UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 2, 2020
Date of report (date of earliest event reported)
RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Nevada | Commission File No. 033-17773-NY | 90-1188745 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3651 Lindell Road, Suite D565, Las Vegas, NV, 89103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(424) 256-8560
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
None | None | None |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 2, 2020, we appointed Rohan Hall as our Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Hall’s employment agreement with us is retroactive to September 14, 2020.
Mr. Hall, age 55, is an experienced IT executive with extensive experience in blockchain and fintech. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Founder and CEO/CTO of Vottun, a blockchain startup, where he developed end-to-end blockchain products in education, healthcare and supply chain management. From 2017 to 2019 he was Senior Emerging Technology Architect for Capital Group|American Funds, a large financial services company, researching, educating, driving and architecting technology innovation with new emerging technologies including blockchain, cognitive computing, and artificial intelligence. From 2014-2016 he was Founder/CEO/CTO of Tradesocio, a fintech startup, where he built one of the first online social trading platforms in the fintech industry. From 2010 to 2017 he was Founder and CEO of Cool Mojito, a boutique technology development and consulting firm that focus on helping businesses build their technology and growth strategy.
Mr. Hall’s employment agreement provides for a base salary of $12,000 per month. He will also be entitled to a performance bonus of $10,000 per calendar quarter based on his achieving quarterly financial and business objectives and milestones to be determined by our board of directors.
Mr. Hall also received a grant of options to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock. The options will be issued under our 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The options will (i) be incentive stock options, (ii) have an exercise price equal to the fair market value per share of our common stock on September 14, 2020, as determined by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years, (iv) vest and become exercisable as to 1/48th of the shares subject to the options on the 14th day of each calendar month during the term of his employment agreement, commencing on October 14, 2020, (v) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions set forth in the Plan and (vi) otherwise be evidenced by and subject to the terms of our standard form of stock option agreement.
Mr. Hall also received two grants of additional options that vest upon the completion of certain business objectives. The first grant is for 100,000 shares of our common stock, based on achieving certain milestones for the completion of our cryptocurrency and bank payment solutions. The second grant is for 500,000 shares of our common stock, based on achieving certain milestones for the completion of our blockchain reservation system for the travel industry. The options will be issued under our 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and will (i) be incentive stock options, (ii) have an exercise price equal to the fair market value per share of our common stock on September 14, 2020, as determined by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years, (iv) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions set forth in the Plan and (v) otherwise be evidenced by and subject to the terms of our standard form of stock option agreement.
Mr. Hall’s employment agreement has a month-to-month term. If Mr. Hall should voluntarily terminate his agreement, or if we terminate his agreement other than for cause (as defined in the Plan), then he will be entitled to 12 months of accelerated vesting of his stock options.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
A copy of a press release issued by the Company relating to Mr. Hall is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated.
