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Dapper Labs, the company behind CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot, NFL All Day, UFC Strike and the Flow blockchain, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world, paving the way to a more open and inclusive digital world starting with games and entertainment. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them to contribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves. Dapper Labs current studio partners include the NBA, NBPA, WNBA, WNBPA, LaLiga, NFL, NFLPA, Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, Genies, and UFC. We have raised over $600M from leading and notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), Samsung, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, Zynga, and AngelList, among others. Dapper Labs is accelerating the move to Web3 by building new apps and platforms that enable great user experiences while being accessible to hundreds of millions of fans of organizations like the NBA and NFL, for example. We’re ready to empower even more to bring mainstream-ready user experiences and scale to web3 applications.

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The Agentics Foundation The Agentics Foundation is a not-for-profit organization serving as the literal foundation for the next generation of agent-based infrastructures. Our mission is to provide essential building blocks and intuitive tools for designing, deploying, and managing autonomous agent systems. By empowering individuals, businesses, and innovators, we enable the creation of intelligent, scalable agentic applications with ease. Rooted in the belief that artificial intelligence should seamlessly adapt to human needs, the Agentics Foundation prioritizes flexibility, accessibility, and integration. Our flagship innovation, the Agentic Inbox, offers a streamlined orchestration interface reminiscent of Slack, simplifying agent interactions, task management, and workflow automation. Complemented by modular event integrations and seamless agentic transactions, our platform ensures efficient management of complex agentic ecosystems. Additionally, we offer one of the first comprehensive Agentic Management Platforms (AMP), a structured, user-friendly environment to develop, scale, and optimize agent-based applications. Our extensive learning resources, engaging community events, and ongoing support further enrich the agentics experience. Whether you’re a student, engineer, startup, or established enterprise, the Agentics Foundation offers opportunities to engage, collaborate, and innovate. Membership options begin at just $10 per month, with corporate sponsorships available. Join us in building the future of agentic AI.

Dapper Labs, the company behind CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot, NFL All Day, UFC Strike and the Flow blockchain, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world, paving the way to a more open and inclusive digital world starting with games and entertainment. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them to contribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves. Dapper Labs current studio partners include the NBA, NBPA, WNBA, WNBPA, LaLiga, NFL, NFLPA, Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, Genies, and UFC. We have raised over $600M from leading and notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), Samsung, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, Zynga, and AngelList, among others. Dapper Labs is accelerating the move to Web3 by building new apps and platforms that enable great user experiences while being accessible to hundreds of millions of fans of organizations like the NBA and NFL, for example. We’re ready to empower even more to bring mainstream-ready user experiences and scale to web3 applications.

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Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Adbank is a Canadian based start-up that’s creating technology to tackle the $50 billion ad fraud problem, currently the second most profitable form of income for organized crime. Using AI and blockchain technology, Adbank’s payment protocol provides full transparency of transactions between advertisers and publishers while creating a new cryptocurrency powered ecosystem that detects and reduces fraud at scale. For more information visit www.adbank.network