Thomas Power
Summary
Thomas Power is an author, speaker, Board Member and Director for 9Spokes PLC in New Zealand and London’s based Team Blockchain Ltd. Thomas’ main book is Tokenomics, a book that effectively describes the blockchain shift to cryptocurrencies and the way in which it is possible for people and businesses to be monetizing “attention as a product” using incentive tokens.
Besides Tokenomics, Thomas is the author of 7 books and has conducted over 1000 Speeches across 56 countries. Thomas Power is a household name that specialises in a host of topics including every aspect of technology, social media, community building, cloud, and SaaS Apps.
He has been described as an innovative visionary within his industry and commands large audiences and respect which is a testament to his prowess in his field of expertise.
Biography
Thomas Power (1964) has written 7 books since 1998 and has made over 1000 speeches in 56 countries covering all aspects of technology, social media, community building, cloud, and SaaS Apps. Now the world has shifted its attention to Blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, ICOs, Tokenomics, Cryptonomics, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence, and Thomas has shifted with the times, making presentations on these subjects to conferences and board members around the globe.
Currently, Thomas is a Board Member and Director for six companies including 9Spokes PLC in New Zealand which supplies Barclays, OCBC Singapore, Bank of New Zealand with Cloud SaaS AI solutions for small businesses, and Team Blockchain Ltd based in London showcasing his global appeal and reach.
Thomas also joined The Board of BICRA (Blockchain Industry Compliance and Regulation) in 2018 which famously opened dialogue between Blockchain players and Regulators, which was widely documented and discussed by Power during his presentations.
As GDPR kicked in mid-2018, Thomas has been involved in informing many executives of the power of Community Building on The Blockchain using Tokenomics to avoid the penalty fines of 4% of global turnover and open up a world of possibility and opportunity within the corporate world.
Tokenomics
Thomas’ book, Tokenomics is mainly about the economy of this new world. This is a no-holds-barred, in-depth exploration of the way in which we can participate in the blockchain economy. It shows the basics of bitcoin, blockchains, and tokenomics; what the very first ICO was; and how over a period of 5 years, various projects managed to raise enormous sums of money they did. The book then provides insights from ICO experts and looks at what the future holds.
By comparing the past, current, and future of this technology, the book will inform anyone, about whatever motivates their interest. The crypto shift of blockchains, ICOs, and tokens is much more than just buying bitcoins, creating tokens, or raising millions in a minute in an ICO. It is a new paradigm shift from centralized to decentralized, from closed to open, and from opaqueness to transparency. ICOs and the creation of tokens during the craze of 2017 needed a lot of preparation, and an understanding of cryptocurrencies and of emerging legal frameworks, but this has spurred a new movement to tokenize the world.
Thomas Power gives an unbiased, authoritative picture of the current playing field, exploring the token opportunities and providing a unique insight into the developing world of this tokenized economy.
Vision
Thomas Power's vision revolves around the concept of Community Led Growth. He believes in empowering individuals to foster personal growth in various aspects of their lives, including health, mindset, and business. Furthermore, he emphasizes the significance of supporting organizational growth through community building.
With over 30 years of experience in online community building, Thomas Power is well-versed in leveraging the power of communities to drive positive change and enable growth. His vision is supported by his three children, Hannah, Ross, and TJ, who contribute to their collective endeavour of community building in unique ways.
This commitment to community-led initiatives showcases Thomas Power's belief in the potential of communities to uplift and transform individuals, businesses, and organizations. Through his vision, he aims to create an environment where individuals can thrive and contribute to greater collective growth.
Recognition and Awards
References
- Thomas Power biography | Champions Speakers
- Tokenomics | O'Reilly
- Thomas Power's Linkedin Profile | Linkedin
- Tokenomics: The Crypto Shift of Blockchains, ICOs, and Tokens | Amazon
- Interview with Thomas Power | Onalytica
- Thomas Power Guest contributor | Shield
- Thomas Power profile | Crunchbase
- Thomas Power Board Member 9 Spokes | The Blocks
- Thomas Power talks 'the valley of disillusion' and blockchain post-2020 | The Irish Tech News
- Thomas Power - Tokenize The World, Bringing Crypto to Mainstream | OST
- Biography of Thomas Power | 4ir Book
- Technologist Predicts Life in 2030 | Exclusive Interview with Thomas Power | Champions Speakers
- Barclays | openbusinesscouncil.org
- OCBC | openbusinesscouncil.org
- CCForum London 2019/Panel: Dinis Guarda, Thomas Power, Rais Hussin, Ingo Ruebe | CC-Forum
- #84 Thomas Power (The Power of Social Networks) | The Judgment Call Podcast
- TEDxMaastricht - Thomas Power - "The end of organizations as we know them" | TED x Talks
- Crypto influencer Thomas Power: Understand your market above anything else | Decrypt