In accordance with Regulation FD, we are furnishing the Presentation the Company will present to analysts and investors on or after October 8, 2020. The slides are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and will be available on the Company’s website at rocketfuelblockchain.com. The information contained in the Presentation is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings and other public announcements that we may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. The presentation does not provide information concerning our financial condition with respect to the second fiscal quarter of 2020. To the extent that estimates or targets have been provided concerning 2020 or any subsequent years, these reflect statements that have previously been made in our securities filings. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in this presentation, although it may do so from time to time. Any such updating may be made through the filing of other reports or documents with the SEC, through press releases or through other public disclosure. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.2 furnished herewith, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit | ||
Number | Description | |
10.1 | Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2020, between the registrant and Rohan Hall | |
99.1 | Press Release dated October 6, 2020 | |
99.2 | Presentation |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 8, 2020 | RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. | |
By: | /s/ Bennett J. Yankowitz | |
Bennett J. Yankowitz | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 10.1
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 14th day of September, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Employer”), and Rohan Hall (“Executive”), and is made with reference to the following facts:
A. Employer desires to employ Executive as its Chief Technology Officer in order to have the benefit of Executive’s special knowledge, experience, reputation and abilities in the industry in which Employer is engaged; and
B. Executive has advised Employer of his willingness to act as Chief Technology Officer and to utilize his special knowledge, experience, reputation and abilities for the benefit of Employer and its members under the terms and conditions provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration had and received, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Employment. Upon and subject to the terms, conditions and other provisions of this Agreement, Employer hereby employs Executive and Executive hereby accepts this employment and agrees to exercise and perform faithfully, exclusively (subject to Section 2(b) hereof), and to the best of his ability on behalf of Employer the powers and duties of Chief Technology Officer on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2. Executive’s Services and Duties. During the Term, Executive shall:
(a) Observe and conform to the policies and directions promulgated from time to time by Employer’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
(b) Serve as Chief Technology Officer and perform all services, acts and things necessary or advisable to manage and conduct the business of Employer, subject to the policies set by the Board. Subject to the supervision and control of Chief Executive Officer, to whom he shall report, Executive shall do and perform all services and acts necessary or advisable to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of his position as Chief Technology Officer and shall render such services on the terms set forth herein. In addition, Executive shall have such other executive and managerial powers and duties with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates and strategic partners as may be assigned to him by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
(c) Except for sick leave, vacations (as provided in Section 4(b), below), and excused leaves of absence, Executive shall, throughout the Term, devote his full business time, energy, ability, attention and skill to the duties and responsibilities of his position in furtherance of the business affairs and activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates and strategic partners. Executive may engage in such personal, professional, investment, business and charitable activities as do not conflict with the business of the Company or interfere with Executive’s duties under this Agreement, and shall provide a summary of such activities upon reasonable request of the Board. Executive shall at all times be subject to, observe and carry out such rules, regulations, policies, directions, and restrictions as the Board may from time to time establish for senior executive officers of the Company.
3. Term. The term of Executive’s employment by Employer pursuant to this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date and, unless sooner terminated as provided in this Agreement or extended by mutual agreement of the parties hereto, shall be on a month-to-month basis , subject to the terms and conditions contained herein. The Term shall automatically be extended on a month-to-month basis; provided that either Executive or Employer may terminate this Agreement on 30 days’ prior written notice to the other.
4. Compensation and Other Benefits. As compensation in full for the services to be rendered by Executive hereunder, Employer shall pay, and Executive shall accept, the following compensation:
(a) Salary. Employer shall pay to Executive a salary, exclusive of bonus compensation, of $12,000 per month, payable during the Term.
(b) Vacation. In addition to normal public holidays, Executive shall be entitled to such amount of paid vacation during each calendar year as the board may determine for senior executives.
(c) Benefits Generally Offered. Executive shall be entitled to participate in all fringe benefit programs that Employer generally makes available to its executive officers, including without limitation vacation and paid other paid leave, group hospitalization, group disability policies, medical and dental plans and group life insurance plans, and pension, 401(k) and similar plans. Until such time as Employer has established a health care insurance plan, Employer shall reimburse Executive for his health care insurance premiums during the term in an amount not to exceed $2,100.00 per month.
(d) Stock Options. Subject to the commencement of Executive’s employment hereunder and to the amendment of Employer’s 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to increase the number of shares available thereunder to 3,000,000, the Board has approved the grant to Executive as of the Effective Date of an option (an “Option”) to purchase 500,000 shares of Employer’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The Option shall (i) be an incentive stock option, (ii) have an exercise price equal to the fair market value per share of Employer’s common stock on the Effective Date, as determined by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years following the Effective Date, (iv) vest and become exercisable as to 1/48th of the shares subject to the Option (the “Option Shares”) on the 14th day of each calendar month during the Term, commencing on October 14, 2020 (except that upon the occurrence of a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the Plan), the Option shall immediately become fully vested), (v) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions set forth in the Plan and (vi) otherwise be evidenced by and subject to the terms of Employer’s standard form of stock option agreement.
