Arts

Talented creative individuals working in the field of visual, auditory and performance arts

Alex Levin

Alex Levin

Alex Levin, co-founder of L+R, a design & technology studio established in 2012, has dedicated the past four years to bridging the gap between traditional businesses and the Web3 space. L+R is recognized for its award-winning work with both SMBs and enterprise clients, focusing on digital transformation and brand strategy. Levin employs a practical approach, introducing companies to the Web3 domain through proofs of concept and providing more traditional strategy consulting to Web3 companies. He emphasizes human-computer interaction, a deep understanding of blockchain, and the critical importance of security and privacy.

Alongside his achievements at L+R, Levin also spearheaded the creation of Nurture within the firm, a Web3 employee experience platform. Designed to revolutionize employee benefits and rewards programs, Nurture turns them into collaborative adventures, enhanced with interactive and educational experiences. This initiative, built under the L+R banner, underscores Levin's commitment to leveraging innovative solutions to help organizations attract and retain top talent through more engaging and meaningful incentives.

Levin's vision is to demonstrate how blockchain technology can foster community-driven ecosystems, potentially revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers and each other. He also shares his expertise by contributing to Forbes on the luxury NFT market, sharing insights, successes, and learnings from collaborations with prestigious brands such as Sotheby's, Tag Heuer, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. His talent for simplifying complex Web3 concepts into practical strategies for both traditional and digital-first companies highlights his deep expertise in the field.

Alex Levin, co-founder of L+R, a design & technology studio established in 2012, has dedicated the past four years to bridging the gap between traditional businesses and the Web3 space. L+R is recognized for its award-winning work with both SMBs and ... Show more

Omari Harebin

Omari Harebin

Omari Harebin is a digital alchemist, mentor, and author who left behind a traditional engineering career to pursue his passion for storytelling, self-expression, and digital business. Through his journey, Omari has built a successful business helping others unlock the power of online platforms like Squarespace while navigating the ups and downs of freelance life, financial challenges, and personal growth. His memoir, The Corporate Dropout, captures the essence of rejecting societal norms to pursue one's true calling, and Omari now shares his insights to inspire others to find freedom in their own path.

Omari Harebin is a digital alchemist, mentor, and author who left behind a traditional engineering career to pursue his passion for storytelling, self-expression, and digital business. Through his journey, Omari has built a successful business helpin... Show more

Luka Pejić

Luka Pejić

Luka Pejić (1996), BA in English language and literature. So far, he has translated, from English to Croatian, several books for different publishing houses in Zagreb, among others "The Priory of the Orange Tree" by Samantha Shannon for Hangar 7. He is currently working on another fantasy project with the mentioned publishing house, as well as his own dark fantasy novel, where Monster comes out of his Empire in the boy's closet, and the boy takes his hand.

Luka Pejić (1996), BA in English language and literature. So far, he has translated, from English to Croatian, several books for different publishing houses in Zagreb, among others "The Priory of the Orange Tree" by Samantha Shannon for Hangar 7. He ... Show more

Karina Gutierrez

Karina Gutierrez

Con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo del diseño. Entre los que me he especializado en experiencia de usuario y diseño de interfaces.
He ayudado a empresas a encontrar su identidad y he logrado crear sistemas de diseño con los que pueden replicar sus sistemas con una imagen estandarizada.
Actualmente trabajo en Multiplica para el Banco Compartamos en el que he implementado un sistema de diseño y he ayudado a optimizar sus procesos en la manera de diseñar sus productos digitales.

Con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo del diseño. Entre los que me he especializado en experiencia de usuario y diseño de interfaces. He ayudado a empresas a encontrar su identidad y he logrado crear sistemas de diseño con los que pueden re... Show more

Roy Martinez

Roy Martinez

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a passion for Teams and M365 in general.

"My approach is centered on empowering organizations to unleash the full potential of Microsoft 365. By providing comprehensive training and support, implementing proven governance frameworks, and identifying potential security risks, I help organizations streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve productivity."

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a pa... Show more

Peter Bauman

Peter Bauman

I'm Peter (Monk Antony), Le Random's Editor-in-Chief.

