TORONTO, March 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEAR Blockchain Inc. (“GEAR”) and Routemaster Capital Inc. (TSXV:RM) (“Routemaster” or the “Company”) are pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Wu as the blockchain growth advisor for GEAR.
Justin Wu is recognized in the blockchain industry as a cryptocurrency expert and growth marketer. During his role as Head of Growth for CoinCircle, Mr. Wu generated over $33 million for UnikoinGold's crowdsale - firmly placing it as one of the top ICOs of 2017. Featured on The Wall Street Journal, Inc and Entrepreneur, Mr. Wu has used his expertise in growth marketing and crowdfunding to raise over $3 million in crowdfunding projects, build $1 million ARR in SaaS startups, and helped drive over 500,000 downloads in the Apple App store.
GEAR is excited to use Mr. Wu’s expertise in blockchain technology, ICOs and crowdsales for its own future potential tokenization projects.
For more information on Justin Wu please find his LinkedIn profile here, and his personal Instagram for blockchain and cryptocurrency insights here.
To kickoff GEAR’s launch and to welcome Mr. Wu to the team, GEAR held a 50 person blockchain and cryptocurrency mastermind on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Los Angeles. This is the first of many GEAR events to invite pioneers and curated influencers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries to connect and collaborate with the team. Routemaster and GEAR entered into a cooperation agreement whereby Routemaster agreed to provide GEAR with management consulting services and up to US$2 million in cash to be used by GEAR for the launch of an initial coin offering (see Press Release dated March 1, 2018).
About GEAR Blockchain Inc.:
GEAR Blockchain Inc. is a Barbados based company that has business activities in the Green Energy and Renewables sector, particularly focused on using blockchain technology to help promote and encourage environmental sustainability.
About Routemaster Capital Inc.:
Routemaster Capital Inc. is a Canadian investment company that carries on business with the objective of enhancing shareholder value.
For further information please contact
Vikram Pathak
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +1(647) 276-7816
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the appointment of advisors. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward looking statements, oral or written, made by itself or on its behalf, except as required by applicable law.
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