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(e) Incentive Compensation. In addition to the Option under Section 4(d), Executive shall be entitled to the following incentive compensation based on achieving the milestones referred to below. These milestones will be further elaborated by the Board in connection with its setting of business goals and objectives on a quarterly basis. Each Option granted under this Section 4(e) shall (i) be an incentive stock option, (ii) have an exercise price equal to the fair market value per share of Employer’s common stock on the Effective Date, as determined by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years following the Effective Date, (iv) vest as set forth below (except that upon the occurrence of a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the Plan), the Option shall immediately become fully vested), (v) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions set forth in the Plan and (vi) otherwise be evidenced by and subject to the terms of Employer’s standard form of stock option agreement.
(i) For successful implementation of Employer’s cryptocurrency/bank payment app and software on or before the following dates, an Option to purchase 100,000 shares of Employer’s common stock:
(A) Completion of customer beta launch of cryptocurrency and bank payment features on or before February 1, 2021: 75,000 shares.
(B) Successful production launch on or before April 1, 2021: 25,000 shares.
(ii) For successful implementation of Employer’s blockchain reservation system for the travel industry on or before the following dates, an Option to purchase 500,000 shares of Employer’s common stock:
(A) Completion of project definition and Board approval on or before March 31, 2021: 100,000 shares.
(B) Completion of project design and initial features on or before June 30, 2021: 100,000 shares.
(C) Completion of minimum viable product (MVP) on or before September 30, 2021: 100,000 shares.
(D) Successful production launch on or before December 31, 2021: 200,000 shares.
(f) Cash Bonus. At the end of each calendar quarter, commencing with the quarter ending June 30, 2021, Executive shall be eligible for a $10,000 cash bonus if the Executive achieves milestones to be set by the Board concerning the performance of and stability of the Employer’s technology.
5. Certain Business Expenses. Executive is authorized to incur ordinary, necessary and reasonable expenses in the course of performing his duties and obligations with respect to the business of Employer, including expenses for entertainment, travel and similar items; provided that Employer shall at all times comply with the Company’s policies regarding expense reimbursements. Employer shall promptly reimburse Executive for all such expenses paid by Executive on behalf of Employer upon the presentation by Executive of an itemized request for reimbursement of expenditures supported by documentation on Employer-approved forms.
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6. Proprietary Rights and Confidentiality. Executive has entered into an Executive Invention Assignment and Confidentiality Agreement, which agreement, attached hereto as Annex A, is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety.
7. Executive Representations and Warranties. Executive warrants and represents to and covenants with Employer that:
(a) The execution, delivery and performance of the Agreement by Executive do not conflict with or violate any provision of or constitute a default under any agreement, judgment, award or decree to which Executive is a party or by which Executive is bound.
(b) Executive has had full opportunity to review Employer’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and additional information regarding the business and financial condition of Employer. Executive believes he has received all the information he considers necessary or appropriate for deciding whether to enter into this Agreement and to receive as compensation the Option, the Option Shares, the Warrant and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (together, the “Securities”). Executive further represents that he has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from Employer regarding the business, properties, prospects and financial condition of Employer. Executive has had full opportunity to discuss this information with Executive’s legal and financial advisers prior to execution of this Agreement.
(c) Executive acknowledges that the Securities are being issued by Employer pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). Executive understands that the Securities are characterized as “restricted securities” under the Securities Act and that under such laws and applicable regulations such securities may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances. In this connection, Executive represents that he is familiar with SEC Rule 144, as presently in effect, and understands the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the Securities Act.
(d) The Securities will be acquired by Executive for investment for Executive’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and Executive has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. Executive does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or to any third person, with respect to any of the Securities.
(e) Executive is purchasing the Securities as principal for his own account and not for the benefit of any other person.
(f) Executive is an accredited investor as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act.
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8. Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. Prior to the expiration of the Term, Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by Employer for Cause upon five days’ written notice to Executive that describes such Cause in detail. Executive shall have no right to receive the compensation and other benefits set forth in this Section 4 for any period commencing after the date of termination for cause. For these purposes, the term “Cause” as used in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2 of the Plan.
