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December 03, 2013, 07:48:56 PM |
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TRIP REPORT
I've just returned from spending a week at the Neo & Bee offices in Cyprus and wanted to share my experience with the community.
To those with any concern, I'll start off by saying that this operation is absolutely legitimate. It's unfortunate that this needs clarification, but there have been a number of shady operations in the bitcoin space, and I can assure everyone that this most certainly isn't one of them.
After 19hrs of traveling, I landed in Larnaca and was greeted by Danny wielding a bitcoin sign (which was admittedly pretty funny) and we proceeded off to the offices. I was introduced to the rest of team who were all exceptionally warm and accommodating right off the bat. The level of professionalism was quite a pleasant surprise. Having spoken extensively with Danny prior, there wasn't any doubt of its legitimacy from my point-of-view, but I didn't expect such an established enterprise. Over the following days, I got to spend considerable one-on-one time with damn near everybody. One thing that quickly became apparent was that they all share a common goal of wanting to bring bitcoin to the masses. The aim and driving force were exactly what and where they needed to be, in my opinion. They see the potential for bitcoin to change the world and their excitement for that was palpable.
Considering all their current projects - from their involvement in helping resolve the WeExchange dilemma, to the roll-out of Easycoin, to facilitating the acceptance of bitcoin at the University of Nicosia via the Bee network, among others, they're likely the biggest company in bitcoin at the moment. The team is diverse, well-established, and has a broad range of experience levels and skill sets. Between everyone, there are connections in the financial, political, and educational sectors, and that network is only getting larger and more solidified by the day. Everyone appeared well-suited for their roles with many working roles held previously in other industries or companies.
As a shareholder, I'm impressed to say the least. Now, to be as even-handed as I can, I'll offer literally the only thought that gave me any pause, or that I felt could turn into a potential hurdle. Given their involvement in so many projects, I want to advise them not to bite off more than they're able to chew. That being said, as it stands, I honestly don't see that being an issue. I think they're fully capable of handling what they have on their plate. They showed me a capacity for hard work, long days, and persistence. As long as there's a continued effort to re-check their risk appetite, I've little concern regarding their work load.
All in all, I'm extremely excited for 2014 and wanted to offer my sincere gratitude to everyone at Neo & Bee who made my stay out there comfortable, enjoyable, and informative. You guys are leading the way and I'm confident in your collective ability to execute on your vision. To everyone else, mark my words, you're going to hear a dizzying amount about Neo & Bee in the coming months.
If anyone has any other questions, feel free to ask – I'd be happy to answer them!
Cheers!
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