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My journey began at 14, not with a scholarship, but with a "why not?".
I was a curious kid who set to navigate the messy world of business and tech. I saw problems everywhere – classmates struggling with homework, a local bakery with horrible branding, neighbors frustrated by inefficient services. My mission is to support all those people who have an itch to fix things, to build solutions and make life a little smoother.
What I do is straightforward - I build businesses from scratch leveraging my 17+ years of experience to rethink how industries operate at their core and reshape them. I am an entrepreneur who saw blockchain as a force to rewrite trust, transparency, and collaboration. Blockchain for me is not just a technology, it’s a philosophy.
I have a method for getting things done and achieving results which has been challenged by few. I break down practical applications of blockchain and real-world impact; advising on how to build sustainable Web3 businesses, having a holistic business development plan from technology, marketing, and sustainable revenue models, to fostering loyal communities; bridging the gap between physical and digital; guiding the seamless integration of real-world assets into blockchain ecosystems; and leading responsible growth strategies that generate positive societal impact.
As an international speaker, I unpack blockchain as a tool that is powerful and practical with real-world application. I want everyone to see the potential and the practical pathways to making blockchain work for you, no matter where you are or what you do.
That's the real revolution, and I am just here to roll up my sleeves and get to work with you. 
Email: roxana.grunenwald@yale.edu. Founder of H*QUOTIENT, a global deep tech community for emerging engineers, scientists, innovators & artists. Young people are changing the face of deep tech – if you know where to look. I have numerous friends (undergrads!) building advanced materials, med devices, water filtration membranes, sensors, computing & aerospace innovations – but we never really had a place to call home until H*QUOTIENT.
The concept "Happiness Quotient" is an assessment model designed to help individuals numerically evaluate their overall happiness. Rooted in positive psychology, the Happiness Quotient recognizes that happiness is a fundamental part of the human condition and instrumental to social flourishing. The Happiness Quotient hopes to integrate measures of environmental sustainability, social cohesion, mental health, and other quality of life factors into the traditional GDP index when measuring economic flourishing.
Think of H*QUOTIENT as the Happiness Quotient, reconfigurable as the Hardware Quotient, Hard (Tech) Quotient, and/or Hard (Sciences) Quotient -- the HQ for all things deep tech & emerging engineering solutions across AI, biotech, built environment, climate tech, industrials, material science, medical devices, precision health, robotics, computing, cybersecurity, aerospace/defense, and more.
We're so excited to welcome you. Welcome to H*QUOTIENT. Welcome to the HQ. https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe 
🚀 Redefining Hospitality & the Future of Living
As the Founder of Serendipia, I am building a transformative concept in boutique coliving, coworking, and private social clubs, designed for entrepreneurs, impact leaders, and global changemakers. Our mission is to reinvent the way we live, work, and belong in the 21st century by merging hospitality, community, and innovation into seamless experiences.
🏢 From Startup Flat to a Global Vision
Serendipia started as five mattresses in my one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco in 2014, hosting entrepreneurs and changemakers. Today, we are developing a disruptive hospitality brand that blends boutique hotels, members-only clubs, and premium coworking spaces—bridging the gap between work, lifestyle, and meaningful connections.
🌍 Key Areas of Focus
• Future of Hospitality & Flexible Living 🏡
• Coworking, Coliving & Social Clubs 🤝
• Real Estate & Experience-Driven Investments 🏢
• Tech-Enabled Community Building 🚀
💡 Featured in: Techstars | Siemens | Draper University | EHL Innovation Hub | Bosch | Forbes
Let’s connect if you’re passionate about the future of work & living, hospitality innovation, or strategic investments in real estate & community-driven spaces.
📩 Open to collaborations, partnerships, and visionary discussions.
👉 Follow our journey as we shape the next evolution of hospitality & workspaces.
#SerendipiaNest #FutureOfLiving #Coworking #Coliving #RealEstateInnovation #HospitalityTech 
Hi! I'm Violetta Chekan, or VC - a Venture Capitalist and Founding Partner at Vis Caeli, investing in the next wave of blockchain and decentralized AI leaders. I have been also at both sides of the table: founder and investor.
• 13+ years in venture industry, leading investments for Portuguese government’s VC funds | ex- Portugal Ventures and Banco Português de Fomento
• €20M+ in investment across 16 deals
• Investing and syndicating deals | Groq, Lambda Labs, Replit
• Creator & Host of Web2+1 with VC Podcast | On YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts
• Alumna of VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley, an executive program in partnership at Stanford with 500 Global
• Alumna of VC Lab's Cohort X
• Awarded by European Commission scholarship for M.Sc. in Business Sciences, UFP
• Lived at 5 countries, speak 6 languages
📌 Follow for insider tips on blockchain and decentralized AI -> https://linktr.ee/violettachekan 
