Creating Blockchains With Rob Viglione

Published: Nov. 8, 2021, 4 a.m.

b'If you want to know more about cryptocurrency and the infrastructure behind it, this episode is for you. Joe is joined by Air Force Veteran and co-founder of Horizen, Rob Viglione. Horizen is a blockchain platform that aims to enable an application-rich and inclusive ecosystem through its leading-edge sidechain solutions with a focus on privacy. Rob talks with Joe about his transition into the private sector, first working as a contractor and later turning his hobby project into a business. Rob shares the importance of leadership and soft skills learned through military experience, especially when facing challenging times.\\nAbout Our Guest\\nRob Viglione is the team lead and co-founder of Horizen, a blockchain platform that aims to enable an application-rich and inclusive ecosystem through its leading-edge sidechain solutions. Formally a trained physicist, mathematician, and military officer, Rob\\u2019s experience working on satellite radar, space launch vehicles, and combat support intelligence informed much of his understanding of how blockchain technology could change the trajectory of global societies.\\n\\nWhat is Horizen?\\nJoin the conversation on our Facebook!\\nCheck out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.\\nAbout Our Sponsors\\n\\n\\nNavy Federal Credit Union\\xa0\\n\\nAt Navy Federal Credit Union, every day is Veterans Day. They thank Veterans in ways that are meaningful by offering great resources like employment assistance partnerships with nonpro\\ufb01ts like U.S. VETS and 24/7 member services. They\\u2019re a top VA Home Loan lender and offer members personal \\ufb01nance counseling.\\n\\n\\xa0Learn more at navyfederal.org/veterans.\\n\\nAt Navy Federal, our members are the mission.\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nAmerican Forces Travel\\xa0\\n\\nAmerican Forces Travel is a DOD partnership with Priceline and is committed to providing high-quality and best value travel services to patrons affiliated with the Department of Defense, as a way to thank them for their service and dedication to our country, Check out AmericanForcesTravel.com\\nWant to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.\\xa0\\nDid you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!\\xa0\\nDownload Joe Crane\\u2019s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.\\n\\nVeteran On the Move podcast has published over 400 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.\\xa0 As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.'