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Nine: Curative Finance, Lillypond Presentations

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A few days ago, I presented my blockchain-based healthcare savings system, Curative Finance, at the Austin Blockchain Alliance Meetup.

My presentation at the meetup is here on YouTube:

You can also email me at CurativeFinance@gmail.com if you wish to see the PDF presentation.

Following my presentation, Richard Hurley and Keith Guidry from the Lillypond Project presented a document “protective reputation” system for the disabled, anchored in Blockchain:

It was pure luck that Lillypond’s presentation followed mine; we both talked about how technology can assist the most vulnerable populations.

I had a great time presenting, and hope to network with more like-minded folks.

Vote for My SXSW Panel Presentation

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Hello Everyone,

My idea for a SXSW Presentation was entered into the final round! From now until August 23, anyone can visit the SXSW site and vote for a presentation you think would benefit the attendees of the next event, taking place March 2020 (hopefully mine).

My presentation, “Curative Fintech: A Crypto Medical Savings System” is the story of my journey into medical debt. I was able to move past debt by creating a unique method that reduces healthcare expenses. My revised system now includes a blockchain and cryptocurrency component.

Here is the presentation I submitted.

I would love to represent the special needs community and those affected by medical debt. Help me achieve that goal by your vote!

If you want more details on my idea, or if you would like to receive the presentation via email, feel free to reply to CurativeFinance@gmail.com. 

Sincerely,

Yolanda Baker

Diary: Acceptance

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I was accepted into the Newchip accelerator bootcamp program!

For the next four weeks, I will study what it takes to succeed as a startup. Well, that’s the simple way to describe it.

What shocked me the most was not that I was accepted, but how little I currently know about fundraising. The Table of Contents was a wake up call.

For the past several years, it has been an uphill battle to figure out how to get clients. What I should have concentrated on is how to successfully raise funds for my business.

Here are just a few of the things I will learn:

  • Recruiting co-founders
  • Raising seed capital
  • Creating good Pitch Decks

So much to learn. Thank goodness I am a voracious reader!

Have a great rest of the week.

Quick Update – My Visit to Newchip

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I visited the Austin office of Newchip this afternoon. Every Tuesday in July, the office will have a free co-working event, and so I decided to stop by and say hello.

Newchip, according to their page, is about focusing on product development, as well as ” … fundraising, negotiating, partnerships, and scaling revenue …”. I’ve done a bit of research on firms such as Newchip, and it is one of the few I’ve found that has such an extensive accelerator program for startups, and the only one I’ve found so far in Austin.

This appears to be a great place for startups that are just beginning their venture. There is a general work space open regular business hours Monday through Friday. There are also dedicated desks and small offices that are open extended hours.

Kim, the receptionist, was kind enough to offer me a quick tour of the place. I liked that it was a “lean” working environment without it feeling spartan.

Next week, I have a short telephone meeting with a Newchip representative. We’ll go over the various accelerator programs they provide and see if my company is a good fit. I’ll keep you updated!