Team

Founder

Wulf Kaal is a renowned futurist and visionary thinker, widely recognized for his innovative ideas and thought-provoking insights into the future of technology, society, and the global economy. With a strong background in economics, Kaal has been a leading voice in predicting the rise of the digital age and its impact on various aspects of human life.

One of Kaal’s most significant contributions to the literature of the future of technology is his work on decentralization. In his book “Decentralization: Technology’s Impact on Organizational and Societal Structure,” co-authored with Craig Calcaterra, Kaal explores the potential of decentralized systems to revolutionize industries and reshape the way we think about governance and organization.

Kaal argues that the rapid evolution of anonymous, autonomous, and distributed blockchain-based smart contracting creates friction and enforceability issues with existing legal and jurisdictional principles. He proposes a new approach to the existing legal exercise of jurisdiction, which he calls distributed jurisdiction. This concept is inherent in blockchain technology itself and could play a crucial role in the effective governance of blockchain technology and smart contracting.

In addition to his work on decentralization, Kaal has also contributed to the literature on the future of technology through his research on the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning. He has written extensively on the ethical challenges and risks associated with these technologies, as well as the opportunities they present for enhancing human capabilities and improving the quality of life.

In summary, Wulf Kaal’s contributions to the literature of the future of technology are significant and far-reaching. His work on decentralization and the potential of blockchain technology to reshape society has provided valuable insights into the future of technology and its impact on our world.

Co-Founder

A business oracle with a happy-go-lucky face, Tony has surfed technological waves since the original dot-com tsunami, pioneering online streaming and founding RampRate, the world’s leading expert at optimizing digital supply chains, negotiating and sourcing billions of dollars worth of tech contracts for businesses including giants like Microsoft, Sony, eBay, Merrill Lynch and Riot Game.

Today, Tony’s view is wider than ever as an investor, accelerator and advisor for multiple impact-focused startups that are transformative in their potential, and he supports projects ranging from innovative addiction treatment approaches to sponsorship of schools in rural India to the largest charitable effort of the cryptocurrency community.

Tony co-founded Menagerie because he thinks decentralization lets businesses and organizations follow the patterns of Nature itself. Too many companies and nonprofits are built on an anachronistic structure of boards of directors, management and shareholders. Instead of flowing naturally, tasks are directed in arbitrary ways to satisfy piecemeal policies and feed bureaucracy. Decentralization can be more fluid. Work flows naturally, pooling and rushing between the banks formed by the smart contracts that govern the organization. People can do the work they are best suited for. Participate as much or as little as they want. And the creators and token holders decide what the governance is, instead of eight people on a board. Tony is happy to have a front-row seat as Menagerie helps organizations attain a higher form.

CFO

Tim Lacine became CFO at Menagerie in 2022 and enjoys working with Menagerie’s clients. Before Menagerie, Tim held CFO and CFO-like positions in various companies since 2016, including at RampRate. Tim is a strategic finance and management professional with critical-thinking skills and a skilled manager of projects and people who thrives in fast-paced, start-up environments. He worked as a financial advisor during the dot-com bust and taught accounting and business classes at several colleges. Tim holds an M.B.A., a J.D., as well as a C.P.A..

Operations Lead

As Product Lead for Menagerie, Josh Bykowski is highly focused on decentralized systems and systems architecture in both client facing consulting and operational leadership. He is deeply passionate about leveraging emerging technologies for the greater good, and he seeks to facilitate new economic opportunities on a global scale to reform WEB2 for human transformation. Josh has an extensive academic background in History and Economics (B.A) and law (J.D). His intellectual pursuits have always centered on the organization of human labor and resources. During his time as a law student, he focused on the ramifications of emerging and disruptive technologies on society and the legal system.

Operations Assistant

Erin Lambert is an operations assistant with a background in real estate and law. With a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Real Estate and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.), she has a strong foundation in the legal aspects of the industry. Erin’s expertise lies in the organization of resources and labor, and she is deeply passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to optimize processes and increase efficiency. Her focus on real estate has given her a unique perspective on the operational needs of a business, and she is committed to supporting the team to achieve success.