Environment & Cleantech

Skilled professionals dedicated to innovative technologies and practices that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability

Eileen Fürstenau

Eileen Fürstenau

During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer in agile teams designing various digital products.

https://www.eileen-fuerstenau.com

During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer... Show more

Armagan Karatosun

Armagan Karatosun

Armagan Karatosun (He/him), holds an MSc in High-Performance Computing from Istanbul Technical University with 8+ years of industry experience. As a Cloud Data Services Expert at EUMETSAT, he specializes in crafting cloud-based solutions. His focus is on creating resilient and event-driven infrastructure tailored for advanced applications like AI/ML and high-performance workloads. He is an expert in cloud technologies, particularly Kubernetes and OpenStack.

Armagan Karatosun (He/him), holds an MSc in High-Performance Computing from Istanbul Technical University with 8+ years of industry experience. As a Cloud Data Services Expert at EUMETSAT, he specializes in crafting cloud-based solutions. His focus i... Show more

Aleksandar Totovic

Aleksandar Totovic

Aleksandar is the Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for delivering regulatory features and the executing geo-expansion strategies, but also owner of E-Documents and Sustainability modules. His extensive IT background spans 40 years, with a focus on ERP solutions before his current role at Microsoft. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, Aleksandar is also recognized for his expertise as a lecturer at international conferences.

Aleksandar is the Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for delivering regulatory features and the executing geo-expansion strategies, but also owner of E-Documents and Sustainability modules. His extensive IT background span... Show more

Ole Michaelis

Ole Michaelis

Ole Michaelis is the Head of Engineering at 1KOMMA5º, a unicorn scale-up in renewable energy and clean tech. He's passionate about event-driven software engineering and building high-performing remote teams. From RailsConf to CodeMash, Ole enjoys sneaking onto stages to talk about software, teams, and tech.. In his free time, he's developing slidr.io, a streamlined slide-sharing platform. Ole is a passionate software lead who enjoys traveling and Mexican food. This self-proclaimed 'bad' German can juggle, loves spending time with his two kids, but still dislikes beer and soccer.

Ole Michaelis is the Head of Engineering at 1KOMMA5º, a unicorn scale-up in renewable energy and clean tech. He's passionate about event-driven software engineering and building high-performing remote teams. From RailsConf to CodeMash, Ole enjoys sne... Show more

Jan Schneider

Jan Schneider

Jan has extensive experience in combining agile collaboration, user experience design, and future foresight, and has studied the Internet of Things. He aims for valuable outcomes as a team, prioritizes collaborative workshops, and pays attention to the details that make a difference.

Jan has extensive experience in combining agile collaboration, user experience design, and future foresight, and has studied the Internet of Things. He aims for valuable outcomes as a team, prioritizes collaborative workshops, and pays attention to t... Show more

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE is the ICANN 79 Paul Muchene Award Winner and he is the current President (2023-2026) of Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter. He is experienced in ICT Industry Regulations, Standardisation, Project Management, School on Internet Governance, Policy Development Processes, ICT Product Certification and Testing, System Audit, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Theory of Change, etc.
He has more than 20 years of post-graduation experience in the field of engineering and ICT regulations. Kunle studied Electrical & Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria. He has double Masters - the first one in Communications Management at Bucks New University, England and the second one is Master of Science in Information Technology from National Open University of Nigeria. He is a certified Business Continuity Management Auditor (ISO22302), certified Auditor, Quality Management System (ISO9001), and a certified PRINCE 2 Practitioner.
He has presented and published formal technical papers on various topical issues including the Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, Internet Decolonization, Gig Economy etc. His works have been cited with i10 and h-index-rated citations numbering 30. He is registered with the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, and he is a member of the ITU-T Study Group 11 and a Vice Chairman of UN ITU Metaverse Focus Group. He became a Senior Member of the IEEE, USA in March 2018. His most recent technical paper is: “Artificial General Intelligence Terrorism”, published in November 2024.

