Peter Johnson

As a futurist, educator, advisor, and former US diplomat, I bring over 20 years of experience in diplomacy, finance, international development, and technology, coupled with high-level strategic analysis and relationship management skills. I founded the Ayadee Foundation, a think tank and educational program dedicated to leveraging technology for societal betterment. Additionally, I lead Ayadee Holding Corp., innovating in global supply chains, microfinance and carbon credits through Web 3.0 technologies. My expertise extends to policy analysis and research, advising international organizations, governments, UN agencies, and private companies on the digital economy and futurism. Recent analysis has been for the European Union, USAID and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. As well, at the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, I serve as the West Asia and North Africa Network Driver, fostering responsible leadership and advancing the UN 2030 Agenda through connecting and empowering a network of over 2,400 leaders globally. Moreover, I contribute to the blockchain, Web3 and entrepreneurship field as an adjunct professor, guest lecturer, and media commentator, advocating for a more equitable, inclusive, and technologically innovative world.

Intellectual Property Law for Tech Start-Ups

Ms. Orich specializes in patent strategy and patent prosecution for computer-related technologies. She has worked in the IP field since 1998, advising companies in the high-tech, semiconductor, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace industries, with a focus in the technical fields of artificial intelligence, network security, and control systems. Sub-specialties include speech analytics, natural language understanding, computer […]

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Passion and Purpose for Enhancing Women Entrepreneurs and Funding

Taryn Andersen, Rebeca de Sancho Mayoral & Helen Yuanyuan Cao discuss the barriers and biases faced by female entrepreneurs. Taryn Andersen is CEO and co-founder of Impulse4women, an international nonprofit association operating both online and offline to connect female tech entrepreneurs and also social impact projects with investors, corporates, public-private organisations. She is also the

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Blockchain to Track Agricultural Supply Chains

Ayadee Holding Corp. Founder and CEO Peter Johnson discusses how blockchain can be used to track agricultural supply chains, using Ayadee’s supply chain tracking solution, TRAK, as the model to demonstrate this. Peter is a technologist, impact-driven-entrepreneur, and a diplomat: His passion is to develop technology to create impact. He founded and leads Ayadee.io to

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The Fresh Produce Supply Chain explained by the President of a National Produce Company

Melissa Melshenker Ackerman, President of Produce Alliance (PA), leads a national produce company specializing in consulting and purchasing of produce from field to fork. As a leading service industry expert, PA prides itself on being an integral part of the entire process from when the crops are planted until reaching their customer’s plates. Melissa currently

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Temporarily Closed for Hygienic Reasons: Restaurant Closed Due To Covid-19

With his wife Zoe Nathan, an acclaimed baker, Josh Loeb is the founder and co-owner behind a variety of neighborhood dining destinations that make up the Rustic Canyon Family. They include Rustic Canyon, Huckleberry Bakery & Café, Sweet Rose Creamery, Milo & Olive, Cassia, Esters Wine Shop & Bar, Tallula’s, Milo SRO and Birdie G’s—all

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How Seafood From Around The World Reaches Your Plate

Kimberly (Kim) Gorton is President & CEO of Slade Gorton & Company, Inc., a manufacturer and primary distributor of premium fresh and frozen seafood products sold broadly within retail and foodservice channels throughout North America. With a legacy as America’s original seafood family, she represents the third generation at Slade Gorton. Kim is passionate about

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Feeding the Soul: Art, Innovation and Food Supply Chains

Multidisciplinarity is key for David. He is an Art History academic, Biohacker, Bonsai Expert, Classically Trained Artist and Augmented Reality developer. David focuses on art and technology as a guideline to understand our present. His work in cultural institutions centers in creating approachable media, from talks to real-time immersive technologies to effectively communicate in new

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Where’s The Beef? Meat Distribution Systems Disrupted By Covid-19

Daniel is CEO of Paro Services Inc., where he has over thirty years of experience leading a team of professionals involved in chemical contract manufacturing, chemical distribution and contract cleaning of food processing facilities. He started his career at Arthur Andersen & Company, where he rose to be a Tax Partner. Daniel completed his academic

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Successful Teams, with Seth Hufford

Seth founded The People Group to focus on leadership and organizational development grounded in equity and inclusion. By building people’s capacity to strategically address complex issues, he facilitates the creation of better-functioning relationships, workplaces, and communities. He works with a range of clients including community activists, technology executives, architects, and public high school students.

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