Christopher Fabian's guest appearances

Christopher Fabian

Lean Startup

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Reid Hoffman

Marc Andreessen

Christopher Lochhead

Jake Knapp

Irene Au

Kyle Samani

Dean Tribble

Rune Christensen

Ryan Zurrer

Jameson Lopp

Marco Peereboom

Christina Stembel

Chris Burniske

Kara Goldin

Guy Kawasaki

OwlTail

Shaun Conway

We’re joined by Christopher Fabian, Co-founder of Unicef’s Innovation Unit. We discuss how the global non-profit institution leverages innovative technology to solve real-world problems in humanitarian work. We explore the different applications of blockchain in the UN and Unicef, as well as the challenges we can anticipate when deploying these technologies in the developing world. Shaun Conway, Founder of Ixo Foundation, also joins the discussion as a startup working Unicef and talks about the value of a global reputation network for humanitarian projects. Topics covered in this episode:  Chris’ and Shaun’s respective backgrounds A bit of background on the UN and Unicef Unicef’s Innovation Unit and Venture arm How Unicef evaluates the different technologies in the space (public, permissionned, etc.) The challenges faced when deploying new technologies in the developing world Unicef’s recent experimentation with an Ethereum smart contract Potential applications for blockchain at the UN and Unicef Unicef’s Venture arm and the types of projects in which they invest Ixo Foundation, their collaboration with Unicef and the value of a Proof of Impact blockchain network  Episode links:  Blockchain at UNICEF Christopher Fabian - Wikipedia UNICEF Ventures: Exploring Smart Contracts ixo foundation ixo foundation – Medium  This episode is hosted by Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/214

We’re joined by Christopher Fabian, Co-founder of Unicef’s Innovation Unit. We discuss how the global non-profit institution leverages innovative technology to solve real-world problems in humanitarian work. We explore the different applications of blockchain in the UN and Unicef, as well as the challenges we can anticipate when deploying these technologies in the developing world. Shaun Conway, Founder of Ixo Foundation, also joins the discussion as a startup working Unicef and talks about the value of a global reputation network for humanitarian projects. Topics covered in this episode: <ul> <li>Chris’ and Shaun’s respective backgrounds</li> <li>A bit of background on the UN and Unicef</li> <li>Unicef’s Innovation Unit and Venture arm</li> <li>How Unicef evaluates the different technologies in the space (public, permissionned, etc.)</li> <li>The challenges faced when deploying new technologies in the developing world</li> <li>Unicef’s recent experimentation with an Ethereum smart contract</li> <li>Potential applications for blockchain at the UN and Unicef</li> <li>Unicef’s Venture arm and the types of projects in which they invest</li> <li>Ixo Foundation, their collaboration with Unicef and the value of a Proof of Impact blockchain network</li> </ul> Episode links: <ul> <li><a href="http://unicefstories.org/blockchain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blockchain at UNICEF</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Fabian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christopher Fabian - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="http://unicefstories.org/2017/08/04/unicef-ventures-exploring-smart-contracts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNICEF Ventures: Exploring Smart Contracts</a></li> <li><a href="http://ixo.foundation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ixo foundation</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/@ixo_foundation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ixo foundation – Medium</a></li> </ul> This episode is hosted by Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: <a href="https://epicenter.tv/214/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">epicenter.tv/214</a>

Christopher Fabian & Shaun Conway: Unicef & Ixo: Towards More Transparent Humanitarian Projects

UNICEF's Venture Fund is the first financial vehicle of its kind in the United Nations—allowing for $50-100K investments in open source technology companies in the countries where UNICEF works. Chris Fabian will discuss the importance of new approaches to solving the world's most pressing problems, and how creating prototypes and provocations to industry has helped situate UNICEF as a leader in identifying, financing, and scaling solutions that have never before been realized. More on the award-winning UNICEF Office of Innovation here: www.unicefstories.org and www.unicefinnovationfund.org.

UNICEF's Venture Fund is the first financial vehicle of its kind in the United Nations—allowing for $50-100K investments in open source technology companies in the countries where UNICEF works. Chris Fabian will discuss the importance of new approaches to solving the world's most pressing problems, and how creating prototypes and provocations to industry has helped situate UNICEF as a leader in identifying, financing, and scaling solutions that have never before been realized. More on the award-winning UNICEF Office of Innovation here: <a href="http://www.unicefstories.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unicefstories.org</a> and <a href="http://www.unicefinnovationfund.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unicefinnovationfund.org</a>.

UNICEF Venture Fund And The Financing Of Equity | Christopher Fabian