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Yuri Cataldo is a trailblazing entrepreneur, captivating keynote speaker, best-selling author, and innovative tech strategist, renowned for his eclectic background and extensive experience. With a unique blend of artistic and technological expertise, Yuri has been recognized as one of Indiana's 40 under-40 business leaders.

His unconventional journey began as a classically trained set and costume designer (Juilliard/Yale/IU), earning credits across Broadway, Dance, Film, and Opera. He then pivoted to entrepreneurship, founding IndigoH2O, the only multi-award-winning bottled alkaline water in the world, and co-authoring the international bestseller on Bitcoin and Blockchain, "Be Left Behind."

As a testament to his versatility, he has successfully launched a 3D-Scan-To-Print sunglass company that raised $1M on Indiegogo, designed the Creative Entrepreneurship program at Emerson College, co-created cutting-edge web3 projects at MIT, and established an international open innovation program. As a mentor at prestigious institutions such as Yale Tsai City, MassChallenge, Fintech4Good, and Tech Stars, Yuri's guidance has significantly impacted startups worldwide.

His ventures have garnered attention at high-profile events like the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, and MTV VMAs, as well as in 260+ publications (Forbes, CNN, PBS, Indy Star, Boston Globe). As a sought-after speaker, he has shared his insights on Blockchain, PR/Media Relations, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Corporate Innovation at academic institutions, conferences, corporate gatherings, and with influential government officials around the globe.

Yuri's exceptional achievements have not gone unnoticed, as he has been featured in renowned publications such as INC, Forbes, CNBC, Wired, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, Variety, BuzzFeed, the Boston Globe, and many more. By inviting Yuri to speak at your event, you're securing a dynamic and inspiring thought leader who will leave a lasting impact on your audience. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the insights and expertise of this multifaceted entrepreneur and innovator.

Currently, he is the co-founder/Managing Partner of Athenian Capital , an early-stage VC fund, and the co-founder/COO of ForumDAO, spearheading the fusion of web 2.0 and web3 technologies. His remarkable accomplishments and unorthodox background make him an ideal speaker to inspire, educate, and energize your audience.

Speaking Topics include:

• Unleashing Creativity: Harnessing the Power of Artist-Driven Communities
• DAOs Unlocked: Shaping the Future of Collaborative Communities
• Sales and Marketing Magic: Boosting Your Business Growth
• Crafting a Winning Brand: Secrets to Award-Worthy Success
• PR Powerhouse: Mastering the Art of Attention-Grabbing Publicity

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Showcasing a Select Few from My Extensive Speaking Engagements:
Speaker Videos
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Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Blockchain (Panel)
Boston Blockchain Week (2021)

Why Diversity is the Mother of Innovation
Autodesk University (2020)
What Organizations are Saying About Yuri:

"That was an outstanding webinar. The content was insightful, easy to understand, and extremely useful. It took me from being clueless to understanding the basics of cryptocurrencies. Absolutely one of the best "sessions" I've heard in years. Thank you very much.... is it possible to get a copy of this presentation? I think one benefit is to study and learn from it so that I can build what I've learned to the next level?"
- Yale University

" Excellent storytelling by lively Yuri! I look forward to the rest of the series"
-Charred Accountants Worldwide

"Yuri is someone we always learn something from and in a positive way. We are excited to learn and don’t feel small for not knowing. "
-Autodesk Research

"Yuri just gave us a masterclass in how to present a complex idea in a way that is easily understood."
Wentworth Innovation + Entrepreneurship

"One of the top 5 speakers we've heard this year out of 120, and the most memorable."
- MassChallenge Israel

"Yuri provides clear and specific strategies on how to be a successful artist/entrepreneur, how to generate multiple streams of income, and how to develop a skill set designed to pursue opportunities in both theatre and business."
- Valparaiso University)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Upcoming

The Juilliard School
2023 TBD
Speaker: Arts Education and Entrepreneurship
Autodesk TechX
May 2023
Speaker: Corporations and Web3
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2020 - Current

Draper University - International
2023 (March)
Guest Lecturer: Sales & Marketing
University of Oxford
2023 (March)
Speaker: Collaboration and Blockchain Education
Draper University - International
2022 (Nov)
Guest Lecturer: Sales & Marketing - web 2 and web3
Blockchain in Education
2022 (Oct)
Speaker: MIT Bitcoin Club and the future of blockchain education
Charted Accountants Worldwide
2022 (Sept)
Keynote Speaker: web3 in 2022
Draper University/NEO
2022 (July)
Speaker: Sales and Marketing in web3
SCGTS
2022 (May)
Keynote Speaker: Web3 and Supply Chain
MassChallenge - Israel
2022 (April)
Featured Speaker: How to tell your story, launch your brand, and land free PR.
Autodesk Research
2022 (April)
Speaker: web3 and the future of Manufacturing, Construction, and Media/Entertainment
Suffolk University
2022 (April)
Speaker: Speaker: Intro to Blockchain/Bitcoin
Yale University - International Alliance
2021-22
Keynote Speaker: Blockchain, Bitcoin, NFT's, DeFi, web3

