Fintech
The evolution of money: post-fiat decentralized systems.
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From Cyberpunk to Blockchain
In the dust of an old garage I found Count Zero again—William Gibson’s neon prophecy. The Gollancz edition glows with the blue globe lines on black, like pulsing through the void. It was the first map that showed me cyberspace not as metaphor, but as…
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Skip Seoul: CASCADIA 카스카디아 Korea’s Time Warp
I speak of the liminal—spaces that live between city and wild, doing and being, last sentence sent and first breath remembered. Cascadia is that threshold.
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fincluse
A concise, resonant, and mission-driven name designed for a new venture positioned at the intersection of financial inclusion, blockchain technology, and social impact. It is the chosen name for a NewCo initiative emerging from a legacy microfinance operator (client identity reserved), seeking to expand its…
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Technocracy Reloaded
A Gray Dream in a Hungry NationIn December 1919, a lean engineer named Howard Scott gathered a dozen scientists in a Manhattan loft and drew a continent on the wall. “Map every erg of energy,” he told them, “and we’ll tune America like a dynamo.” The group…
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Reached the End of the Internet: Inside the Remilia & Milady Crypto $Cult
First-hand insights into the evolution of Milady Maker, the rise of $CULT, and the enigmatic figures driving the movement.
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Giorgio Moroder House in Beverly Hills
Few people realize that Giorgio Moroder, the trailblazing genius behind disco, electronic music, and iconic film soundtracks, hails from South Tyrol—a fascinating crossroads where Italy, Austria, and Switzerland converge. His roots are as dynamic as his music, blending cultures and innovation. In Los Angeles, we…
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Returning to China: the New Year of the Dragon
After years away due to pandemic border closures, returning to China held a special significance for me. Though a brief layover in Beijing in March 2022 was marred by visa issues, it hardly counted as a visit. This time, however, marked a quick business trip,…
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From Cashless Wonders to Smart Cars: Unveiling China’s Digital Revolution
Embarking on a brief business trip to Shanghai & Hangzhou, often hailed as the “Chinese Silicon Valley,” felt like stepping into a time capsule catapulting me a decade ahead. Despite my frequent visits to China pre-pandemic, it had been over five years since my last…
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Airalo: Disrupting Connectivity with e-SIM Innovation
As a seasoned traveler, I’ve navigated the evolving landscape of international calling and connectivity since the era of collected-call from UK telephone cabins, then Blackberries and so on. I’ve run the game – from executing ninja-like manoeuvres to procure local SIMs to be plugged in…
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J. Demsky Metro for Capitale della Cultura
I had the honor of curating J. Demsky’s special activation for Capitale della Cultura 2023. Demsky created two magnificent art installations in his unique style—a large-scale mural covering the MetroBrescia deposit building and a captivating wholecar adorning a traveling subway train.
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Luca Font Metro for Capitale della Cultura
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the Brescia Metro has undergone an artistic transformation that integrates sustainable mobility with aesthetic considerations. The curation of this project was overseen by Lodovico Minelli Sarteri, who conducted the artist selection and managed all aspects of the installations,…
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Hong Kong for Art Basel 2023
Recently, I had the privilege of being part of a select team, embarking on a series of missions in the bustling city of Hong Kong. Our journey commenced with the prestigious Art Basel event, where we were treated to an awe-inspiring master presentation by BMW.…