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Joseph Whissel
Director-level Engineering Leader specializing in scalable SaaS, cloud, and embedded systems
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Startup-experienced builder exploring an ambitious “internet 2.0” concept: a decentralized wireless mesh network using custom hardware nodes, with a security-first communications goal. Has thought through adoption mechanics via at-cost node distribution, usage-based crypto incentives, and an AR area-control game to drive network growth; also brings practical insight into what VCs value from working at startups including one owned by a PE firm.
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Key Strengths
- Vision for decentralized, security-first communications infrastructure
- Systems-level thinking across hardware, networking protocols, and incentives
- Adoption strategy design (at-cost nodes + crypto incentives + gamified AR layer)
- Ground-floor startup impact and milestone-driven strategic planning
- Strong understanding of what VCs value from prior startup/PE-backed experience
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