TL;DR - Web3 Enabler by Alex Hochberger (Fuqua’06 Alum from Miami) won our pitch competition in New York; Next VC networking & pitch competition - 6th of December in Miami, register here.

🍌 The Power of Provocation: The Banana Returns

Art Basel has long been a stage for provocative ideas, and the banana remains its icon.
First, a student made headlines for casually eating Maurizio Cattelan’s $120,000 banana artwork—raising questions about value, permanence, and the nature of art. Recently, cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun took it a step further, purchasing a $6.2 million version of the same artwork—only to eat it himself.

Both acts exemplify the Art Thinking Method, where disruption sparks new perspectives. Like art, entrepreneurship often challenges norms to create something transformative.

🎤 Pitch Competition at Art Basel: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

In the heart of Wynwood at PwC’s Miami office, join us on December 6th for an exclusive pitch competition:
• Discover emerging startups driving change across industries.
• Gain insights from trailblazing entrepreneurs navigating the future of Web3, fintech, and tech.
• Network with leading investors from Prosto VC, Solana, Sei Labs, and the Miami Fintech Club.
This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with visionaries and shape the future of innovation.
Secure your spot now

Duke Web3 Pitch Competition Results

What an exciting moment for all participants! Each of the four startups showed exceptional innovation, and after a tie in judges' scores, the community voted live to decide the winner. Web3 Enabler emerged victorious with their groundbreaking cryptocurrency payment and blockchain integration solution for Salesforce! 🚀.

See you in Miami!

Sergey