Fireside Chat: Breaking into the Future of AI & Web3
Event Overview
Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Jake Salerno (’19), Head of Business Development at Zero Gravity Labs (0G) — one of the fastest-growing teams building the foundation for decentralized AI.
Returning to the organization he co-founded as a student, Jake will share how his early experiences with MUBC shaped his path from Miami University to leading business development for one of the world’s most advanced AI and Web3 infrastructure companies.
Since joining 0G, Jake has helped scale its ecosystem to over 350 integrations, shaping how AI and Web3 connect across modular systems. Before 0G, he led GTM strategy at Chainlink Labs, contributing to over $1 trillion in total value secured across the Web3 ecosystem.
Discussion Topics
Moderated by Lucas Salerno, President of MUBC, this 30-minute discussion will explore:
How to break into the rapidly growing AI and Web3 industries
Building partnerships and communities from the ground up
Lessons learned from scaling teams in fast-moving startup environments
Behind-the-scenes insights from launching real-world decentralized AI products
Following the chat, there will be an open Q&A session where students can ask Jake about his career journey, strategy insights, and advice for getting started in the industry.
About the Speaker
Jake Salerno leads Business Development at Zero Gravity Labs (0G), where he’s built and scaled a high-impact team driving ecosystem integrations and go-to-market strategy across decentralized AI infrastructure. Since 2024, he has helped secure over 350 + integrations, shaping how AI and Web3 connect across modular systems.
Before 0G, Jake spent three years at Chainlink Labs, leading GTM for data products that contributed to over $1 trillion in Total Value Secured. A founder with nearly a decade in crypto, he has built and exited multiple startups and continues to play a key role in advancing the AI × Web3 ecosystem.
Jake is also a co-founder of the Miami University Blockchain Club (MUBC), one of the first university-level blockchain organizations in the Midwest.
About MUBC
The Miami University Blockchain Club (MUBC) empowers students to explore blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies through education, collaboration, and hands-on experience. Founded in 2017, MUBC connects academia with industry, helping students build real-world skills and professional networks in next-generation tech.
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