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE is the ICANN 79 Paul Muchene Award Winner and he is the current President (2023-2026) of Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter. He is experienced in ICT Industry Regulations, Standardisation, Project Management, School on I... Show more

Tobias Struckmeier

Tobias Struckmeier

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Mark Heckler

Mark Heckler

Mark Heckler, MBA is a software developer & Principal Cloud Developer Advocate for Java/JVM Languages at Microsoft, conference speaker, Java Champion, and Kotlin Developer Expert focused on developing innovative production-ready software at velocity for cloud and edge computing platforms. He has worked with key players in numerous industries and public sector organizations to develop and deliver critical capabilities on time and on budget. Mark is an open source contributor and author of Spring Boot: Up and Running (https://bit.ly/springbootbook) and can be found on Twitter/X @mkheck.

Mark Heckler, MBA is a software developer & Principal Cloud Developer Advocate for Java/JVM Languages at Microsoft, conference speaker, Java Champion, and Kotlin Developer Expert focused on developing innovative production-ready software at velocity ... Show more

Frank Lyaruu

Frank Lyaruu

Architect and software generalist. Rustacian. Java veteran. Sustainable computing advocate. Web assembly enthousiast. Occasional Embedded Rust streamer.

Architect and software generalist. Rustacian. Java veteran. Sustainable computing advocate. Web assembly enthousiast. Occasional Embedded Rust streamer. Show more

Ashutosh Bhakare

Ashutosh Bhakare

Passionate about opensource fields, active fedora contributor, written few article for fedora and Red Hat , Active Docker community leader, Trying to promote Opensource by arranging AWS / Google Events as I am AWS UG , GDG UG and AWS CB. In Dec 2022 GDG Devfest we had taken a session for around 550+ attendees. Currently delivering training for Kubernertes / Docker and GKE

Passionate about opensource fields, active fedora contributor, written few article for fedora and Red Hat , Active Docker community leader, Trying to promote Opensource by arranging AWS / Google Events as I am AWS UG , GDG UG and AWS CB. In Dec 2022 ... Show more

Emma Anna Agneta Rünzel

Emma Anna Agneta Rünzel

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a coding boot camp, she freelanced as a developer, working across industries from finance to beekeeping (software). Her career has taken her through building web and mobile applications, working with startups, and navigating the fast-paced world of fintech. Now, she applies her skills in renewable energy, developing software to help drive a more sustainable future. Passionate about (computer) languages, AI, and community engagement, she loves both teaching and learning—especially when it means bridging the gap between seemingly unrelated fields.

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a co... Show more

Daniel Binggeli

Daniel Binggeli

Daniel Binggeli is the CTO at Puzzle ITC, an open-source-driven company, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. With expertise in software development, architecture, and Platform Engineering, Daniel is passionate about how technical innovation can align with organizational transformation to empower teams and streamline operations.

What sets Daniel apart is his ability to connect and navigate across a diverse range of topics. From AI to sustainability in IT, and from his role as a hands-on CTO to his life as a dedicated family man and self-sufficient homesteader, Daniel thrives at the intersection of seemingly contrasting domains. This broad perspective allows him to approach challenges with creativity and balance, leveraging insights from all aspects of his life.

Throughout his career, Daniel has taken on roles such as developer, architect, and team lead, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the software development lifecycle and operational dynamics. His blend of technical depth, leadership, and versatility makes him a driving force for impactful and sustainable solutions, both in technology and beyond.

Daniel Binggeli is the CTO at Puzzle ITC, an open-source-driven company, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. With expertise in software development, architecture, and Platform Engineering, Daniel is passionate about how te... Show more

Anmol Krishan Sachdeva

Anmol Krishan Sachdeva

Anmol Krishan Sachdeva, aka "greatdevaks", is an International Tech Speaker, a Distinguished Guest Lecturer, a Tech Panelist, and has represented India at several reputed International Hackathons. He is a Deep Learning Researcher and has about 8 publications in different domains.

In the past, Anmol has spoken at renowned conferences and tech forums like KubeCon, PyCon, Open Source Summit by The Linux Foundation, EuroPython, GeoPython, and got invited as a Chief Guest / Guest of Honour at various events.

