Pivoting Brands to WEB3: SHOPX and Onboarding Brands with TJ Chang and Donna Mitchell

There are endless use cases for Web 3 technologies, and we’re just getting started. Although the risks are real and nefarious activities are happening, just like with the traditional financial instruments, they are far too small compared to the benefits for our culture and society. In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna delivers a timely discourse with TJ Chang about their respective Pivots to Web 3 and how blockchain can change the way we secure e-commerce and eliminate inefficiencies in our economic system. TJ talks about what ShopX can do for businesses, leveraging the blockchain technology to give solutions to relevant issues in E-Commerce.  What to expect in this episode: 00:38 – How TJ ended up in the Web 3 space.02:54 – Pivoting to Web 2 versus now.04:47 – What ShopX can do for businesses.06:49 – Token gating and its use in e-commerce12:59 – More about TJ and getting into blockchain.16:47 – Why big stores are not using blockchain.20:51 – The many benefits to using blockchain. 23:07 – E-Commerce issues and solutions 27:40 – TJ’s favorite use case for ShopX30:39 – Concerns and worry for Web 333:34 – TJ’s wish list for the Web 3 space. About TJ Chang TJ Chang is a dynamic start-up expert currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of SHOPX Foundation since January 2020. In this role, TJ is driving the mission to unlock the power of web3 for brand loyalty and growth by establishing a decentralized platform that leverages NFT communities to create new revenue streams for e-commerce brands. Notably, TJ has been a Board Member for Log Cabin Republicans since 2022, contributing to the nation's largest Republican organization dedicated to representing the interests of LGBT conservatives and allies. Previously, TJ co-founded and served as the General Partner at Krypton Ventures, a venture capital firm in Panama City, Panama, where they made 55 investments, founded 14 companies, and achieved 5 successful exits in the span of 2 years and 7 months. With a rich background, including co-founding and serving as Chief Operating Officer of CartRev and holding key roles at Equinox, CallFire, and Merrill Lynch, TJ brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the start-up and investment landscape. They hold a B.A. in Economics, Business and Management, and Music from Occidental College, showcasing a diverse skill set and a commitment to both business and the arts. Connect with TJ Chang:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetItDoneTJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjandwhiskey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shopx9582 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjchang/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XNn9shER62 About Donna Mitchell:Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna st Connect with Donna Mitchell:Podcast - https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.comBook an Event - https://www.DonnaPMitchell.comCompany - https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11YouTube Channel - http://Web3GamePlan.com What to learn more: Pivoting To Web3 | Top 100 Jargon Terms