2.5 Hour Course: Understand the technology that is revolutionizing the fundamental ways we interact with each other and organizations on the internet. This course will get your feet wet with all things Blockchain – including how it is currently being applied to your everyday life without you even knowing. We'll dig deep into what makes a Blockchain, how it's different from a regular database, and how it will change the world. We'll also explore possible careers and advancements in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology. Finally, we will dive into potential use cases of the technology and how solving the existing drawbacks of current systems will open up new opportunities for entrepreneurs, companies, and individuals. Audience This course is designed for someone with a growing interest in the inner workings of bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain technology. Potential Crypto investors, curious developers, Founders, and knowledge seekers will all benefit greatly from this course. No prior development experience is needed. Course Takeaways Explore the purpose and use-cases of Blockchains & Distrubuted Ledger Tech including: bitcoin, Ethereum, NEO, NEM, IOTA, Hyperledger, Corda, and Quorum to name a few Learn about solutions such as Lightning Network and Plasma that are being developed to speed up Blockchains to match Visa/MC Transaction speeds Look into the pros and cons of these technologies, as well as where people are currently innovating About The Instructor Rishi Sharma is a PhD student in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University with an expertise in Artificial Intelligence. He first started hacking on blockchains in 2015 in the early days of Ethereum and has been teaching about our decentralized future since 2016. Rishi also teaches Yoga and loves a good game of basketball. What Should I Bring? Please bring your laptop or tablet to the workshop for maximum productivity. When? This course will run on Sunday, February 25th from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. If you have any questions about our course, please contact (510) 557-2282 or email us at hello@peerbudsilab.com. We are happy to help! Due to limited space, please purchase your ticket ahead of time to be able to attend this workshop. What makes us different? Expertise and Experience: Our instructors are experts in all-things-Blockchain and have been involved in the technologies since their earliest days. We know that millions of engineers, managers, and executives will need to be trained in Blockchain development and application over the next decade as this technology reaches its full potential. Our workshops and courses are designed to bridge the skill-gap and to empower the innovators of tomorrow. Peer-based, Hands-on Learning: Learning alone is frustrating. We believe learning is a social activity. Peerbuds iLab isn't a traditional classroom, but a collaborative workspace for you to interact and grow with fellow students and instructors. Learn the skills and tools people are using to find innovative solutions by working on real-world projects. Come in anytime, weekday or weekend, to learn and work on your ideas. We will always have a mentor on-site to answer your questions. Career Guidance: Once you join our course, we become committed to your success. Whether you need help with your resume, college applications, cover letters, or personal portfolio, we are here to help. Learn more about us at: www.peerbudsilab.com
starting on 2018-02-25 15:00:00
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1160 North Vermont Avenue
90029 Los Angeles
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