Proof of AI - Builder and Influencer Night @EthDenver by Paypal Ventures & Kite AI & 499
Proof of AI - Builder and Influencer Night
An exclusive night in Denver during EthDenver, bringing together top founders, VCs, AI builders, and industry leaders shaping the decentralized future — across AI protocols, RWA, and the next wave of Web3 innovation.
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🎉 Party Highlights
🍸 Food, Drinks & Networking
🍷 Open Bar:
Enjoy a variety of drinks, including wine, beer, and spirits throughout the night.
🍽️ Light Dinner & Snacks:
Kick off the evening with a tasty selection of light bites, finger foods, and refreshing treats.
🤝 Mingle & Connect:
Great food and drinks set the stage for meaningful conversations and collaborations.
Come hungry, stay inspired, and let’s build the future of AI together! 🚀
📌 Event Details
Date: Feb 18, 2025
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
Host: Paypal Ventures, Kite AI, 499
Partner: Coinbase Ventures, Google Cloud, Perle labs, HashKey Chain, Halborn, Sentient, Avalanche, Hetu, Brevis, Messari, Alumni Venture, The Block, Tectonic, LayerZero
This is more than just a party — it’s a curated space for genuine conversation, strategic networking, and community celebration. Against the vibrant backdrop of Denver, this exclusive night connects builders and influencers who are actively shaping the decentralized future — from AI protocols to RWA, DeSci, and the next wave of Web3 innovation.
📍 Venue Details
Our event will take place at Reynard Social Spaces on the 6th Floor of Thompson Denver, by Hyatt. Please use the following address and instructions to find us:
📍 Venue: Reynard Social Spaces, 6th Floor
🏨 Hotel: Thompson Denver, by Hyatt
📍 Address: 1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
🎤 Agenda
🕖 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Sign In & Opening
Guest check-in & networking
Welcome by hosts & partners
A quick walkthrough of the evening’s theme and vision
Setting the tone: a curated space for builders, founders & investors in AI & Web3
🧠 7:40 PM – 8:20 PM | Panel 1
Autonomous AI Agents: The Future of Open-Source Innovation
Exploring how autonomous AI agents are moving from concept to implementation
What infrastructure is required to support scalable AI agents
Agent coordination, orchestration & on-chain/off-chain execution
What founders should focus on today to stay ahead
Mod: Henry Lee, Head of Ecosystem of KiteAi
Gil Rosen, Founding Partner of Blockchain Builders
Ahmed Rashad, Founder & CEO of Perle Labs
Matt Schmenk, Defi Lead of Avalanche
Kelvin Sparks Jr., Researcher of The Block
🔥 8:30 PM – 9:10 PM | Fireside Chat
Beyond the OpenClaw Hype
A candid conversation on what comes after the excitement and what it actually takes to build sustainable AI agent ecosystems.
• What OpenClaw signals about the future of autonomous AI
• Hype vs. durable value: how to separate experimentation from real traction
• Technical bottlenecks: infrastructure, verification, and coordination
• What builders should prioritize today to stay relevant
• The next phase of open, verifiable AI networks
Scott, Co-Founder & CTO of KiteAi
Alan Di, Partner of Microsoft's Venture Fund
Jonathan King, Senior Manager, Investments of Coinbase Ventures
9:10 PM – END｜Networking & Party Time
Cocktails, music, and real conversations
Explore project showcases from ecosystem partners
Connect with local communities, MENA KOLs, and global builders
Build with the people who don’t just party — they launch protocols, raise rounds, and drive ecosystems
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499 - 499 is one of the industry’s earliest and largest DAO, pioneering the OG community since its founding in 2018. 499’s mission is to break traditional organizational boundaries, foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, and drive the next wave of innovation across Web3, AI, RWA, and stablecoins.
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Kite AI - A purpose-built, EVM-compatible L1 designed to power the AI economy. At its core is Proof of Attributed Intelligence (Proof of AI), an innovative consensus mechanism that ensures fair attribution and transparent rewards for contributors across agents, models and data.