Monthly Archives: March 2016

Brian Forde, Director of Digital Currency at MIT Media Lab announces $900,000 Bitcoin Development Fund

Mar 30, 2016

by Raleigh Addington

Brian Forde, expert in digital currency announces $900,000 Bitcoin Developer Fund. The goal of the fund is to enable diversity of work and thought on Bitcoin by creating new positions and providing financial support for leading developers at MIT Media Lab. In the midst of debates about block size and whether Bitcoin has a future at …

Posted in Speakers We Admire, Business & Entrepreneurs, Technology & Innovation

Andrew MacLeod, expert on global security, calls for calm in the wake of the Brussels attacks

Mar 24, 2016

by Raleigh Addington

Writing for the Independent today, leading global security expert Andrew MacLeod calls for a measured response in the wake of the Brussels bombings.  He issues a strong warning against condemning all Muslims, most of whom are moderate and law-abiding. ‘We want to defeat those who attacked us – but who is the “us”, and who …

Posted in Speakers We Admire, Politics & Government, Leadership & Motivation | Tags:Geopolitics, brussels

Watch Keyu Jin, an expert speaker on the Chinese economy, discuss the future impact of China’s financial reforms

Mar 18, 2016

by Raleigh Addington

Dr Keyu Jin, a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and an advisor to the Chinese Government’s National Development and Reform Commission (NRDC) in Beijing, delivered a public lecture at the LSE to discuss the impact of China’s financial reforms. Keyu raises some concerns that face the Chinese …

Posted in Speakers We Admire, Global Economy & Finance | Tags:Chinese Economy, China's Economic Growth, LSE Public Lecture, China

Darnell Moore Hosts Mic.com’s New Digital Series ‘The Movement’

Mar 16, 2016

by Mackenzie Fant

Chartwell exclusive, Darnell Moore is the host of “The Movement,” a groundbreaking new Web series from Mic.com. The first season highlights regular people working on remarkable solutions to America’s social ills. Darnell Moore explains, “Rather than solely and overly focusing on the social, political and economic concerns plaguing these communities, we’ve chosen to focus on …

Posted in Speakers We Admire, History, Culture & Literature, Ethics & Philanthropy | Tags:Diversity, Media

We’re recruiting …

Mar 9, 2016

by Raleigh Addington

As we upgrade our website and online marketing strategy we are on the look-out for a talented digital marketer, based in our London office, to help us raise Chartwell’s online profile and become a more proactive digital partner for the international thought leaders with whom we work. We are looking for a motivated individual with at least 2 years’ experience in …

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Expert economist Gerard Lyons on why London will remain Europe’s leading powerhouse

Mar 4, 2016

by Raleigh Addington

This week Boris Johnson released a major new report written by Gerard Lyons, expert economist and Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor, looking at the London economy from a global perspective.  It examines London’s success in a range of sectors, from attracting new investment to technology and tourism, and identifies opportunities and challenges of the future. Gerard remains …

Posted in Speakers We Admire, Business & Entrepreneurs, International Affairs & Security, Politics & Government | Tags:London, UK-EU Membership, Economic Policy