Come join us Wednesday, March 13th from 6:30-9:30pm where we will be hosting an exclusive LIVE Uncommon EntrePReneurs event in San Juan, PR at Base Coworking in Santurce, 1666 Ave Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, 00909.
In this months edition of Uncommon EntrePReneurs the theme is around Bitcoin. Come learn about Bitcoin, how you can invest in it, how bitcoin mining works, how it is changing commerce and how it is improving energy grids will be discussed at this event. Learn about the Bitcoin Halving that is coming on April 20th and how to prepare for it.
Schedule of events:
6:30-7:15pm Networking
7:15pm – 8pm Presentations
8pm – 9:30pm – Networking on the rooftop with open bar
Featuring Speakers:
Steve Smith with Celestial Mining Management – His communication ability and visionary leadership skills were developed over a 30 year career in IT and entrepreneurship. His deep interest in Bitcoin started in 2013 and led him to first enter the mining sector in 2020. From 2010 through 2023, Steven ran the software consulting and staffing agency, AELOGICA, with operations in Manila, Philippines and developers in Latin America. Learn more at: https://celestialmgt.com/
Martin Saenz Managing Partner with BeQuest Funds which serves as an Asset Management firm located in Sarasota FL. They focus on cash flowing assets in real estate and energy. Learn more at https://bqfunds.com/
Erik Alvarez with Velas Commerce, a pioneering Bitcoin and Lightning Network software development company that has been at the forefront of the industry since its early days in 2014. We specialize in building Bitcoin payments and features into websites, mobile app, custom software and point of sales for in person stores too. Leading a passionate team, Erik’s mission is to drive the adoption of Bitcoin and Lightning Network technologies through practical software development and integration services. Learn more at https://velascommerce.com/
Erik will also discuss BitDev San Juan Meet Ups, which are free and open Bitcoin education events where discussions are technical but are open to people of all skill levels. This group is a place in improve your technical Bitcoin knowledge and to keep up with what’s happening in the world of Bitcoin. They cover a wide array of topics such as protocol discussions, mining, programming, general education, privacy, the lightning network, and more. Learn more at https://sanjuanbitdevs.org/
Stranded – a short film produced/directed by local legend, Alana Mediavilla, based on some of the content we shot for DIRTY COIN (a feature documentary currently in post-production) but with a particular focus on how Bitcoin miners are monetizing stranded energy assets in remote locations around the world.
STRANDED is already playing at film festivals and Meetups worldwide. They recently won Best Documentary Short at Cannes Independent Shorts Festival. Learn more at https://www.dirtycointhemovie.com/
Will drinks and lite appetizers be provided?
Yes, courtesy of our sponsors at BeQuest Asset Management and Celestial Mining Management.