He is an active conference organizer and previously has helped organize some of the most prestigious conferences like EuroPython, GeoPython & Python Machine Learning Conference, PyCon India, etc., and all of them were a huge success. He has done MSc in Advanced Computing (ML, AI, Robotics, Cloud Computing, Human Computer Interaction, and Computational Neuroscience) from University of Bristol, United Kingdom, and currently works at Google as a Senior Hybrid Cloud Architect.

He likes innovating, keeping in touch with new technological trends, and mentoring people. Additionally, his interest lies in Cosmology and Neuroscience.

Anmol Krishan Sachdeva, aka "greatdevaks", is an International Tech Speaker, a Distinguished Guest Lecturer, a Tech Panelist, and has represented India at several reputed International Hackathons. He is a Deep Learning Researcher and has about 8 publ... Show more

Colleen Turner

Colleen Turner

Colleen is an Associate Vice President and Michael Baker’s Greater DC / Maryland Planning Practice Lead, with 25 years of experience in transportation and environmental planning and policy. She leads a team of professionals dedicated to accelerating the electrification of the transportation sector through the development of plans, programs, and policies for state and local governments.

Colleen returned to Michael Baker in February 2021 following her employment as the Assistant Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Planning and Capital Programming (OPCP). During her tenure at MDOT, Colleen oversaw long-range environmental planning and the planning and deployment of innovative transportation technologies including zero emission vehicles (ZEV) and connected and automated vehicles (CAV). She managed MDOT’s air quality and climate change mitigation programs and participated in national discussions related to the electrification of the transportation sector, sharing her expertise with the White House, the National Governor’s Association (NGA), the Transportation Research Board (TRB), and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Colleen is a member of the TRB Standing Committee on Alternative Fuels and Technologies (AMS40). She is the former Chair of the AASHTO Air Quality Climate Change and Energy subcommittee of the Committee on Environment and Sustainability.

Colleen is an Associate Vice President and Michael Baker’s Greater DC / Maryland Planning Practice Lead, with 25 years of experience in transportation and environmental planning and policy. She leads a team of professionals dedicated to accelerating ... Show more

Warren Rocchi

Warren Rocchi

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. That was the girl, and as for SQL and Data the affair continues. Warren consults as a Data Engineer for Moyo Business Advisory and is a volunteer Lead for Johannesburg Data Platform. In his spare time he likes Mountain biking, Ice Skating, Offroad 4x4ing and Cleaning up Rivers

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. T... Show more

Salman Saeed Khan

Salman Saeed Khan

Salman Khan is a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist with over eight years of experience designing and deploying AI and Generative AI solutions that drive real-world impact. He currently serves as Director of Data Science at Afiniti, where he leads end-to-end AI/ML initiatives for global enterprises in telecom, insurance, and hospitality. His expertise spans causal inference, large language models (LLMs), Bayesian modeling, and MLOps, with deep hands-on experience in building scalable ML systems and recommendation engines.

Salman Khan is a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist with over eight years of experience designing and deploying AI and Generative AI solutions that drive real-world impact. He currently serves as Director of Data Science at Afiniti... Show more

Ethan Ferdosi

Ethan Ferdosi

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital modernization projects. Driven by his entrepreneurial mindset, he launched his first startup in Australia in 2013 and since then, his visionary perspective has earned him opportunities to become the advisor to many other like-minded startup founders. Besides working with startups, Ethan attends all over the country attending and speaking at conferences in order to gain new inspiration and inspire others. He currently lives with his family in New York and when he isn’t on his laptop, you can find him playing with his daughter, taking photos on streets, woodworking in his garage or playing music!

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital m... Show more

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specialising in computational algebra. He earned his Ph.D. from Universidade Aberta in 2019, where he has contributed to the field through his work on the Francy framework, enhancing interactive capabilities within the GAP system. His research interests encompass discrete mathematics and the development of computational tools to facilitate mathematical computations and visualisations.

His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, majoring in Industrial Informatics, from Escola Superior de Tecnologia of the Instituto Politecnico do Cavado e do Ave, completed in 2008.

