Announcing…

57 MAIDEN

You started your own firm Adam!? Dear reader, I did. And let me tell you why.

If you’ve been in crypto for the past 10 years or so, you’ve seen how much fluff, empty promises, and bad execution can wreck even the best ideas. That’s why I founded 57 Maiden, not as an agency, but as an execution-first collective—a way to bring together the right investors, market makers, and operators for founders when it matters most.

Crypto isn’t a solo game, and neither is 57 Maiden. We are a collective of battle-tested operators who come together when it matters most. (Strategists, investors, growth architects, assemble!!) We don’t just give advice, we execute. From capital formation to token launches, from liquidity to ecosystem development, we ensure founders have the right strategy, connections, and operational muscle to succeed.

We don’t take on every project. But if you’re a founder who’s ready to go all in, we’ll make sure you have everything you need to succeed.

And, if you’re a fund who’s looking for operational support, or if you’re a family office looking to learn more about Crypto x AI. 

We got you. 

As a valued member of my network, I’m also going to be sharing insights from time to time in the form of this newsletter. I promise you that this will be 99% written by yours truly, with the 1% LLM addition for any sort of stats.

And because I have a lot of interests, I’ll be sharing about those areas here too, including, but not limited to; AI, Sports & Alternative Assets, and AI Filmmaking/Digital Marketing. 

Recent Travel

This is an exciting moment for crypto and AI, so stay tuned for opportunities to interact both digitally and IRL. Until then, catch me on the road!

May 19-24 New York City: It’s no secret that I’ve been a Solana bull for a long time. I’ve had some amazing colleagues get this technology really right and I was smart enough to listen. So, it was exciting to get to attend Solana Accelerate in NYC with my favorite co-investor, my father Thom.

For those of you wanting to learn more about the Solana ecosystem, here are a couple of links for videos:

Solana Accelerate East Stage Day 1 VIDEOS

Solana Accelerate East Stage Day 2 VIDEOS

June 2-6 New York City for Tech Week: from AI to Sports Tech, I spent the week learning from some of the best AI-enabled digital marketers in the world. 

June 10-13 Boca Raton, FL: I moderated the only crypto panel at Wealth Management EDGE; Over 1000 RIAs attend annually, representing $17tn in AUM, with 70% of firms managing $500m+. 

June 23-28 Brooklyn: Stay close to the builders. For me, attending Blockworks Permissionless IV is a staple on the conference schedule to deepen my connection to crypto builders bringing assets on chain.

July 8-11 Los Angeles: A trip to visit great friends, in addition, I was able to take a few meetings including at Valar Atomics in El Segundo. Valar is a pioneer in the world of SMRs, (Small Modular Nuclear Reactors) and as you can see, based on my hard hat, I’m now an expert in all things nuclear.

Upcoming Travel

July 17-20 Indianapolis: I’m hosting an exclusive brunch for Athletes and Alternative Asset Investors during WNBA All Star Game weekend. If you or someone you know should be there, let me know.

July 24 Chicago: Web3 Investor Day hosted by Decasonic, is always one of my favorite events in the Midwest. I’ll be judging a pitch competition for founders with Gain Ventures.