Entrepreneurs and businesses specialising in blockchain and decentralisation will have the chance to pitch their dapp ideas to global artist, innovator and entrepreneur, Akon and the Akoin team at BlockDown 2020, on April 16.
Akon, the visionary behind the Akoin project that is launching a uniting cryptocurrency and DApp platform for Africa, will be appearing at virtual blockchain conference BlockDown 2020. Akon alongside Akoin executive team members Jon Karas, co-founder and CEO, Lynn Liss, co-founder and COO and Mike Tankel, EVP Marketing will judge a pitchfest designed to uncover the very best in blockchain development and entrepreneurial talent, with the winning project to be featured on the Akoin platform.
People or businesses working on blockchain projects they feel would be an ideal fit for the Akoin DApp ecosystem will be invited to present a five-minute pitch to Akon and his leadership team, followed by a five-minute question and answer session.
This is a limited opportunity for five DApp projects to pitch Akon and the Akoin team, with the winning project launched on the Akoin platform as one of its early decentralized apps, including premier marketing and awareness campaigns. The Akoin ecosystem is designed to enable entrepreneurs in rising economies, connecting, engaging and activating them with the companies and customers to fulfill their vision.
Lynn Liss, co-founder of Akoin said: “We’re excited to see what the innovative and creative blockchain and crypto community has developed so that we can help them achieve and share their ideas through the Akoin platform.”
Mike Tankel, EVP Marketing, said: “On this global stage you can pitch our team from the comfort of your living room while sharing your ideas with thousands of people and influencers throughout the world at BlockDown 2020.”
Winners of the pitchfest will be announced at the end of the event, and viewers will also be able to vote on the best pitch, using community polling.
Prospective projects are invited to enroll on the BlockDown website. There will be limited spots for this unique opportunity to bring your business to Africa with Akon and the Akoin team.
BlockDown 2020 will be held on April 16-17, featuring 24 hours of the finest blockchain content.
In order to pitch and 1 of just 5 projects to pitch Akon and the Akoin team sign up and register or email contact@blockdownconf.com
