The current senior management in charge of energy/data centers at Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft come almost exclusively from a Renewables background (ie no real energy experience)
Prediction: in time, these people will be replaced by executives from the oil & gas industry
AI moves fast, and the grid must keep pace. Today, at @Reuters Global Energy Transition 2025, we announced a new partnership with @TAE Power Solutions to deliver a first-of-its-kind grid efficiency platform. Learn more:
At the first-ever MARA Hackathon, 100 engineers tackled real-world challenges in energy, compute, and AI. From prompt drop to final pitch, the room was filled with breakthrough ideas.
Judging panels featured leaders from @Apple, @NVIDIA, @DoorDash, @Auradine_Inc, @Gemini, @LGE_Global, and @Etched. Participants included engineers and students from Stanford, Princeton, @Google, @Meta, @Amazon, and more.
Watch the full recap:
Coming out of stealth! Founded @LeverBTC to build RWA-backed yield vaults for large BTC holders.
My goal: enable bitcoin to serve as real-world investment collateral.
I am to connect on-chain treasuries with tangible businesses and job creation. In the U.S. and beyond.
Happy December! The last meetups of 2024 are Thursday 12/05 & 12/19. Let’s close out this year with great conversation & camaraderie. See you at our usual spot! Lengthwise Brewing Co @ 5pm. 🎉
The Texas Blockchain Council would like to introduce our newest board member, Chris Noon, Vice President of Energy Development for @MARAHoldings!
Noon is a highly accomplished energy professional, bringing a wealth of expertise in managing both physical and financial electricity assets, as well as specializing in risk management, deal structuring, trading, hedging, and entrepreneurship. With a background as a financial attorney and experience operating successful ventures, Noon’s diverse skill set enhances his strategic leadership in the energy sector.
Welcome to the Texas Blockchain Council, Chris!