He currently works at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) as a Senior Web Analyst on the Platform Engineering team of the Computing Department. He specialises in software design and architecture, with over 15 years of experience spanning both the public and private sectors.

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specialising in computational algebra. He earned his Ph.D. from Universidade Aberta in 2019, where he has contributed to the field through his work on the Francy framework, enhancing interactive capab... Show more

Bjorna Kalaja

Bjorna Kalaja

I have been a software engineer for more than 10 years. In the last 7 years I have been working together with foryouandyourcustomers Vienna in supporting companies in b2b and b2c on their digitalisation journey of internal processes and online presence.
After completing two certifications (from Climatebase and One point five academy) on climate studies and corporate sustainability, I have been active in the climate tech as well. My work in the climate tech space focuses on providing consultancy and expertise for startups on how software solutions can be planned and support their teams into building their first MVP.

My passion topic and area of expertise lies currently in the touching points between software engineering, architecture and the environmental impact of software products.

I have been a software engineer for more than 10 years. In the last 7 years I have been working together with foryouandyourcustomers Vienna in supporting companies in b2b and b2c on their digitalisation journey of internal processes and online presen... Show more

Carola Verschoor

Carola Verschoor

Carola Verschoor is a transformation designer with over 30 years of experience across diverse sectors and cultures. Driven by a deep commitment to inspire actionable change and nurture meaningful connections, Carola's work transcends traditional boundaries. She is an inspiring speaker who engages her audience with a passion for creativity and innovation. Carola is on a mission to help (re)volutionize change and co-create impactful transformations. She is a thought leader and published author on the topics of innovation, strategy, creativity, transformation and design.
https://linktr.ee/carolaverschoor

Carola Verschoor is a transformation designer with over 30 years of experience across diverse sectors and cultures. Driven by a deep commitment to inspire actionable change and nurture meaningful connections, Carola's work transcends traditional boun... Show more

Luis Zuñiga

Luis Zuñiga

With extensive experience in technical sales engineering and a specialized focus on cybersecurity and AWS solutions, I offer a robust professional profile in digital security. My expertise with AWS secure combined with my ability to integrate serverless services such as AWS Lambda, web pages, and API Gateway, demonstrates my capability to develop secure and efficient cloud solutions.

I have a strong background in protecting serverless workloads and managing identities, ensuring top-level security for my clients' systems and applications. My commitment to continuous education is reflected through my participation in industry events such as "Customized Partner Workshops" and "AWS Elite: High-Performance Architect Training," where I stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in cybersecurity and AWS architecture.

As an active contributor to the AWS community, I share resources and guides, showcasing my passion for facilitating knowledge and best practices among colleagues and the broader community. My engagement is visible through my Teams messages and various forums where I provide educational content.

With extensive experience in technical sales engineering and a specialized focus on cybersecurity and AWS solutions, I offer a robust professional profile in digital security. My expertise with AWS secure combined with my ability to integrate server... Show more

Matt Sutherland

Matt Sutherland

Matt is an Umbraco MVP and part of the Umbraco back-office community team and a keen advocate for all things Umbraco. He brings over 15 years of agency experience to try and distil client needs into actionable, technical problem solving,

Matt is an Umbraco MVP and part of the Umbraco back-office community team and a keen advocate for all things Umbraco. He brings over 15 years of agency experience to try and distil client needs into actionable, technical problem solving, Show more

Nicolas Cheymol

Nicolas Cheymol

Architecte en gestion et sécurisation de l'environnement des utilisateur, j'accompagne les entreprises dans le cadrage et le design de leurs solutions afin d'assurer la sécurité et une bonne expérience utilisateur.

