Adam Weigold

Quantum Physicist, Blockchain Strategist, Digital Currency Evangelist, Entrepreneur and Startup Specialist. Focused on the creation and management of early stage technology businesses operating at C-level, Directorial and Advisory roles. Over 25 years of technology innovation and business management experience building start-ups in Photonics, Industrial Automation, Telecom, Defense, Medical Devices, Medical Services, Financial Services , Cyber-security and Blockchain sectors. Over 10 years experience working in advisory roles for Defense, Software, Telco, Financial Services, Medical, and Large Enterprise-related industries. Have successfully exited three ventures via two public company acquisitions and one private sale. Have been involved in launching an IPO on the ASX and numerous private equity / M&A transactions. Significant and varied publication list including patents, scientific papers, technical white papers, marketing publications, industry magazine articles and blog articles. Relocated from Australia to Silicon Valley / San Francisco in 2012. My primary area of expertise lies at the intersection of technology and business. My skills base includes Technology Invention, Business Modeling, Technology Forecasting, Contrarian Thinking, Business Planning, Market Strategy, Fiscal Analysis, Operational Management, Product Innovation, Technical Writing and Startup Team Building. My record of invention and patented innovation covers computer hardware, computer software, medical lasers, military lasers, photonic chips, directed energy, telecom platforms, digital currency and cyber-security. I consult to many large technology and startup companies as a technologist, market analyst and IP expert on the following subjects; Cyber-Security, Digital Currencies, FinTech, IoT, Wearable Computers, Telecommunications, Photonics, Industrial Lasers, Medical Devices and Defense Technologies. Some of my recent publications are