Breakpoints.live is the accelerator for AI and Web3 startups, where innovators, investors, and industry experts converge to explore, discuss, and build the future of technology and business. We focus on fostering meaningful connections and facilitating breakthroughs in areas like Decentralized AI (DeAI), Sustainable Tech, Web3, and more.

Breakpoints.live was inspired by Oliver Wen, founder of GBATA / 大湾区港澳人才协会, to promote tech trade across GBA, ASEAN and other Proxy Economies of China.

• AgenticMaker@breakpoints.live, News and event updates on Agentic Makerthon hosted by Breakpoints.live

• OCV@breakpoints.live, Daily or weekly food for thoughts around OCV, On crypto Valuatioin, the book that helps you master the No. 1 economics principles for evaluating crypto assets.

• Sustainable@breakpoints.live, Breakpoints channel to connect, inspire and build around renewable energy and resources financial operation networks.

• Youtube: @breakpointslive

• Twitter/X: Spaces (audio meetup)

• Website: breakpoints.live (subscribe to Breakpoints newsletter)

The world is entering an era of increasing geopolitical and economic fragmentation, exposing vulnerabilities in traditional cross-border financial and trade systems. This drives a critical need for alternative, more resilient, efficient, and transparent solutions. Breakpoints.live believes that Payment Finance (PayFi) solutions, powered by advancements in Web3 (especially stablecoins and tokenization), Decentralized AI (DeAI), and Sustainable Technologies, offer the most promising path forward for facilitating global commerce and innovation in this new landscape.

Traditional finance systems, often reliant on centralized intermediaries and vulnerable to sanctions and trade tensions, are becoming less reliable or more costly for businesses, particularly those operating across divergent geopolitical blocs. There's a growing demand for alternative payment rails that can bypass these bottlenecks.

Payment Finance (PayFi), which integrates payment and financial services using technologies like blockchain, offers solutions that are faster, cheaper, more transparent, and potentially more resilient against geopolitical interference than traditional methods.

• Stablecoins have emerged as a key tool in PayFi, providing the price stability necessary for transactions, overcoming the volatility of earlier cryptocurrencies. They facilitate rapid and low-cost B2B cross-border payments and are gaining adoption from major payment players, especially impactful in emerging markets.

• Tokenization and DeFi models are poised to innovate trade finance and supply chain solutions, further digitizing and streamlining global trade.

Decentralized AI and Sustainable Technologies are not just buzzwords but fundamental shifts shaping the next generation of products and business models. Startups leveraging these technologies can create more efficient, environmentally conscious, and intelligent systems. The integration of Web3 with Sustainable Tech (e.g., verifiable data markets for ESG) creates powerful new opportunities.

The GBA, ASEAN, and surrounding Proxy Economies of China represent a dynamic economic engine increasingly relevant in global tech trade. This region is both impacted by geopolitical fragmentation and a fertile ground for adopting new, efficient cross-border technologies like PayFi.

Leveraging its existing community of innovators, investors, and experts across Web3, DeAI, and Sustainable Tech, and its strong connections within the New Asia corridor, Breakpoints.live is uniquely positioned to identify, mentor, and connect early-stage startups building solutions at the intersection of these trends. By focusing on startups creating resilient cross-border PayFi, DeAI, and Sustainable Tech solutions, particularly those bridging New Asia and global markets, Breakpoints.live can accelerate companies poised to thrive in a fragmented world.

Breakpoints.live Accelerator backs startups building the foundational technologies and applications for resilient cross-border commerce and innovation in a geopolitically fragmented world. It has a specific focus on Web3 (PayFi/Tokenization), DeAI, and Sustainable Tech solutions enabling trade and business growth, particularly within the New Asia economic sphere and its global connections.

The 1st step to engage with us is subscribing to our newsletter, such as Breakpoints Weekly. Then figure out who's who and what is what by tracking and joining Breakpoints.live public event or callss.

• Joining Breakpoints.live Events:

  • Breakpoints.live events @lu.ma - Browse upcoming and past Breakpoints events.

• Public Channels:

  • YouTube: @breakpointslive - Watch recordings of our sessions, interviews, and showcases.

  • Twitter/X Spaces: @breakpointslive - Join our live audio room call

  • Newsletter: breakpoints.live - Your central hub for all things Breakpoints.

Breakpoints.live is guided by a team of seasoned technology leaders and entrepreneurs,

• Chance Jiang, Director, Host, Solution and product designer, with special focus on Web3 and sustainable tech

• ZoomQuiet, Deputy Director, Host, software engineering on Web3, AI and all things engineering

• Sonia Lau, Deputy Director, Chief Story Teller, architect and designer

• Ryan Sy, Governance Member, Startup and business growth Expert

• Javen Zheng, Founding Member, Media Advisor

• (other members prefer anonymous who's on banking & finance, insurance and crypto-native projects investment)

We have tailored experiences for different participants:

For Active Participants (Calls & Events):

• Invited Builders: Showcase your project, get feedback, and connect with potential investors and partners.

