S1E4: Blockchain Business Case and Network Design with Krystal Webber from IBM

Krystal is a global expert in designing and forming consortia and business networks using Blockchain technology. She shares critical thinking and experience in the areas of network design, business case and governance models, with a number of real-world examples. Crucial topics for anyone looking to scale Blockchain networks and initiatives. In this episode we discuss: - Network intent - rationale and objectives for forming Blockchain networks - Building the business case - Business value, incentive structures and return on investment - The implementation challenge of creating new digital businesses with non-digital participants - Comparing market utility, founder-led and for-profit network models - Governance design using BOLT: Business, Operations, Legal and Technology - Member management - onboarding, offboarding and ‘the rules to change the rules’ - A lot of ‘cake talk’: Scaling by Cupcake, Birthday Cake and Wedding Cake Krystal’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalwebber/ Krystal Webber on Twitter: @krwebber1 Initiatives mentioned by Krystal in the podcast: Tradelens: https://www.tradelens.com FoodTrust: https://www.ibm.com/IBM-Food-Trust/Blockchain