Michael Gord and the Blockchain Education Network Bottom-Up, Global Blockchain Education for the Next Generation
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 5 September 2017
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
It started as a single technology club on the campus of McGill University in Montreal, QC. “I recognized that the college cryptocurrency existed, and I wanted to get Montreal involved,” says Michael Gord. But before long, Michael Gord also recognized that the idea behind what would become the Blockchain Education Network (BEN) had the potential-and perhaps even the need- to go global. Though its reach is now global, BEN has maintained its unique, student-centered, bottom-up approach to blockchain education by bringing “massive value to any local university club or any local regent leader that’s trying to grow the blockchain community in their area, by connecting them with speakers for events, sponsors for events, media for events and general best practices to improve events.” Among many exciting projects and initiatives on the horizon, Gord also has plans to speak on behalf of the Blockchain Education Network at the upcoming Bitcoin, Ethereum and Blockchain SuperConference. Hit play to hear more.
Gord also discusses:
How to get involved with and who to contact for the upcoming Blockchain Gauntlet
BEN’s contribution to the Beginner’s Track at the upcoming SuperConference
The upcoming global Bitcoin Airdrop, which will introduce people to the idea of cryptocurrency in a fun and safe environment
How anyone can help develop a BEN course (and earn a percentage of Bitcoin!)
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The Bitcoin, Ethereum and blockchain super conference is coming to Dallas, |
| 0:07.0 | Texas, February 16, 17, and 18 in 2018. |
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| 0:26.7 | then I'd like to hear about it. |
| 0:28.5 | If you don't, then you don't want to miss out. |
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| 0:38.2 | registered today as a super early bird to get the lowest rates on tickets and hotel rooms. That's |
| 0:44.6 | Bitcoin super conference.com. |
| 0:47.0 | Welcome to Almost Here, round the corner of Future Technology Podcasts with Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:55.0 | Future Technologies ways to transform our lives, for better or worse, are the focus of this podcast. |
| 1:01.0 | Almost Here, means these technologies are now here and starting to be used or just around the corner |
| 1:06.5 | from Bitcoin to artificial intelligence 3D printing blockchain virtual reality and, and more. |
| 1:13.0 | This is Richard Jacobs with the Future Tech Podcast, |
| 1:17.0 | and we're doing another interview with one of our speakers |
| 1:20.0 | at the upcoming Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain super conference. |
| 1:24.0 | February 16th to 18th in Dallas, Texas. |
| 1:27.0 | I've got Michael Gord, director of the blockchain education network. |
| 1:32.0 | It's an organization that aims to educate high school and university students on blockchain, |
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