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NZTwork (Net Zero Token Network): Revolutionizing Carbon Credit Creation

Problem

Energy and environmental data can save money and fight climate change through energy services and carbon markets. We will democratize data so all value is returned to users instead of corporations

Solution

Data miners collect IoT data and apply it to AI apps that help reduce carbon footprint through energy saving and solar, then monetize performance with rewards and NFTs as credits so users earn

Total to date

This is the total amount allocated to NZTwork (Net Zero Token Network): Revolutionizing Carbon Credit Creation.

₳250,000
Total funds requested
161
Total votes cast
₳4.28M
Votes yes
₳136M
Votes no

Team

CEO: Nicolas Waern - Digitalization & Digital Twin Expert

CTO, CEO, Board Member, Thought Leader and Advisor. CEO WINNIIO industrial digitalization consultancy to major global corporations. Metaverse, Digital Twins, AI, Change Management, IoT and Smart Cities & Buildings Strategy Consultant. Co-chair Digital Twin Consortium.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaswaern/

Education: Bachelor International Business University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) & Yonsei University (South Korea). Master IT Management, University of Gothenburg (Sweden).

CTO: Phillip Kopp - IoT & Wireless Hardware Expert

23 year tech entrepreneur, CEO Conectric Networks, former President Cloudbeds (Softbank Vision Unicorn), Co-Founder Energy Eye (Acquired Somfy Group), funded via California Energy Commission and US DoD. Written 15+ patents.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipkopp/

https://github.com/Conectric

Education: Bachelor International Business, Finance & Strategic Management, Alliant International University & United States International University

CMO: “X” Xuezhi Hu Marketing & Crypto Expert Co-Creator

Digital marketing consultant, former online domains trader, local SEO course creator and mostly known as a CTR SEO expert. Blockchain/crypto investor, technology & market expert. Environmental activist.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xuezhihu/

Education: Bachelor Business Economics, Master Investment Analysis, Tilburg University (Netherlands).

VP Production Manager & Director S. Korea Business Unit: Nicholas Lee - IoT & Industrial Manufacturing Expert

Advisor with over 30 years of experience in product development, management, and sales in the industrial, IoT, IT, and security fields for market leaders, including Hyosung and Total Soft Bank,

President of Accessworks (DBA Techsphere)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-lee-8355778/

Education: Mechanical Engineering University of Maryland

VP Business Development: Vince Broyles - IoT Blockchain Technologist

Advisor with nearly 30 years experience as a software engineer, analyst, product manager, CTO and VP sales & marketing in defense, telecom, VR, web3 and startups incl. L3, BAE, Raytheon and Qualcomm.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincebroyles/

Education: Bachelors in Computer Science, Law and MA Industrial Engineering Management National University.

VP Sustainability & Market Programs: Corban Lester, CEM - Efficiency & Sustainability Expert

Award-winning energy efficiency and sustainability leader with over 17 years’ experience in energy program management for leading organizations including Lockheed Martin, Corporate Energy Manager for Nike, The Green Grid Association, Southern California Edison, National Grid, Energy Trust of Oregon and Ameresco.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corbanlester/

Director of Operations: Himanshu Shukla

Himanshu has extensive experience as a COO, operations manager, project manager and engineer in the software, banking, finance, telecom and IoT sectors. His experience includes managing international teams across India, Europe and the United States.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshushukla1988/

Education: Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering K.I.G.D. Modi Engineering College

Logistics, Industry & Software Business Blockchain Industry & Logistics Vertical Advisor: J.R. Choi

30 Year experience in the Logistics industry-leading digital transformation. Brought blockchain technology to supply chain management, CEO of Tongyang Systems, former CEO of Total Softbank, CEO of Cyberlogitec, IT division of Han Jin Shipping. Founder of TSB, a KOSDAQ-listed leading port terminal software

https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-r-choi-5ba2682/

Education: Ph.D. Logistics at Korea Maritime & Ocean University

Software Industry Veteran Software Scaling Advisor: Alex Ryu

Over 20 years building and leading software companies as CEO, CTO and COO. Proven track record in software platforms at scale, formerly CTO Hotwire (acq’d Microsoft) founder and CEO Opus9, MD USA for Cyberlogitec.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ryu-78918b44/

Education: Civil Engineering at Pusan National University

Energy Industry Leader Energy Markets Advisor: Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Thought leader and publicist in the energy industry, with 30 years of experience in consumer energy and competitive power markets. Built and Lead the world’s largest demand response portfolio for Constellation New Energy. Author of “The Energy Switch,” making the electric industry understandable, Forbes writer, and many publications.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkellydetwiler/

Education: MALD Economics at Tufts University

CPA Energy & Infrastructure Banker Infrastructure and Carbon Market Banking Advisor: Seth Horn

Investment professional focused on Renewable Energy, Electrical Power, and Traditional & Social Infrastructure with interest in democratizing the monetization of energy savings and circular economy. Active in carbon credit generation projects and carbon credit trading.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-horn-cpa-7a788b2/

