The 101 on Initial Coin Offerings

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The 101 on Initial Coin Offerings

By Stone & Chalk and LaunchVic

Date and time

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AEDT

Location

Stone & Chalk, Level 2, 50 Bridge Street

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Description

Join us for a panel discussion with Alan Tsen, Stone & Chalk, Hannah Glass, King & Wood Mallesons and Simon Cant, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Reinventure to discuss the ins and outs of Initial Coin Offerings.

An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is used by startups to bypass the rigorous and regulated capital-raising process required by venture capitalists or banks. In an ICO campaign, a percentage of the cryptocurrency is sold to early backers of the project in exchange for legal tender or other cryptocurrencies, but usually for Bitcoin.
What is an ICO? Is it smart money? What's the role of current angel and VCs? These and many more questions about ICOs will be answered during the event.

If you are interested in cryptocurrency and ICOs this event will answer many of your burning questions.

Panelists Biographies

Alan Tsen, Stone & Chalk

Alan Tsen is the Melbourne GM of Stone & Chalk – an independent, not-for-profit fintech hub which fosters and accelerates the development of world-leading fintech start-ups.

He is also currently a board member of FinTech Australia where he has led numerous submissions to government departments on digital currency and blockchain tech – including the removal of ‘double GST’ from digital currency and amendments to KYC/AML laws designed to incorporate digital currency.

Alan holds Bachelors degrees in Law and Commerce and a Masters degree in Commerce (Econ). He is also admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in the state of Victoria.

Hannah Glass, King & Wood Mallesons

Hannah Glass is a solicitor in the financial markets team at King & Wood Mallesons, specialising in blockchain technology and fintech. Hannah works with a broad range of clients advising on the evolving legal and regulatory issues associated with the implementation and application of innovative technologies, in particular blockchain technology. She has played a key role in the development of the legislative treatment of digital currencies working with industry to advise on the changes to GST and anti-money laundering legislation.

KWM’s specialist team is at the forefront of legal and technological developments in blockchain, having worked with governments, banks, industry bodies and start-ups around the world on projects from smart contracts to central bank digital currencies and ICOs. In recognition of their work, the team has won the FT innovation in law awards in 3 of the last 4 years.

Hannah is also a member of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance’s legal working group.

Simon Cant, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Reinventure

Simon Cant is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Reinventure. Founded in 2013, Reinventure is a corporate venture fund with $100m under management bringing together the best of independent venture capital and corporate venturing with Westpac as the primary investor. To date, the portfolio has 16 ventures which are focused on Fintech and adjacent areas.

Simon is also the founding President of FinTech Australia, the industry’s peak representative body, and a member of the Australian Treasurer’s FinTech Advisory Group, and Austrac’s Fintel Advisory Group.

Simon has built his career in venture and innovation including advising leadership and innovation teams at Westpac, NAB, Suncorp, Fairfax, News, APN and Tennis Australia as well as being a founding team member at Social Ventures Australia, Tinshed Angel Group, ninemsn and Austlii, where he was involved in pioneering legal expert systems. Prior to joining Austii, Simon was a solicitor with Allens.

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