 and the Tiger 21 Chair in Kansas City. The conversation centers around the upcoming inaugural #HDAX summit, scheduled for September 9th in Kansas City, which aims to connect global leaders in blockchain finance with investors from the Heartland region.){kind=link}
Remy Blaire welcomes Heidi Lehmann, the founder of the Heartland Digital Asset Exchange (#HDAX) and the Tiger 21 Chair in Kansas City. The conversation centers around the upcoming inaugural #HDAX summit, scheduled for September 9th in Kansas City, which aims to connect global leaders in blockchain finance with investors from the Heartland region.
Heidi discusses the uniqueness of #HDAX, noting that it is the first event of its kind to bring together Wall Street and blockchain in the Midwest. She emphasizes the growing demand for education on digital assets, particularly as regulatory clarity increases. The summit is designed to inform family offices and capital allocators about compliance, regulation, and strategic investment opportunities in key industries such as trucking, energy, and agriculture. These sectors are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
As a seasoned tech entrepreneur with a background in Boston and New York City, Heidi shares her journey to Kansas City, where she recognized the potential for innovation and investment. She explains how her experiences with family offices and the local funding ecosystem inspired her to establish #HDAX, aiming to foster education and collaboration in blockchain finance.
The discussion also explores the broader implications of blockchain technology across various industries. Heidi illustrates how blockchain can revolutionize payment processes in trucking, allowing for immediate payments instead of the typical 90-day wait. She highlights the potential for trading carbon and farm credits on-chain and the ability to expedite capital raising for large-scale projects, which can significantly enhance efficiency in industrial manufacturing and supply chain logistics.
Additionally, Remy and Heidi delve into her role with Tiger 21, an exclusive peer advisory group for high-net-worth individuals. Heidi explains how the group’s focus on investments and legacy planning aligns with the goals of #HDAX, particularly in educating members about the opportunities presented by digital assets.