Education: Accounting and Finance at Penn State University

Executive Movie Producer Public Media and Marketing Advisor: William Fay

A successful producer and film executive for over 25 years. He was a co-founder of and President of Production at Legendary Pictures, where he was Executive Producer on several films, including the box office hits “Superman Returns,” the Spartan epic “300,” Ben Affleck’s “The Town,” “Clash of the Titans,” and the smash comedy “The Hangover,” which was the highest grossing R-rated comedy ever. Legendary also joined with Warner Bros. to co-produce and co-finance “The Dark Knight” and “Inception;” they were nominated for eight Academy Awards ® each, winning six between them. Prior to Legendary, Fay was Executive Producer on many successful films, including “The Patriot” and the blockbuster “Independence Day,” which at the time of its release was the second-highest-grossing motion picture of all time.

https://variety.com/exec/william-fay/

Web3 and Digital Innovation Ecosystem Advisor: Gregory Griffiths

Founder, Author & Advisor with 20+ year of Global startup leader and entrepreneur, working in web3, crypto, blockchain and ICT business as executive or director. Forbes Technology Council author, Innovation consultant to the Royal office of H.H. Sheik Ahmed Bin Faisal Qassimi, founder and Chairman of IDEAX and UCROWDME, formerly regional and sales director at Spigit, Elcom and Singtel Optus.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregjgriffiths/

Education: Strategic Management & Innovation, Copenhagen Business School

XR (AR/VR) and Metaverse Advisor: Vishal Shah

Vishal Shah is the General Manager of XR (AR/VR) and Metaverse at Lenovo. In his role, Vishal has global responsibility for all aspects of Product Management, Sales, Marketing and Operations for the XR/Metaverse group. Formerly VP of Tech Mahindra, Atheer and Qualcomm. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishalshah/

Education: M.B.A., Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and Master’s in 

Computer Science from Pennsylvania State University

Team Culture and Social Good Advisor: Metta World Peace

Metta World Peace is a former NBA Champion turned investor and entrepreneur. Metta has launched several companies, such as XvsX Sports, The Panda’s Friend, SaySo Entertainment, and more. He has a passion for technology and startups and takes the same champion-style approach on the court to the business world.

https://www.artestmanagementgroup.com

Education: Artest University, Los Angeles Lakers

Art Director, Creative Design and Brand Advisor: Chris Lee

Chris Lee is a multiple award-winning creative (including the “Red Dot” award) who managed corporate design and branding for Qualcomm as its Creative Art/Design Director over 20 years. Chris is also known for his role in branding Samsung, SK and Lotte during his early career in Korea. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lee-8865a06/

Education: B.F.A. Graphic Design, Hongik University Seoul, Visual Communication University Hawaii, Honolulu, Web Design and Photography University California San Diego

Humanitarian Innovation Advisor: Kamil Grund

Kamil Grund is a visionary futurist and author who sees the planet and humanity living harmoniously and sustainably. He comes as the founder of the EcoShuMi foundation, a global network of business and political leaders who share his vision for a human-centered planet where technology assists humans but doesn’t define them. He is a partner and lead investor for the Grund family office in Katowice, Poland.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-grund777/

Venture Architecting Advisor: Finn Scheffmann

Finn Scheffmann is an investor, entrepreneur, advisor and film producer. He is currently a Partner in Onward Ventures, a sustainability and web3-focused venture studio based in Gibraltar and Dubai. His efforts include bringing clean water and renewable energy technologies to market and entertainment projects through NFT productions, web3 gaming and film production.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/finn-s-5b2306b3/

Education: Business, University Southern Denmark

Token Ecosystem Advisor: Ahmed Samer

Ahmed Samer has played a crucial role in assisting clothing, automobile, and gaming companies to create sustainable and effective web3 token and NFT models. Ahmed advises token issuers, exchanges, and investors on token economics, go-to-market strategy, and community building. Ahmed possesses a deep understanding of the technical, economic, and governance aspects of token design.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-samer-284996207/

Education: Business informatics, German University, Cairo

Diversity in Technology Leadership Advisor: Menka Goyal

Menka Goyal Technology Leader & Innovator, Founder & CTO at two IoT & AI/ML powered startups. Thought & Action Leader for People Development in Tech, especially for DE&I. Passionate about technology, sustainable living and spirituality in equal measure. The current role spans envisioning & rolling out futuristic tech at a Fortune 500 Financial Services leader.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/menka-goyal/

Education: Electronics & Communications Engineering, National Institute of Technology NIT, India 

Communications and Brand Engagement Advisor: Jaime Schwartz

As a Brand Therapist Jaime Schwarz practices product-market fit innovation. Previously Co-Founder & CMO at work automation, behavior betterment, e-learning, digital twin, social media, and web3 startups. Influenced by clinical psychology and environmental activism Jaime is passionate about promoting the platforms that change the world. Previously he was an award-winning creative director. Jaime holds multiple open-metaverse patents, and serves on a non-profit board for a nature-based children's SEL program.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeschwarz/

Education: Psychology and Philosophy, Colgate University

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