Architecte en gestion et sécurisation de l'environnement des utilisateur, j'accompagne les entreprises dans le cadrage et le design de leurs solutions afin d'assurer la sécurité et une bonne expérience utilisateur. Show more

Ryan Rad

Ryan Rad

Dr. Ryan Rad is a Professor at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences and an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia. With over a decade of experience in AI, he brings a rare blend of academic depth and industry know-how, having held research, engineering, and leadership roles at both startups and tech giants like Microsoft. Driven by a passion for education, Dr. Rad has taught courses in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, and Data Science at five universities. His research aims to harness AI for social good, with impactful projects spanning healthcare, sustainability, and more. A sought-after speaker and advisor, he has presented his work internationally and published extensively—delivering over 50 talks and research papers at leading conferences and institutions around the world.

Dr. Ryan Rad is a Professor at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences and an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia. With over a decade of experience in AI, he brings a rare blend of academic depth and industry... Show more

Alec Foster

Alec Foster

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance frameworks, and revenue-generating opportunities to position MMA as the leading industry association on AI in marketing.

Alec’s academic foundations—an M.St. in AI Ethics from the University of Cambridge and a CIPP/US privacy certification—inform his ethical approach to AI and marketing. He has developed machine learning models to streamline consumer arbitration and serves on boards of algorithmic accountability nonprofits. Beyond MMA, Alec designs large-scale immersive art experiences and teaches electric hydrofoil lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Combining marketing strategy with rigorous ethics, Alec stands at the intersection of innovation and integrity, guiding organizations to harness AI responsibly.

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance framew... Show more

Laura Smith

Laura Smith

Designer and user researcher using human centred approaches to developing services, products and content. Also co-founder of a social enterprise, Unwaste.io, using data and technology to create circular economies for plastic waste. Experience in untangling complex problems in healthcare, public services and social innovation. Advocate of Women in Tech.

Designer and user researcher using human centred approaches to developing services, products and content. Also co-founder of a social enterprise, Unwaste.io, using data and technology to create circular economies for plastic waste. Experience in unta... Show more

Marta Paciorkowska

Marta Paciorkowska

Marta is a seasoned infrastructure engineer with over 10 years of experience in DevOps, orchestration, and cloud technologies. Currently, she chases configuration errors at Oda, building on a love/hate relationship with YAML that she developed at FINN.no. Before transitioning to IT, Marta spent a decade working and volunteering in non-governmental organizations focused on environmental protection and animal rights. She now aims to combine her expertise in infrastructure engineering with her passion for sustainability, championing green practices in the tech industry.

Marta is a seasoned infrastructure engineer with over 10 years of experience in DevOps, orchestration, and cloud technologies. Currently, she chases configuration errors at Oda, building on a love/hate relationship with YAML that she developed at FIN... Show more

Yigakpoa L. Ikpae

Yigakpoa L. Ikpae

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. At CHAOSS Project Yiga serves as a co-chair of the project management team and a maintainer in the Accessibility team - helping improve metrics for assessing the health and sustainability of open-source communities. As COO at CLENT Africa, she collaborates using open-source climate data platforms and energy access tools for community-driven resilience and environmental justice. She also works on civic tech initiatives that enhance government transparency using open data. Asides from contributing to and leading at various open source projects, Yiga is a global speaker and mentors marginalized persons trying to find their way in tech.

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. At CHAOSS Project Yiga serves as a co-chair of the project management team and a maintainer in the Acces... Show more

Bruno Miranda

Bruno Miranda

Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno)

Founder of ChiliBangs | Creator of NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) | Founder of Web3 Women’s Summit



Bio Updated (2025)

Bruno Miranda, also known as Spicy Bruno, is the founder of ChiliBangs, the largest Web3 community in Portugal and one of the most influential brands bridging Web3, culture, and innovation across Europe.
With a bold vision to democratize Web3 access, Bruno created Web3 Wednesday Lisbon, a weekly gathering connecting builders, visionaries, artists, degens, and institutions to purposefully explore blockchain and community opportunities.

He is the creator of the NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) concept — a revolutionary framework designed to merge the cooperative spirit with Web3 technology, building long-term sustainable ecosystems globally.
Currently, Bruno is rolling out NFO and the Web3 Forest School concepts across Europe, working closely with governments, universities, and local communities.

