Episode 244

Alexander Taub on the Illuminati NFT and Upstream's DAO as a Service

Alex Taub is the co-founder of Illuminati NFT and co-founder + CEO of Upstream, a new social professional network. You can request access at Upstreamapp.com.

Alex previously was the co-founder and CEO of SocialRank (acquired by Trufan). Prior to that Alex led business development and partnerships for online integrations at Dwolla, a payments startup based in Iowa. As well as for Aviary (acquired by Adobe), a NY-based startup that provides a photo editing API for web and mobile devices.

Alex is active in the NY tech scene as the creator of the BD Meetup and an advisor to early-stage companies. He has been featured in Business Insider as one of the “Top 20 Under 25” in the NY tech scene. Alex writes a popular blog called Alex’s Tech Thoughts, has been published in Fast Company, The New York Observer, The Next Web and VentureBeat, teaches Business Development classes, and has been quoted on many tech websites including TechCrunch, NY Post, The New York Times, Business Insider, Mashable, and PC Magazine. He was a contributor for the Forbes Entrepreneur section and advisor for Rainfall Ventures, a seed stage VC fund. Now he is the General Partner at Taub Ventures, an early stage fund to invest in startups.

Alex holds a BA in Economics from Yeshiva University. He is married and lives in North Miami, Florida with his wife, two daughters, and dog.

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As a former NCAA Dual-Sport D1 Athlete, Richard Carthon is no stranger to hustle. Today, Richard’s tenacious work ethic and competitive spirit fuel his passion for learning as much as possible while helping as many people as possible.

Richard is a rising thought leader and a serial entrepreneur whose experience spans Startup Operations, App Development, Fundraising and Fintech. Originally from Shreveport, LA – Richard currently lives and works in Austin, TX where he has immersed himself in the city’s growing startup ecosystem.

Richard has gained notoriety from his collaborative approach to challenging the existing practices of startups, small businesses, and established firms. His innovative perspective and meticulous followthrough deliver solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Richard’s track record of success has solidified his reputation as a trusted revenue enhancement specialist who can define the required plan of action and execute against that plan.

In 2016, Richard graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and holds a degree in Business Management and Legal Studies with an Entrepreneurship specialization. Richard surrounds himself with likeminded, motivated individuals who prioritize faith, family, and friendship. He is always on the lookout for Industry Experts and Business Owners who have an interest in collaborating.