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Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao Teaching Crypto Finance Course at MIT

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao is going back to his MIT roots, this time to begin his second year as adjunct professor at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches 15.492 Crypto Finance. Mr. Gao took over the assignment in 2022 when he replaced the previous lecturer, Gary Gensler, who moved into his new role as Chairperson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao is going back to his MIT roots, this time to begin his second year as adjunct professor at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches 15.492 Crypto Finance.
  • In his first year as a lecturer at MIT, Yida Gao was known for inviting special guests to join and speak to his class.
  • Yida Gao, who is also Managing General Partner at Shima Capital, has a long history of success in crypto finance, most recently with regards to running his $200 million web3 venture capital fund.
  • The course description for 15.492 Crypto Finance reads: "Explores the markets for cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.

Shima Capital's Founder Yida Gao Teaches Crypto Finance Course at MIT

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao is going back to his MIT roots, this time to begin his second year as adjunct professor at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches 15.492 Crypto Finance. Mr. Gao took over the assignment in 2022 when he replaced the previous lecturer, Gary Gensler, who moved into his new role as Chairperson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao is going back to his MIT roots, this time to begin his second year as adjunct professor at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches 15.492 Crypto Finance.
  • In his first year as a lecturer at MIT, Yida Gao was known for inviting special guests to join and speak to his class.
  • Yida Gao, who is also Managing General Partner at Shima Capital, has a long history of success in crypto finance, most recently with regards to running his $200 million web3 venture capital fund.
  • The course description for 15.492 Crypto Finance reads: "Explores the markets for cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.

Konsta provides the Secure Blockchain and web3 app development for Businesses.

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Tbilisi, Georgia, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konsta is a new blockchain platform that serves the purpose of web3 app developer.

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  • Tbilisi, Georgia, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konsta is a new blockchain platform that serves the purpose of web3 app developer.
  • According to its co-founder, Aleksandr Kents, the increasing prevalence of cybercrime highlights the need for secure systems like Konsta.
  • Furthermore, other than its web3 development services, the Konsta Blockchain uses a Proof-of-Authority Consensus mechanism, which eliminates the possibility of a 51% attack.
  • Together, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise in the blockchain and Web3 space to Konsta.

Yida Gao and Shima Capital Invest in Web3 Gaming Startup Midnight

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital, led by founder and Managing General Partner Yida Gao, are delighted to announce their investment in Web3 gaming startup Midnight. Shima led the $7.5 million seed round for the company, which just emerged from stealth mode last week.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital, led by founder and Managing General Partner Yida Gao, are delighted to announce their investment in Web3 gaming startup Midnight.
  • The team, and its connection to IPs, played a major role in what initially attracted Shima Capital to the project.
  • "Midnight is a project that really stands out from the rest," said Shima Capital founder Yida Gao.
  • Midnight is the latest investment by Shima Capital in the Web3 gaming sector.