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“Zero to One”

A journey into the Filecoin ecosystem

Every day, more people are curious to learn about the Filecoin ecosystem. Our Storage Provider community is the bedrock foundation for how the network is able to store humanities data.  The Zero to One series is a monthly discussion that covers the most pressing questions specific to becoming a Filecoin Storage Provider.  From business models to architecture, our guests tell their stories in order to demystify what it takes to succeed in our community as a Storage Provider.

Whether you have started your journey or have yet to begin, Zero to One is the place to gain the conviction that so many before you have found in Filecoin.  Your path towards decentralized storage begins here!
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Filecoin is a vibrant and giving community and no one should feel like they need to go it alone.

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Who should attend this meeting?

If you're a prospective Storage Provider, an Ecosystem Partner, or Solution Architect, this group is made for you!

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Discover the challenges with cloud storage and learn how Filecoin is leading the way in data resiliency through blockchain technology. 

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Episode 1: MoriaData

Thomas Hatch from MoriaData shared their journey of becoming a successful storage provider, strategies for success, and tips for organizations who are looking to join the Filecoin ecosystem.

Episode 2: VIGILANT.IT

In this video, Stephane Budo from VIGILANT.IT talks about the business of being a Storage Provider. He explores topics such as the initial investment, ongoing operational expenses, and the potential returns when starting out in this industry. The video will guide you through common scenarios and provide insights on how to optimize your journey towards profitability as a Storage Provider.

Episode 3: Aligned

Svetly Metodiev, Head of Business Development for Aligned joins to discuss setting up your Storage Provider Operations. What hardware do you need? What is essential? How do you minimize CapEx and maximize Opex? Working with Aligned’s Sealing-as-a-service offering, Storage Providers are able to stretch their budget even further.

Episode 4: PikNik

Stuart Berman from PikNik dives into how to think about architecture as a means to accomplish your business objectives. Our aim for this conversation is to demystify Filecoin Architecture in order to help get you to scale faster. Come learn from one of the Filecoin OG’s who has helped more new Storage Providers than anyone else in our ecosystem.

Episode 5: Stories from the Field

FutureTech Holdings discusses their perspective on the Getting Started experience, addressing specific hurdles faced by seasoned technical experts and how they aimed to simplify the process for new entrants to create their network footprint, offering an alternative approach for going from zero to one in this month's discussion.

Episode 6: How to Sell Filecoin

Every new entrant to the Filecoin ecosystem needs to understand the opportunity in front of them before taking the plunge. Rich Van Duysen - Chief Strategy Officier at Steeldome has seen first hand what works and what doesn’t when going after large enterprise clients. 

Episode 7: Filecoin's Journey 

Bill Schreckenstein, an esteemed engineer at Protocol Labs and the OG of 0-1 open discussion about Filecoin's evolution since its inception. 

Episode 8: Distora

Paul Imre, a seasoned expert from Distora, one of our trusted storage providers. In this episode of Zero to One, Paul shares invaluable insights and strategies on how to effectively market yourself as a storage provider and gain more exposure and clients in this competitive industry.