In 2024–2025, Bruno has expanded his work to East European countries (Romania, Poland, Estonia, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic) and is building a new international ambassador program to spread Web3 adoption across more than 20 cities.



Ambassadorships (Active)
• Card3 (Card 3) — Ambassador
• Lumia.org — Ambassador
• Dagama — Ambassador
• Gaimin — Ambassador and Community Manager
• NBX (Next Block Expo) — Official Ambassador
• Vera3 — Ambassador



Past Partnerships & Collaborations
• Algorand Portugal — Past Partner
• Sui Portugal — Past Partner



Founder Roles
• ChiliBangs — Founder and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO)
• Web3 Wednesday Lisbon — Founder and CEO
• Web3 Women’s Summit — Founder and CVO



Speaking Engagements

Confirmed 2025
• BananaConf (Talin) (Confirmed Speaker)
• ETH Lisbon (Side Event Organizer - Web3 Wednesday x ChiliBangs)
• NFC Summit 2025 (Speaker, Partner, Ambassador, Community & Media Partner)
• Potentially ICC Cannes 2025 (Pending Confirmation)
• ETH Budapest (Confirmed Collaboration and Invitation)
• ETH Cluj (Confirmed Invitation)

Past Conferences (2022-2024)
• NBX Berlin 2022 | Warsaw 2023 | Warsaw 2024 | 2025
• NFT NYC 2023
• Zebu London 2024
• WOW Summit 2022
• NFC Summit 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025
• NapulETH 2024 | 2025
• ETH Bucharest 2024 | 2025
• AI Crypto Conference Lisbon 2024
• Blockchance Hamburg 2023
• Participant at NFT Paris 2024 (Bridging and Networking)

Institutional Appearances
• ICI Private Summit — Parliament of Romania (AI and Blockchain Summit)
• Speaker at ETH Bucharest (Attended by Victor Ponta, former Prime Minister)
• Meetings with Portuguese Parliament members (from left, right, and liberal parties) during university blockchain events.
• Partnership development at Nova University (Lisbon) with ChiliBangs and Cova10 brands.



Special Projects and Programs
• NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) — Creator and Global Expansion Leader
• Web3 Forest School — Integrating Web3 into alternative education across Europe
• Building Blockchain Bridges — Connecting Poland, Romania, Estonia, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic through Web3 communities.



Areas of Expertise
• Community Building & Strategy
• NFT Utilities & Community Activation
• Blockchain Ecosystem Development
• Strategic Advisory for Web3 Projects
• Government & Institutional Blockchain Integration
• Social Impact Programs (Education, Sustainability)
• Public Speaking & Workshops



Roadmap (2025–2035)
• Expand NFO hubs in more than 20 cities with ambassadors.
• Launch new ChiliBangs Brain Network and Web3 Wednesdays in key cities.
• Create curated exhibitions to present real Web3 innovation to governments and institutions.
• Focus blockchain partnerships on Solana, Apechain, Ordinals, Avalanche, and Polkadot ecosystems.
• Develop large-scale ambassador programs, workshops, and hackathons.
• Establish partnerships with major blockchains and expand influence across Europe.



Online Presence
• Instagram: @bruno_spicy
• X (Twitter): @brunospicy
• ChiliBangs Instagram: @chilibangs
• Website: chilibangs.org (New upgrade coming soon)



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Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno) is a pioneering Web3 community builder, founder of ChiliBangs, and creator of the NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) concept. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Web3 figures in Europe, he leads transformative blockchain programs across Portugal and Eastern Europe, working closely with governments, universities, and private sector leaders. Bruno is the founder of the Web3 Women’s Summit and a multi-time speaker at ETH Conferences, NFC Summit, NBX, NFT NYC, and Zebu London.

Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno) Founder of ChiliBangs | Creator of NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) | Founder of Web3 Women’s Summit ⸻ Bio Updated (2025) Bruno Miranda, also known as Spicy Bruno, is the founder of ChiliBangs, the largest W... Show more

Bhargav Shetgaonkar

Bhargav Shetgaonkar

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM Labs for their open source and pro bono initiatives.

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM L... Show more

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