Welcome to this comprehensive lecture for the Business Projects Module. Today, we will delve into three primary themes: assignment Guidelines and Group Formation, Case Studies and Company Involvement, and Sustainable Energy and Bitcoin Mining. These sections are designed to provide essential insights to guide you through your assignments and projects.

These themes were part of the nominations for Biz School 2024. While we encourage you to watch the video for additional learning and insights, please note that the assignments and group formations discussed have already been finalized. They should not be considered as a template or basis for future editions of Biz School, as each year’s structure and requirements are tailored to reflect evolving educational goals and industry trends. We hope this content serves as a valuable resource to enhance your understanding; however, please always refer to the latest guidelines provided for your specific cohort.

Fulgur Ventures: Groups will perform market research on one of Fulgur's portfolio companies, focusing on target markets, revenue streams, and long-term exit strategies. Lipa: Groups will investigate how banks have adapted to Bitcoin over the last five years, assessing their services and attitudes towards Bitcoin integration Breez: known for its non-custodial mobile wallets and Lightning Network integration, Breez’s assignment focuses on conducting market research to identify how P2P technologies could benefit from their software development kit (SDK). Bitfinex: Bitfinex is seeking assistance with marketing and community-building strategies for their RGB protocol, which enables Bitcoin-based tokenization.