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Erick Watson brings 15+ years of experience across Google, Microsoft, Protocol Labs, and multiple startup exits to the stage. He speaks on the intersection of emerging technology and business impact—from threshold cryptography and Web3 infrastructure to AI product strategy and venture capital.
Speaker Credentials
- 15+ years in technology leadership at Google, Microsoft, and startups
- $1.22B in documented revenue impact at Google
- 3 startup exits including acquisitions by Interos.ai and others
- 300+ ML competitions launched on the CodaLab platform
- CoinDesk PitchFest finalist at Consensus 2025
- 2 patents granted (Opinion Search Engine, Hybrid Human-ML System)
Recent Speaking Engagements
2025
- Consensus 2025 (Toronto) — CoinDesk PitchFest finalist presenting Randamu’s bridgeless interoperability
- Permissionless IV (Brooklyn) — Threshold cryptography and decentralized infrastructure
- Token2049 (Dubai) — Web3 infrastructure and cross-chain messaging
2024
- Devcon (Bangkok) — Behind Intents panel on blockchain intent architectures
Previous
- Seattle Angel Conference — Angel Investing 101
- Blueprint Technologies — Data Panel Discussion
- Microsoft events — CodaLab and ML competition platforms
- China tech conferences — Enterprise strategy and partner ecosystems
Speaking Topics
Blockchain & Cryptography
- Threshold Cryptography for Web3 — How distributed key generation and threshold signatures enable secure, decentralized infrastructure
- Bridgeless Interoperability — Solving the $2B+ bridge exploit problem with cryptographic approaches
- Decentralized Randomness — The League of Entropy, drand protocol, and verifiable randomness in gaming, DeFi, and governance
- MEV Resistance — Using time-lock encryption and threshold cryptography to prevent value extraction
AI & Product Strategy
- From Research to Revenue — Commercializing frontier technology (AI, blockchain, cryptography) into scalable businesses
- AI Product Leadership — Building and scaling ML products at Google, Microsoft, and startups
- Data-Driven Decision Making — Predictive analytics, knowledge graphs, and enterprise intelligence
Venture & Entrepreneurship
- Big Tech to Blockchain — Lessons from transitioning Google/Microsoft careers to Web3 founding
- Startup Fundraising — From angel rounds to institutional investment ($3.3M+ raised)
- Building Distributed Teams — Scaling remote-first companies across continents
- Exit Strategies — Navigating acquisitions and corporate spin-outs
Audience Fit
Technical Conferences
Crypto/blockchain events, AI/ML summits, developer conferences — deep dives on threshold cryptography, protocol design, and infrastructure architecture.
Business & Executive Events
Leadership summits, corporate offsites, board retreats — strategic perspectives on emerging technology adoption and commercialization.
Investor & VC Events
LP meetings, fund conferences, demo days — insights on technology due diligence, market timing, and founder evaluation.
University & Academic
Guest lectures, research seminars, student entrepreneurship programs — bridging academic research and commercial application.
Format Options
- Keynote (30-60 min) — High-energy talks on technology trends and business impact
- Panel participation — Moderated discussions with other industry leaders
- Fireside chat — Conversational format for deeper exploration
- Workshop (half-day) — Hands-on sessions for product teams or founders
- Podcast/video interview — Remote appearances for media and content
Selected Media & Podcasts
Recent podcast and interview appearances:
- Pioneering Threshold Crypto — Deep dive on drand and League of Entropy
- Power of Randomness — Decentralized randomness in gaming and DeFi
- Save Billions — Bridgeless interoperability and security
- Big Tech to Blockchain — Career journey from Google/Microsoft to Web3
- Finance Day QnA — Randamu’s technology and funding
See full Press archive for all appearances.
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Available for conferences, corporate events, podcasts, and panels worldwide.
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