Conor Colwell is a technology entrepreneur and investor focused on decentralized infrastructure, AI edge computing, IoT security, blockchain, and access to essential resources. He is Co-Founder of Liquidstar, which deploys Waypoint micro data centers that combine AI edge compute with power, water, and Internet services for communities and businesses beyond the reach of traditional grid infrastructure. He is also a Fellow of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and Co-Founder of Chain of Things, an initiative focused on securing large-scale IoT deployments through decentralized technologies and open protocols.
Conor's work spans technology ventures, digital infrastructure, identity, blockchain, and emerging technologies. He previously contributed to Blockpass, a blockchain-based self-sovereign identity platform for people, organizations, and connected devices, and co-founded The Briteside, a platform that enabled charitable giving through sponsored digital content. Earlier in his career, he worked as a macroeconomic analyst at GaveKal Research, producing research on technology and broader industry trends, and held roles in film, visual effects, and new media development. His experience combines technology entrepreneurship, infrastructure innovation, macroeconomic research, and creative production.