The Web 3.0 Scalability Problem

In the fast-paced realm of technology, the promise of Web3 is rapidly gaining momentum. It’s not just a new chapter; it’s an entire reimagining of the internet as we know it. At Vannadium, we’re not just observing this transformation, we’re actively shaping it.

But Web3 has its limitations, and despite the advances many well-known blockchain companies have achieved. Today, no provider has yet been able to solve for these challenges:

Scalability

Transaction validation can be slow and inefficient due to the substantial computational requirements and global network footprint.

Energy Consumption

Transaction validation on a blockchain network demands substantial computing power, leading to high energy consumption when speed is a requirement.

Latency

Insufficient investment in necessary infrastructure layers results in slow and expensive scaling of transactions due to the significant computing power required, algorithmic load balancing and legacy technology

Integration Complexity

The challenge of blockchain interoperability
requires technical expertise for implementation and maintenance, which can result in errors and inefficiencies.

Security

Security breaches and hacking attacks targeting blockchain networks or sources of data can lead to financial losses and compromise data &
network integrity

Our Founding Story

Vannadium™ was founded in October 2021 by Rick Gilchrist and Walt Rampata with a bold vision: to address the growing challenges of data management and security with cutting-edge technology. With decades of combined experience in technology and operations, they recognized the critical need for a platform that could tackle the inefficiencies, vulnerabilities, and fragmentation across industries. Their journey began with a commitment to building proprietary solutions that empower users and organizations to regain control of their data.

With the invention of the proprietary Diffusion protocol in the summer of 2023, Vannadium’s vision went from a bold and audacious plan to a reality. We are now working to bring our suite of products and services to healthcare, renewable energy, supply chain, fintech, and the public sector.

Faster Transactions: Imagine near-instantaneous data exchange, eliminating the lag that hinders critical decisions and real-time operations.

Unparalleled Security: Decentralization eliminates single points of failure, making Web 4 practically unhackable.

Sustainable Scalability: Our technology scales effortlessly, allowing businesses of all sizes to participate in the Web 4 revolution.

Eco-Friendly Power: We prioritize energy efficiency, leaving a smaller footprint on our planet as we build a bigger future.

Our Team

A team united in our quest for truth in data

Rick Gilchrist

Founder, CEO & Chairman
14x Technical cofounder across multiple industries. Accomplished serial entrepreneur with multiple exits who leads strategy, development and product at Vannadium

Walt Rampata

Co-Founder, EVP
Seasoned entrepreneur, operator and marketing extraordinaire with 30+ years tactical experience leading and motivating teams to success

Randy Krebs

CFO
“Mr. Revenue”, 40+ years technology, real estate, construction experience. Co-founder of 5 tech companies, has secured equity/debt financing over 500M.

Rosemarie Savino

Head of Operations
Scaled 5 startups, doubling growth as senior operations executive. Established, launched and operated 6 innovative lines of business; added 25K+ customers & >$20M revenue/yr

E-ming Saung

Head of Product
Sr. Director of Products at Chia, former director of Consumer Mobile Products at McAfee, former RIM Sr. Product manager.

Skylar Lyons

Head of Security & Compliance
Founder, Red Lion, LLC. Hacker, RETIRED DEFCON GOON, Pentagon, Discovery Communications, Public Sector Cyber specialist

Laura Fredericks

Head of Marketing
Launched 4 startups, Head of Marketing for 3 more. Former Consumer Product Marketing lead at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, responsible for >$60M transactional uplift.

Kyle Breunlin

Chief of Staff
20 years in management consulting, running complex programs in a wide range of industries. Accomplished nonprofit board member.

Larry Mercado

Head of Business Development
20+ years in sales, marketing, and executive management across tech, government, health and wellness, private equity, and global digital marketing

Jeff Englander

VP Business Development
25+ yrs Sales & Sales Management with industry giants such as GE Information Services, GE Capital, US Bank, and JP Morgan

Philip Luelsdorff

VP Business Development
US Army Ranger (ret) with Critical Logistics Operations experience. Thought leader and champion for web3, blockchain, and decentralization.

Head of R&D, Lead Developer
Lead Forensics Scientist in $360M federal crypto case, ranked #1 Hacker in the US, #4 Hacker for DoD in 2021, discovered 700+ vulnerabilities for national security, designed mobile forensics and blockchain forensics adopted by US Govt agencies

News + Speaking Highlights

Vannadium™ has been recognized as a leader in innovation across industries. Here are a few of our key moments:

  • Featured in Innovations of the World DMV Edition
  • DC Startup & Tech Week: Panelist and Pitch Finalist
  • Government Blockchain Association 2024: Pitch Finalist
  • Davos COP16 2024: Panelist
  • New England Venture Summit 2024: Pitch Finalist
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