Gary Riger

Passionate about driving innovation and collaborating with talented individuals to make impactful products a reality. Over the next decade, my mission is to develop and nurture products that resonate with my core values and make a tangible difference.Professional Milestones:2020: Overcame competition to win the Scale Challenge by the Walton Family Foundation, a testament to my strategic planning and product scalability expertise.2021: Selected as a first cohort member of the Bitcoin Frontier Fund (formerly Stacks Accelerator), where I deepened my knowledge and network in the blockchain space.2022: Successfully launched HeyLayer and secured a total of $450K in funding, including $350K in pre-seed capital and a $100K Stacks Foundation Grant, underscoring my ability to inspire investor confidence and lead a startup through initial growth stages.2023: Diving into advanced Smart Contract Development using Clarity, venturing into Large Language Models with LangChain, and integrating OpenAI APIs. As an early explorer, I contribute to innovative projects like sBTC, which aims to create a trustless two-way peg for Bitcoin, showcasing my ongoing commitment to frontier technologies.Looking Ahead: As I continue to explore cutting-edge technologies and lead teams in delivering software excellence, I am eager to align my expertise in blockchain, smart contracts, and AI with the forward-thinking environments and ambitious projects. My diverse skill set and proven track record in product development, strategic partnerships, and technology leadership are an asset to organizations looking to make a high-stakes impact.Skills:Blockchain Development & ArchitectureArtificial Intelligence & Machine LearningStrategic Planning & ExecutionFull Lifecycle Product ManagementTechnical Leadership & Team Building