodle's launched in-app NFT feature attracted media buzz for allowing users to quickly mint NFTs on their mobile devices.
As is tradition, the day at Grit Daily House will be followed by an exclusive Media and Speaker's Dinner in which highly curated investors/VCs, media members, entrepreneurs, and celebrities can network, wind down, and enjoy the local gastronomy.
Those who haven't yet obtained their Consensus tickets can take advantage of Grit Daily's partnership with CoinDesk to get 25% off their tickets by using the link or the promo code GRITDAILY at checkout. Tickets for Grit Daily House and the Media and Speaker's Dinner are available on the official website for the event.
