Open Tech Calendar

Hi Rebels,

We are hosting an interview style discussion with founders, investors and eco-system partners in the fintech sector globally touching upon decentralized finance, blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, digital securities and discussing industry trends, challenges, corporate and investment strategies. This month we are excited to be hosting Pierre Lavaux and Alexandre Azoulay from SGH Capital for a one-hour chat.

Date and Time: Thursday, March 25 at 9am PDT (12pm EST, 4pm GMT)
Title: SGH Capital: Profile of a Blockchain VC
Registration Link: us02web.zoom.us

Business Summary: SGH Capital
SGH Capital deploys capital in early and mid-stage disruptive companies, with a focus on US-based innovative companies and selected European projects. To date, they have invested in more than 100 companies. Their investment mantra is vertical agnostic and active, constantly entering new industries and relying on an extensive network on both continents.
Speakers:

Alexandre Azoulay, SGH Capital
www.linkedin.com

Alexandre founded SGH Capital in 2014 and he has been a creative engine for the companies he has advised. He is the holder of seven global patents covering composite materials, photovoltaic energy and financial technologies, which are currently implemented by portfolio companies. Alexandre brings more than 15 years of experience in business development and entrepreneurship, across multiple industries, in the US, Europe and the Middle East.

Alexandre is a former officer in the French Navy and holds a BA in Management from HEC Paris, a Masters in Applied Economics from IEP Paris and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Pierre Lavaux, SGH Capital
www.linkedin.com

In 2017, he joined SGH Capital, as their first Entrepreneur in Residence and took over one of their portfolio companies. He is now a Partner. Pierre has a background in private law and studied software engineering at School 42 (Paris).

Pierre is a digital entrepreneur and a strong startup operator. He has previously scaled tech teams and systems in the fields of advertising and media. He also shouldered the growth of a marketplace for art, antiques and collectibles.

Host:

Alfred Ritter
www.linkedin.com

Alfred Ritter, CEO and Managing Partner of Montgomery Securities providing investment banking services to financial technology companies, including the private placement and underwriting debt and equity securities, and mergers and acquisitions.

Kindest regards,
Zee & Team

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