Nov '21: Understanding Blockchain
Dec '21: NFT's
Jan '22: DeFi
March '22: web3 and The Future of Blockchain
MIT SLOAN
2021 (December)
Speaker: Understanding Bitcoin
Draper University/Algorand
2021 (December)
Speaker: Sales/Marketing for Blockchain startups
Draper University/Algorand
2021 (Oct)
Speaker: Sales/Marketing for Blockchain startups
Suffolk University
2021 (Oct)
Lecture: AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Fintech
Disrupt - The FinTech Initiative at Northeastern University
2021 (Oct)
Speaker: What are Blockchain and Cryptocurrency and how will this technology change industries.
Draper University
2021 (Sept)
Speaker: Sales and Marketing for EdTech
Chartered Accountants Worldwide
2021 (Sept)
Featured Speaker for 2 nights: What is bitcoin/blockchain and what is the future of digital currencies.
MassChallenge - Mexico
2021 (Aug)
Individual startup coaching for 25 LatAm startups
Goethe Institute
2021 (July)
Speaker: Bitcoin, NFT's, and DAO for artists
Boston Blockchain Association
2021 (June)
Speaker: How to get involved in blockchain even if you're not a programmer
BILT Virtual 2021
2021 (June)
Speaker: Why Blockchain is the future of AEC
MassChallenge - Isreal
2021 (May)
Speaker: PR for Startups
Boston Blockchain Week
2021 (May)
Speaker: Speaker: How to get involved in blockchain even if you're not a programmer
Yale - School of Drama
2021 (May)
Speaker: How to create your own path to a rewarding career
Chainreaction - Boston
2021 - February + March
Speaker: Bitcoin 101 (Feb) and 102 (March)
Suffolk University
2021 (March)
Lecture: AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Fintech
Bryant University
2021 (Feb)
Speaker: Entrepreneurship and Funding Your Project (VC, Bootstrapping, ICO's/Crowdfunding
Draper University/Tezos
2021 (Feb)
Speaker: DeFi
Draper University
2021 (Feb)
Speaker: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
World Boston
2021 (Jan)
Speaker: Open Innovation
Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle - NYC
2021 (Jan)
Speaker: Open Innovation
Babson University/CES Boston
2020 (Dec)
Speaker: Open Innovation
Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle Boston.
2020 (Nov)
Speaker: Open Innovation and the future of work
Autodesk University
2020 (Nov)
Speaker: Why Diversity is the Mother of Innovation

Draper University
2020 (Oct)
Speaker: Business Strategy
Suffolk University
2020 (October)
Speaker: The Future of AI in Finance
Draper University
2020 (July)
Speaker: Marketing 101
Accelerate Yale
2020 (June)
Panelist - Transformative Technologies: How COVID-19 Forced Change in Technologies Old and New

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3PXR3OTZxg
AIBC Summit - ASIA DIGITAL
2020 (June)
Panel Speaker: Emerging Technolgy: Asia vs the US
Masschallenge - isreal
2020 (June)
Featured Speaker: PR/Marketing
Autodesk
2020 (May)
Speaker: Personal Branding
Yale University
2020 (Feb)
Entrepreneurship event - Build It and They Will Come.

Panelist - Finance
Innovation Leadership Panel
2020 (February)
Panelists speaking on corporate innovation to executives from Mitsubishi.
SEA Conference
2020 (Feb)
Featured Speaker
Tufts - Innovative Social Enterprises
2020 (Feb)
Guest Lecturer - Social Enterprises
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2015-2019

Malta Ai AND Blockchain Summit
2019 (Nov)
Making widespread adoption a reality. How start-ups should design their business model to attract users and investors.
longy school of music
2019 (Oct)
Startup Coach
MIT
2019 (Oct)
Speaker: Future of Work
Accelerate, Wentworth Innovation + Entrepreneurship Center
2019 (Sept)
Featured Luminary Speaker
MassChallenge
2019
Judge and Mentor
135 Startup Battle, Boston
2019
Judge
Syracuse University - School of architecture
2019 (April)
Master Class lecture: Materiality: From Frocks to Fabrication
Syracuse University - School of architecture
2019 (April)
Speaker: Inside-out Innovation - The Future of the Design, Building, and Construction Industries
Tufts - Innovative Social Enterprises
2019 (March)
Speaker: Social enterprises and why startups fail.
MassChallenge
2018
Judge
PRSA Boston Social Media Summit
2018 (May)
Speaker: Cryptocurrency Marketing Strategies
Longy school of music
2018 (March)
Startup Judge
tufts - Innovative Social Enterprises
2018 (Feb)
Speaker and Substitute Professor
Bryant University
2018 (Feb)
Guest Lecturer - PR/Marketing strategies for launching an award-winning product
THINK TANK:
Future of our Cities: Converging Generations
2018 (Feb)
Participant
yale - Entrepreneurship initiative
2017 (Nov)
Speaker: How artist can connect the dots between art and entrepreneurship
Venture Café
2016 (April)
Lead Panel of 5 women on a discussion of Artistic Innovation and the struggles they face in the workplace.
ISPIM
2016
Featured Panelist about the Boston creative economy and education

SEA Conference
2015, 2016 (Feb)
panelist and speaker on the following subjects:

-Speaker – Shift Happens: What do you do when your plans fall apart
- Panelist: How to find and work with clients
-Panelist: Faculty Best Practices
-Round Table leader: How to make money in Independent Film
-Panelist: 1st steps in starting an artist business
-One-on-one mentoring leader

http://www.selfemploymentinthearts.com/
Art Entrepreneurship Educators Conference
2015 (Sept)
Speaker: How to use fear setting as a way to boost the productivity of your students.
Stanford University
2015
Speaker: Creative Entrepreneurship