• Invited Investors: Discover promising early-stage ventures aligned with your investment focus.

• GBATA Members & bpDAO Partners: Gain exclusive access and contribute to the growth of our ecosystem.

• Sponsor Members - Premium Access: Gain deeper insights and access through a paid membership.

For Listeners & Subscribers:

• Aspiring Builders: Explore new ideas, discover potential partnerships, and learn from industry leaders.

• Curious Investors: Get a preview of the innovation landscape before committing to a call.

• Industry Professionals: Expand your network, stay informed about the latest trends, and explore potential career opportunities.

• Forge Meaningful Connections: Build relationships with a diverse community of innovators, investors, and experts. Expand your professional circle.

• Unlock Funding Opportunities: Present your project to a curated audience of investors actively seeking groundbreaking ventures. (While funding isn't guaranteed, we maximize your exposure.)

• Gain a Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging technologies and market trends.

• Shape the Future: Contribute your expertise and help shape the direction of a global innovation network.

• Find Your Breakpoint: Just like in software debugging, we help you identify and overcome the obstacles hindering your progress, leading to breakthroughs in your projects and ventures.

Breakpoints.live collaborates with leading organizations worldwide, including:

• GBATA (Greater Bay Area Talents Association)

• KUN 鲲仑智能科技 (KUN Smart Tech)

• Future Maker Hub (FMHub.us) | 未来创客中心

• ChangeMaker.asia（and Malaysia IoT Association)

• DuoNB Foundation

• tiktag.app, Manila

• Re-Imagining Risks (Canada)

• Pangoo Cafe / 朋古朋友（咖啡空间）,Shunde, China

Inspired by the concept of a breakpoint in software debugging, we provide a space for intentional pausing, reflection, and analysis. We help you examine your code – your project, your business, your strategy – to identify areas for improvement and achieve optimal performance.

We utilize The Trio of Product Management framework to ensure alignment and productive discussions between technical and non-technical participants. bpDAO team(s) also work on The 3 Utilities of Money framework to guide our Web3 project/product tokenomics design and implementation.

Ready to review your breakpoints for breakthrough?

• Subscribe to our newsletter: https://breakpoints.live

• Explore our upcoming events: https://lu.ma/breakpoints

• Apply to share your project: chance@breakpoints.live

• Share your interests as investor: chance@breakpoints.live

Breakpoints.live is the accelerator for AI and Web3 startups, where innovators, investors, and industry experts converge to explore, discuss, and build the future of technology and business. We focus on fostering meaningful connections and facilitating breakthroughs in areas like Decentralized AI (DeAI), Sustainable Tech, Web3, and more.

Breakpoints.live was inspired by Oliver Wen, founder of GBATA / 大湾区港澳人才协会, to promote tech trade across GBA, ASEAN and other Proxy Economies of China.

• AgenticMaker@breakpoints.live, News and event updates on Agentic Makerthon hosted by Breakpoints.live

• OCV@breakpoints.live, Daily or weekly food for thoughts around OCV, On crypto Valuatioin, the book that helps you master the No. 1 economics principles for evaluating crypto assets.

• Sustainable@breakpoints.live, Breakpoints channel to connect, inspire and build around renewable energy and resources financial operation networks.

• Youtube: @breakpointslive

• Twitter/X: Spaces (audio meetup)

• Website: breakpoints.live (subscribe to Breakpoints newsletter)

The world is entering an era of increasing geopolitical and economic fragmentation, exposing vulnerabilities in traditional cross-border financial and trade systems. This drives a critical need for alternative, more resilient, efficient, and transparent solutions. Breakpoints.live believes that Payment Finance (PayFi) solutions, powered by advancements in Web3 (especially stablecoins and tokenization), Decentralized AI (DeAI), and Sustainable Technologies, offer the most promising path forward for facilitating global commerce and innovation in this new landscape.

Traditional finance systems, often reliant on centralized intermediaries and vulnerable to sanctions and trade tensions, are becoming less reliable or more costly for businesses, particularly those operating across divergent geopolitical blocs. There's a growing demand for alternative payment rails that can bypass these bottlenecks.

Payment Finance (PayFi), which integrates payment and financial services using technologies like blockchain, offers solutions that are faster, cheaper, more transparent, and potentially more resilient against geopolitical interference than traditional methods.

• Stablecoins have emerged as a key tool in PayFi, providing the price stability necessary for transactions, overcoming the volatility of earlier cryptocurrencies. They facilitate rapid and low-cost B2B cross-border payments and are gaining adoption from major payment players, especially impactful in emerging markets.

• Tokenization and DeFi models are poised to innovate trade finance and supply chain solutions, further digitizing and streamlining global trade.