9. Death During Employment. If Executive dies during the Term, Employer shall pay to the estate of Executive the compensation which would otherwise be payable to Executive up to the end of the month in which his death occurs, and Employer shall have no further obligation under this Agreement.
10. Covenant Not to Compete. In the event that Employer terminates Executive’s employment hereunder for Cause, or in the event that Executive voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder, Executive shall, in connection with any sale of all or substantially all of his equity interests in the Company resulting from such termination, be prohibited from carrying on or participating in a business similar to that of Employer for a period of two years following such termination, unless Executive has express prior written consent from Employer’s Board, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
11. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and will be effective, and any applicable time period shall commence, when (a) delivered to the following address by hand or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (costs prepaid) addressed to the following address or (b) transmitted electronically to the following facsimile numbers or e-mail addresses, in each case marked to the attention of the Person (by name or title) designated below (or to such other address, facsimile number, e-mail address, or Person as a party may designate by notice to the other parties):
If to Employer: |
RocketFuel
Blockchain, Inc.
Beverly
Hills, CA 90210
Email: b.yankowitz@rocketfuelblockchain.com |
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If to Executive: | to the address set forth on Schedule I |
12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
13. Headings. The headings herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement, and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.
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14. Entire Understanding. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the employment of Executive by Employer, and supersedes all prior agreements, representations and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.
15. Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified or changed except by written instrument signed by both parties hereto.
16. Governing Law; Forum Selection. This Agreement, and all matters relating hereto and arising herefrom (whether sounding in contract law, tort law or otherwise), including without limitation enforcement of the obligations of Executive hereunder, shall be interpreted in accordance with the internal laws (and not the conflict of laws rules) of the state of Nevada governing contracts to be performed entirely within such state. Executive hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court located within Clark County, Nevada. Executive waives any objection of forum non conveniens and venue in connection with any proceedings commenced by Employer in any of the foregoing courts. Executive waives personal service of any and all process upon Executive, and consents that all such service of process be made by messenger, certified mail or registered mail, or nationally recognized overnight courier directed to Executive at the address set forth above. Executive’s signature hereto (or such other address as Executive may give notice of to Employer) and service so made shall be deemed to be completed upon actual receipt. Executive further waives any right Executive may otherwise have to collaterally attack any judgment entered against Executive.
17. Arbitration. Any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, or to resolve disputes with respect to this Agreement as between the parties shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be the exclusive dispute resolution process in the State of Nevada, but arbitration shall be a nonexclusive process elsewhere. Any party may commence arbitration by sending a written demand for arbitration to the other parties. Such demand shall set forth the nature of the matter to be resolved by arbitration. Employer shall select the place of arbitration. The substantive law of the State of Nevada shall be applied by the arbitrator to the resolution of the dispute. The parties shall share equally all initial costs of arbitration. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement of attorney fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration. All decisions of the arbitrator shall be final, binding, and conclusive on all parties. Judgment may be entered upon any such decision in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator (if permitted under applicable law) or such court may issue a writ of execution to enforce the arbitrator’s decision.
18. Construction. Whenever in this Agreement the context so requires, references to the masculine shall be deemed to include the feminine and neuter, references to the neuter shall be deemed to include the masculine and feminine, and references to the plural shall be deemed to include the singular and the singular to include the plural.
19. Cooperation. Each party hereto shall cooperate with the other party and shall take such further action and shall execute and deliver such further documents as may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
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20. Waiver. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall in any event be effective, unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. The failure of any party to insist, in any one or more instances, upon performance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any rights granted hereunder or any such term, covenant or condition. The failure of any party to insist, in any one or more instances, upon performance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any rights granted hereunder or any such term, covenant or condition.
