@ciaranfoley

welcome

My name is Ciaran. I am portfolio founder, operator, investor and futurist interested in the next.

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CURRENT

Work

investing

Hands-on investor in startups focused on Web3, Crypto, NFT, and Metaverse spaces. Working on Candle, a Web3 DAO project aiming to bring the next billion into the digital economy.

projectcandle.ai

Social Good

Advisor and former Board Member at non-profit Kherut whose unique 501(c)(3) model provides victims of sexual trafficking personal and employment development to rebuild their lives. Advisor to nonprofit focused on the local development of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

FUTURISM

Currently working on building a growing community focused on world-changing ideas, technologies, and innovation.

Writing

I am currently writing a book focused on our relationship with the future.

"The imagining of a distant future ignores an essential reality for all of us: the horizon that appears distant has already arrived."

PAST

Projects

I’ve had the fortune of working with people who love what they do on innovative technology ventures in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, software, gaming, metaverse, blockchain, education, and more.

Web 1.0

Founded one of the first internet development firms in the world and grew it to over 400 clients over a decade, working with clients such as AT&T, Raytheon Technologies, Disney, NTT/Verio and more.

Web 2.0

Co-founded a $2M funded social community and aggregator of personal and corporate security hardware and services. In 2010, co-founded a Digg/Shark Tank hybrid social site, PitchMeTV aimed at helping startups get exposure to partners and funding. In 2020 worked on a social platform centered around pet health and well-being.

Metaverse & Blockchain

Co-founded metaverse pioneer, Immersive Entertainment, whose unique world-building software blended state-of-the-art game mechanics, AI, and blockchain to create immersive, malleable worlds.

Appearances &

MEDIA

BlockCon Speaker (2018)
The Role of Economy in the Design of Virtual Worlds
CryptoRamble Podcast Interview - (2018)
Immersive Virtual Worlds
CNBC TV - Cryptotrader (2018)
EyeOnProductions (2015)
Future of VR Interview
Tech Coast Angels (TCA) (2017)
Recipient, “Angels Wings” Award
LAUNCH Investment Festival - (2016)
Speech: AI & Engagement Dynamics in VR
Lecture at University of California, Irvine (2015)
High Impact Immersion, Emotion & Storytelling in VR