Decentralized AI and Sustainable Technologies are not just buzzwords but fundamental shifts shaping the next generation of products and business models. Startups leveraging these technologies can create more efficient, environmentally conscious, and intelligent systems. The integration of Web3 with Sustainable Tech (e.g., verifiable data markets for ESG) creates powerful new opportunities.

The GBA, ASEAN, and surrounding Proxy Economies of China represent a dynamic economic engine increasingly relevant in global tech trade. This region is both impacted by geopolitical fragmentation and a fertile ground for adopting new, efficient cross-border technologies like PayFi.

Leveraging its existing community of innovators, investors, and experts across Web3, DeAI, and Sustainable Tech, and its strong connections within the New Asia corridor, Breakpoints.live is uniquely positioned to identify, mentor, and connect early-stage startups building solutions at the intersection of these trends. By focusing on startups creating resilient cross-border PayFi, DeAI, and Sustainable Tech solutions, particularly those bridging New Asia and global markets, Breakpoints.live can accelerate companies poised to thrive in a fragmented world.

Breakpoints.live Accelerator backs startups building the foundational technologies and applications for resilient cross-border commerce and innovation in a geopolitically fragmented world. It has a specific focus on Web3 (PayFi/Tokenization), DeAI, and Sustainable Tech solutions enabling trade and business growth, particularly within the New Asia economic sphere and its global connections.

The 1st step to engage with us is subscribing to our newsletter, such as Breakpoints Weekly. Then figure out who's who and what is what by tracking and joining Breakpoints.live public event or callss.

• Joining Breakpoints.live Events:

  • Breakpoints.live events @lu.ma - Browse upcoming and past Breakpoints events.

• Public Channels:

  • YouTube: @breakpointslive - Watch recordings of our sessions, interviews, and showcases.

  • Twitter/X Spaces: @breakpointslive - Join our live audio room call

  • Newsletter: breakpoints.live - Your central hub for all things Breakpoints.

Breakpoints.live is guided by a team of seasoned technology leaders and entrepreneurs,

• Chance Jiang, Director, Host, Solution and product designer, with special focus on Web3 and sustainable tech

• ZoomQuiet, Deputy Director, Host, software engineering on Web3, AI and all things engineering

• Sonia Lau, Deputy Director, Chief Story Teller, architect and designer

• Ryan Sy, Governance Member, Startup and business growth Expert

• Javen Zheng, Founding Member, Media Advisor

• (other members prefer anonymous who's on banking & finance, insurance and crypto-native projects investment)

We have tailored experiences for different participants:

For Active Participants (Calls & Events):

• Invited Builders: Showcase your project, get feedback, and connect with potential investors and partners.

• Invited Investors: Discover promising early-stage ventures aligned with your investment focus.

• GBATA Members & bpDAO Partners: Gain exclusive access and contribute to the growth of our ecosystem.

• Sponsor Members - Premium Access: Gain deeper insights and access through a paid membership.

For Listeners & Subscribers:

• Aspiring Builders: Explore new ideas, discover potential partnerships, and learn from industry leaders.

• Curious Investors: Get a preview of the innovation landscape before committing to a call.

• Industry Professionals: Expand your network, stay informed about the latest trends, and explore potential career opportunities.

• Forge Meaningful Connections: Build relationships with a diverse community of innovators, investors, and experts. Expand your professional circle.

• Unlock Funding Opportunities: Present your project to a curated audience of investors actively seeking groundbreaking ventures. (While funding isn't guaranteed, we maximize your exposure.)

• Gain a Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging technologies and market trends.

• Shape the Future: Contribute your expertise and help shape the direction of a global innovation network.

• Find Your Breakpoint: Just like in software debugging, we help you identify and overcome the obstacles hindering your progress, leading to breakthroughs in your projects and ventures.

Breakpoints.live collaborates with leading organizations worldwide, including:

• GBATA (Greater Bay Area Talents Association)

• KUN 鲲仑智能科技 (KUN Smart Tech)

• Future Maker Hub (FMHub.us) | 未来创客中心

• ChangeMaker.asia（and Malaysia IoT Association)

• DuoNB Foundation

• tiktag.app, Manila

• Re-Imagining Risks (Canada)

• Pangoo Cafe / 朋古朋友（咖啡空间）,Shunde, China

Inspired by the concept of a breakpoint in software debugging, we provide a space for intentional pausing, reflection, and analysis. We help you examine your code – your project, your business, your strategy – to identify areas for improvement and achieve optimal performance.

We utilize The Trio of Product Management framework to ensure alignment and productive discussions between technical and non-technical participants. bpDAO team(s) also work on The 3 Utilities of Money framework to guide our Web3 project/product tokenomics design and implementation.

Ready to review your breakpoints for breakthrough?

• Subscribe to our newsletter: https://breakpoints.live

• Explore our upcoming events: https://lu.ma/breakpoints

• Apply to share your project: chance@breakpoints.live

• Share your interests as investor: chance@breakpoints.live