Kitty Horlick is a founding partner at Blackwood, a consultancy firm dedicated to helping traditional businesses transition into web3 and its associated technologies. With over five years of experience investing in NFTs and cryptocurrencies, Kitty is well-established in the industry. She also serves as a director at Rarify Services, where she contributes to developing protocols and infrastructure for NFTs and cryptocurrencies.

As a speaker and consultant, Kitty educates companies on the possibilities and limitations of blockchain, the metaverse, and NFTs. Her presentations cover a range of topics, including key metaverse products, technological advancements, common misconceptions, investment drivers, rising trends, and the role of financial institutions.

Kitty provides detailed case studies of both successful and unsuccessful NFT and metaverse projects. With her background in communications and storytelling, she excels at explaining the value of web3 technologies. Her passion for digital fine art and the NFT market further enriches her insights.

Before her current role, Kitty worked as a PR executive for Portland Communications and as a multimedia journalist. She has contributed to publications like The Sunday Times and produced award-winning documentaries.

The idea for Blackwood emerged from Kitty’s frustration with the lack of clear and relatable guidance in the web3 industry, which she believes hindered its growth. In her talks, she combines powerful insights with engaging anecdotes from her experiences in the blockchain world. For example, she once stayed with bitcoin-mining cow herds in the Caucasus mountains.

Kitty has shared her expertise with diverse audiences, from business executives to tech enthusiasts. She has spoken at high-profile tech conferences and private corporate events. Her ability to simplify complex concepts allows audiences to grasp the potentials and pitfalls of web3 technologies effectively.