I'm Peter (Monk Antony), Le Random's Editor-in-Chief. Show more

Nadia Tokerud

Nadia Tokerud

Nadia is skilled at being angry, and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need. She spends most of her days doing just that as a UX Lead at Buypass

Nadia is skilled at being angry, and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need. She spends most of her days doing just that as a UX Lead at Buypass Show more

Ryan Rahimikia

Ryan Rahimikia

Ryan Kia is an investor with a background in technology and the capital markets (having made his first investment at just 11 years old).

A Twitter space (hosted by the Web3 legend, "Farokh") inspired Ryan to venture down the Web3 rabbit hole, serving as the COO of a successful Web3 project, raising over $12m.

He held an executive role at a UAE-based blockchain network, facilitating on-chain redemption of renewable energy certificates for large corporations.

In his Web2 life, Ryan was an early hire at a billion-dollar British FinTech (backed by SoftBank), empowering retail investors within the capital markets space.

Currently, Ryan leads strategy at Everbloom, the platform that allows people to invest in creators.

Ryan Kia is an investor with a background in technology and the capital markets (having made his first investment at just 11 years old). A Twitter space (hosted by the Web3 legend, "Farokh") inspired Ryan to venture down the Web3 rabbit hole, serv... Show more

Ryan Bergman

Ryan Bergman

Ryan is a Principal Engineer at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) where he oversees API standards and architecture for systems farmers depend on for connecting with experts like agronomists, dealers, other experts.

Ryan is a Principal Engineer at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) where he oversees API standards and architecture for systems farmers depend on for connecting with experts like agronomists, dealers, other experts. Show more

Ryan Fila

Ryan Fila

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe.

2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;)

He's currently offering inspiration, tools, experiences, and community to support people in creating their own purpose through empowered choice.

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe. 2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;) He's currently offering in... Show more

Jenny Zhou

Jenny Zhou

Welcome to my profile! I am Jenny, Solutions Architect at AWS, passionate about cloud computing, IT consulting, healthcare advancements, and data analytics. With a background in Management Science from UCL and a Master's in Information Science from the same institution, I'm fascinated by the convergence of technology and its impact on society.

In my free time, I love the mental challenge of solving Rubik's Cubes, the physical exertion of badminton and football, and the creative expression of singing whilst doing piano covers, particularly Chinese R&B.

I am an AWS Evangelist, and an influencer whenever I can, adept at helping people realise their potentials and interests. Passionate about volunteering and helping others: if there's anything I can assist you with, do not hesitate to reach out!

Welcome to my profile! I am Jenny, Solutions Architect at AWS, passionate about cloud computing, IT consulting, healthcare advancements, and data analytics. With a background in Management Science from UCL and a Master's in Information Science from t... Show more

Becca Hiller

Becca Hiller

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She helps humans reach agility potential, and her own agility shines through sharpened improv skills, a mighty pen, a hungry brain, and a passion for teaching and coaching.

Becca is currently based in Louisville, KY.

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She helps humans reach agility potential, and her own agility shines through sharpened improv skills, a mighty pen, a hungry brain, and a passion for teachi... Show more

Tolulope Okesanya

Tolulope Okesanya

With over four years of experience as a Product Manager in the SaaS and fintech industries, Tolulope Okesanya has established herself as a specialist in developing and scaling innovative payment systems and revenue-generating products. Her career is distinguished by her work on major payment integrations, including collections, remittance, and card acquiring, which have significantly driven business growth and expanded market reach.

Tolulope's expertise lies in crafting and implementing sophisticated payment solutions that address complex user needs and optimize revenue streams. She excels at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact integrations and refine product strategies, resulting in substantial enhancements in user experience and business outcomes.

Beyond her professional achievements, Tolulope is dedicated to community empowerment and advocacy. She volunteers with Hertechtrail, a woman-focused tech foundation, where she teaches advanced product management. Her contributions to the foundation have helped thousands of Black women across 17 countries gain technical literacy and mentorship.

