<p>Blockchain pioneer, builder, four-time startup entrepreneur at the intersection of emerging technology and cultural trends.</p><p>Samantha Radocchia ("Sam Rad") is a reformed gamer who started studying virtual currencies in 2009 while writing her anthropology thesis on currency exchanges in the virtual world <i>Second Life</i>. Since then, she has founded four companies, holds several patents, and was an early and outspoken voice in blockchain as the co-founder of Chronicled, an enterprise blockchain company focused on supply chains. Samantha consults executives, trade associations, governments and investors on emerging technology trends and is co-founder and CEO most recently of LOVE (seeyouonlove.com), a novel web3 communications platform.</p><p>A future of work expert, she also explores the future of production, community/governance, cities, finance, and sustainability—for the environment and for business. She has built experimental cities leveraging blockchain, IoT, robotics, and AI; deployed mesh sensor networks across small- and medium-sized cities; created globally distributed and decentralized organizations and helped companies shift to embrace remote work; architected a decentralized manufacturing network with connected 3D printers and knitters; deployed a drone delivery and authentication service on blockchain; assisted in the creation of a smart charging station for autonomous vehicles and more. She is also trained in and speaks on organizational culture and theory, particularly as we shift to globally distributed and remote workforces. She guest-lectures at globally recognized universities such as MIT, Columbia and UCL, and she is a futurist on the faculty of Singularity University.</p><p>The author of the best-selling <i>Bitcoin Pizza: The No Bullshit Guide to Blockchain</i>, Sam is also a regular contributor to <i>Forbes</i>, writing on the intersection of emerging tech and socio-cultural, political, and economic trends. On her <i>Radical Next Ideas</i> blog, she argues that “Radical Evolution” has replaced the (now outdated) Digital Transformation mindset. She was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Enterprise Technology and has been featured in a wide range of publications including <i>Bloomberg</i>, <i>Fast Company</i>, <i>Newsweek</i> and <i>HuffPost</i>. Sam speaks to and leads corporate trainings for Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, conferences, national governments, NGOs and investment firms, educating leaders on the technologies and cultural shifts that will shape their organizations—and daily lives—in the years to come.</p>
Blockchain Builder and “Cultural Technologist”; CEO of Web3 social media startup LOVE; Author of <em>Bitcoin Pizza</em>
<ul><li><strong>Radical Next ® : The Operating System for the Future</strong></li><li>We are living during a unique moment in human history – and what’s coming next is radically different. Socio-cultural paradigm shifts, technological advancements, and evolving geopolitics are fundamentally reshaping our societal backbones – or “operating systems.” The convergence of exponential technologies such as artificial intelligence, immersive realities, and quantum computing are accelerating towards “the singularity” and we find ourselves on the cusp of a new era: The Age of Acceleration. This history-defining moment of radical evolution will restructure our societies for the decades to come. So what does this mean for you? Your organization? Your industry? Your entire reality? Embark on a revelatory odyssey with Sam Rad, as she navigates the tides of time, illuminating the legacies of the past, realities of the present, and potentials of the future. Harness the promise of tomorrow with Sam Rad's compelling narratives, actionable strategies, and infectious enthusiasm.</li><li><strong>Radiant Now ® : A Futurist’s Guide to Thriving in the Present</strong></li><li>How will you, your organization, and your entire industry not merely survive, but rather thrive through times of radical and accelerating change? For as long as there have been questions, there have been the quests – for answers. And the belief that someone, somewhere, somehow had them. But what if the key to navigating change and thriving in the future is within you and your team? Unlock the powers of imagination, innovation, and strategic foresight with futurist, technologist, and anthropologist -- Sam Rad. From hundreds of skydiving jumps that funded her first tech venture while still in college, to countless technology inventions 15 years too early, to her “after hours” side journeys as a crime-fighting security professional, and an inspiring journey spanning 50+ countries, Sam Rad is not just a radical futurist—she's a pioneer. Drawing from her life’s journey of groundbreaking achievements, Sam masterfully combines personal anecdotes, case studies, interactive experiences, and scientific research to present an immersive storytelling blueprint on navigating our radical next future -- and present. Sam Rad offers not just sage advice, but also candidly gripping, and unapologetically relatable anecdotes that ignite a fire of 'Radical Resilience' within. Discover how to harness the chaos, break free from societal constraints, and craft an organization (and life) that's not only reactive to change but revels in it.</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity today (and tomorrow)</strong></li><li>Embracing Essential Human Skills to shape a Radically Resilient Team</li><li>Cyber attacks, fraud, and other threats once required the orchestration of many. Now, a lone actor can take down an institution with little more than an internet connection. In this thrilling keynote, we explore practical applications to equip you with tactical knowledge in cybersecurity and more importantly, cognitive security. Join Sam Rad as she empowers you to “hack yourself” so that you will not merely play multiple steps ahead in the security game of “chess,” but rather create a new game all together. Think like a Criminal, Act like an Agent: This human-centric approach enables every team member in your organization, regardless of role, to embrace the essential human skills of creativity and critical thinking and practice the art and science of discernment.</li></ul>