Mahesh Sashital
Founder and Executive Director
Mahesh is the cofounder of blockchain news startup smartereum.com. He is a software engineer who escaped 15 years in the corporate world in 2015 to pursue entrepreneurship.
Demystifying Blockchain Technology In Houston
Join us as we work towards helping Houston businesses and startups identify real-world applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies
Learn
Learn from experts in the industry about how your business can be ready for the coming blockchain wave
Network
Connect with developers, entrepreneurs, investors and other industry experts, especially those based in Houston
Collaborate
Work with like-minded people in the industry, who are working towards using blockchain technology to improve their business
About Us
Blockchain Not For Blockchain’s Sake
Houston Blockchain Alliance is a community initiative, focused on nurturing and supporting blockchain technology in the Houston area, while working with similar organizations in Texas. The HBA is a conduit for showcasing blockchain and crypto companies, projects and other technical innovation in the Houston area.
We are blockchain evangelists who believe that blockchain technology is a tool that, when appropriately used, is incredibly powerful.
Leadership Team
The daily operations of the Houston Blockchain Alliance are run by an Executive Director and Associate Directors. An Oversight Board provides strategic advice and guidance.
Blake Rizzo
Associate Director
Blake is a partner in the bankruptcy and commercial litigation sections of McCloskey Roberson and has been practicing law since 1996.
Shehan Chandrasekera
Associate Director
Shehan is a CPA in the state of Texas and New Jersey. His recent article on “Virtual Currency and Tax Ramifications” was featured in “The Tax Adviser” magazine sponsored by AICPA.
Ryan Firth
Associate Director
Ryan is a personal financial planner and business consultant who has a passion for blockchain technologies such as cryptocurrencies.
Dr. Claudio Lima
Dr. Lima is a seasoned executive, Global CTO, VP of Innovation and thought leader in advanced energy (utilities, oil and gas) and telecom/IT working with advanced technologies, new businesses and digital transformation.
Members
Smartereum
Blockchain. Crypto. News.
Tour de Crypto
Blockchain For Charity
JAG CPAs & Co
Crypto Taxes
The Cannon Houston
Houston's Campus for Entrepreneurs
BitTaxer
Automated cryptocurrency tax calculator
