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Typically, when you attend industry-specific conferences, you’re looking to get ahead with early insights and upcoming trends in your niche. But often, the most valuable takeaway isn’t just the knowledge—it’s the relationships you build, both vertically and laterally. Herwig “Happy” Konings ?? Founder of STM.co shares how he first tested demand for the Tokenize This conference with a fully virtual format in its first year, and then with the help of Jason Barraza ?? transitioned to an in-person experience in Miami for year two. Now, they’re taking the show on the road—bringing the third year to Wall Street’s doorstep in April 2025. With plans to double attendance from last year, this event is shaping up to be the biggest gathering yet for tokenization and blockchain finance. That means more connections, more opportunities, and more ways to stay ahead of the curve. ??: John Pittman #BlockchainFinance #Tokenization #FinTech #InvestorInsights #NetworkingEvents #SecurityTokens #BusinessGrowth #EventMarketing #Entrepreneurship #TokenizeThis #FinanceNetworking #StartupGrowth #BusinessStrategy #WallStreet #IndustryInnovation

Guess it’s not a bad idea to seek advice from Competitors before entering a new market Austin here is a the owner of Houston venue, Porky’s Backyard. But before that he was a real estate developer. Well he still is that too lol

Two brothers are making a big impact with their brew at 8 Ball Coffee, a South San Antonio coffee company located in Southtown. Their shop offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere, but for those looking to take their craft home, they also provide cold brew and concentrate products ??: John Pittman

Amazing time with amazing people. Thank you to the Chile Pisco foundation for allowing us to cover this fun event! ??: John Pittman

After co-founding InvestReady in 2013, a leading compliance technology company providing investor verification software for crowdfunding platforms, Herwig “Happy” Konings ?? navigated the challenges of bootstrapping and limited funding to keep the business alive. Leveraging his expertise, Herwig transitioned into consulting with Security Token Advisors ?? guiding companies on legally leveraging blockchain technology for capital raising, steering them away from unregulated ICOs. This pivotal experience led to the creation of STM.co a comprehensive platform offering data and research on tokenized securities, tracking over 500 primary offerings and providing live-trading data for more than 200 assets. A cornerstone of STM’s mission is the annual Tokenize This conference, now entering its third year and expanding to New York. This event unites industry leaders to accelerate innovation and adoption in the tokenization space. Herwig’s journey underscores the importance of adaptability and foresight in the evolving fintech landscape.

In the latest Small Talk interview series, John Pittman sits down with Herwig Konings, the founder of STM.co and a key innovator in the world of tokenized assets. Based in Miami, Herwig “Happy” Konings ?? has built a company that is shaping the future of finance by bringing transparency and accessibility to the security token space. In this interview we dive deep into: ?? His Entrepreneurial Journey – The mindset and strategies that helped him build a company in one of the fastest-growing tech sectors. ?? Life as a Founder in Miami – The city’s evolving startup ecosystem and how it compares to other business hubs. ?? The Value of Security Token Market – Why STM is leading the charge in the tokenized securities industry. ?? The Power of Events – How industry conferences and networking have played a crucial role in his professional growth. ?? Tokenize This Conference – The story behind his flagship event, which is heading into its third year and making a big move to New York in 2025. Herwig’s insights on entrepreneurship, the tokenized finance revolution, and the role of events in scaling a brand make this an episode you don’t want to miss.

We had the pleasure of attending and capturing the Pisco Chile’ Houston launch event. There were some amazing industry leaders in the building including Noe S Urrea from NVU Brands LLC. sharing his thoughts on what could be a new trend here in our area ??: John Pittman ??: Federal American Grill

Absolute pleasure getting your insights on the hottest trends for brand growth!

Events are of course great networking tools for event attendees but they can also serve as a marketing tool to activate other event organizers for a venue. For instance with our December Small Talk Connect event that was held at FAO HTX we’ve been able to generate multiple event leads which have resulted in hundreds of new customers coming into their space. Create cool concepts, have low barriers to entry and keep putting new eyes on your space is basically the secret to growing the brand of your event space. Shoutout to Keenya Kelly for putting on some amazing events

You never know where your next investor may come from. Co-owner of event space FAO HTX ??: John Pittman