21. Parties in Interest; Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors, assigns, heirs and/or personal representatives. Except as specifically provided herein, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein shall be assigned or assignable, by operation of law or otherwise, by any party, without the prior written consent of the other party, except that, without such consent, Employer may assign this Agreement or any interest therein, by operation of law or otherwise, to (a) any successor to all or substantially all of its equity ownership interests, assets or business by dissolution, merger, consolidation, transfer of assets, or otherwise, or (b) any direct or indirect subsidiary of Employer or of any such successor referred in (a) hereof. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer on any person other than the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.
22. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then notwithstanding such invalidity, unenforceability or illegality the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
23. Full Understanding. Executive represents and agrees that she fully understands his right to discuss all aspects of this Agreement with his private attorney, and that to the extent, if any, that she desired, she availed herself of this right. Executive further represents that she has carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of the Agreement, that she is competent to execute this Agreement, that his agreement to execute this Agreement has not been obtained by any duress and that she freely and voluntarily enters into it, and that she has read this document in its entirety and fully understands the meaning, intent and consequences of this document.
[Signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
Employer: | RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. | |
By: | ||
Bennett J. Yankowitz, CFO | ||
Executive: | ||
Rohan Hall |
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Exhibit 99.1
RocketFuel Blockchain Appoints New CTO to Head Development of its Blockchain Payment Solutions
Las Vegas, Nevada, October 6, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. (OTC: RKFL) (“RocketFuel” or the “Company”), a developer of blockchain-based check-out technologies for eCommerce and brick and mortar retailers, today announced that on October 2, 2020 it appointed Rohan Hall as its Chief Technology Officer. Hall has over 30 years’ experience in tech as a founder of several successful companies, and has built and implemented technology solutions for multiple Fortune 500 companies and startups including HP, PeopleSoft/Oracle, Corning, Honda, American Red Cross. He is also a well-known author and frequent speaker on topics including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, fintech and related technologies.
His recent projects include: Founder CEO/CTO of Vottun, a blockchain startup, where he developed end-to-end blockchain products in education, healthcare, supply chain management; Senior Emerging Technology Architect for Capital Group|American Funds, a large financial services company, researching, educating, driving and architecting technology innovation with new emerging technologies including blockchain, cognitive computing, and artificial intelligence; and Founder/CEO/CTO of Tradesocio, a fintech startup, where he built one of the first online social trading platforms in the fintech industry.
Peter Jensen, RocketFuel’s CEO, commented: “We are extremely fortunate to have landed such an experienced and well-regarded CTO in Rohan Hall, who brings decades of experience as a corporate executive and is a leading creator of technologies in the blockchain and fintech spaces. We feel confident that Rohan will successfully spearhead our company’s development of its blockchain payment solutions as we move into our development phase.”
About RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc.
RocketFuel Blockchain Inc. is developing blockchain-based technologies to bring highly efficient check-out and privacy protection solutions to eCommerce and brick and mortar merchants and their customers.
The blockchain technologies developed by RocketFuel are designed to focus on enhanced customer privacy protection eliminating the risk of data breach while increasing the speed, the security and the ease of use. RocketFuel believes that users of its technologies will be able to enjoy seamless check-out and forget about the clunky cart paradigm of the past. We also believe merchants will be able to implement new impulse buying schemes and generate new sales channels that may be unavailable in present day eCommerce sites. More information about RocketFuel is available at: rocketfuelblockchain.com
Forward-Looking Statements
The Company believes that this press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as “may,” “might,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “project,” “estimate,” “pro-forma,” “predict,” “potential,” “strategy,” “anticipate,” “attempt,” “develop,” “plan,” “help,” “believe,” “continue,” “intend,” “expect,” “future,” and terms of similar import (including the negative of any of these terms) may identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the accuracy of the forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, market acceptance of the company’s products and services; competition from existing products or new products that may emerge; the implementation of the company’s business model and strategic plans for its business and our products; estimates of the company’s future revenue, expenses, capital requirements and need for financing; current and future government regulations; and developments relating to the company’s competitors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of the risks and uncertainties related to them. For further information on such risks and uncertainties, you are encouraged to review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by law.
For further information contact: press@rocketfuelblockchain.com
Exhibit 99.2