Tolulope's work continues to inspire innovation in the Africa FinTech space, and she is passionate about collaborating with others to advance the future of payment systems and user experiences.

With over four years of experience as a Product Manager in the SaaS and fintech industries, Tolulope Okesanya has established herself as a specialist in developing and scaling innovative payment systems and revenue-generating products. Her career is ... Show more

Rich Edmondson

Rich Edmondson

✨ I'm Built Different. 🙏

In a nutshell, I am a recovering alcoholic and ex-narcotics enthusiast who found sobriety, quit his 9-5 job, changed his life, bought some ETH, created a Web3 persona, minted some NFTs, and grew my independent consultancy during some of the most exciting and terrifying times that this industry has seen so far.

TLDR:

👨 Father 👨
🧡 Ordinal Watch Co. ⌚
🏗 Project Builder 🏗
💻 Web3 Consultant 📈
🦍 BAYC #3833 🦍

✨ I'm Built Different. 🙏 In a nutshell, I am a recovering alcoholic and ex-narcotics enthusiast who found sobriety, quit his 9-5 job, changed his life, bought some ETH, created a Web3 persona, minted some NFTs, and grew my independent consultanc... Show more

Pete Oliver-Krueger

Pete Oliver-Krueger

Co-Author of "Shift: From Product to People" a novel about what it means to really put people at the center of everything you do. Coaching Agile leaders on how to improve lives and improve bottom lines at the same time. Specializes in Agile beyond IT, including manufacturing, government, education, the arts, non-profits, and more.

Co-Author of "Shift: From Product to People" a novel about what it means to really put people at the center of everything you do. Coaching Agile leaders on how to improve lives and improve bottom lines at the same time. Specializes in Agile beyond IT... Show more

Daniel Ushakov

Daniel Ushakov

Daniel is a Denver-native, artist and entrepreneur. Having spent time in different sectors as an IT Systems Engineer, and diving in head first into marketing, advertising, and sales - he has unique insights into efficient systems and effective communications.

Daniel is a Denver-native, artist and entrepreneur. Having spent time in different sectors as an IT Systems Engineer, and diving in head first into marketing, advertising, and sales - he has unique insights into efficient systems and effective commu... Show more

Angel Mary

Angel Mary

Angel Mary is a motivational leadership speaker and is the Founder of the Fellowship of Global Women Leaders as well as the CEO of Star Trak Investments LLC, a leadership development consulting agency. You may have seen her speak at large elite organizations like Vassar College, Aetna, and Northwell Health.

Additionally, Angel Mary's background has spanned her career through various sectors such as government, finance, food service, real estate, and finally healthcare, where she fast-tracked climbing the corporate ladder from entry-level to C-Suite in under 5 years. Stepping into her own business, Angel is keen on supporting strategic change initiatives enterprise-wide with improved team dynamics to prevent turnover. Angel seeks to bridge the gap between the people and the processes needed for success by teaching effective communication skills, and mentoring senior leaders and business owners as they forge their own path forward.

Motivated to share her success and challenges through her career, Angel also started the Career Path Angel Show, an inspiring podcast dedicated to sharing diverse experiences, tips, and lessons for the next generation of young professionals as they decide on their own future career moves.

Angel Mary is a motivational leadership speaker and is the Founder of the Fellowship of Global Women Leaders as well as the CEO of Star Trak Investments LLC, a leadership development consulting agency. You may have seen her speak at large elite organ... Show more

John Clopton

John Clopton

I originally went to college for graphic design but burned out. After changing majors and universities, I switched it up and went to film school. That didn't take either. I landed in tech by accident and fell into Agile the same way. 25+ years in tech later, I coach folks in the ways of Lean and Agile, but like how Mr. Miyagi did for Daniel.

I originally went to college for graphic design but burned out. After changing majors and universities, I switched it up and went to film school. That didn't take either. I landed in tech by accident and fell into Agile the same way. 25+ years in tec... Show more

Aaron H

Aaron H

Aaron is a polymath living in upstate NY

Aaron is a polymath living in upstate NY Show more

Nat Cole

Nat Cole

Nat has spent 7+ years in the Cryptocurrency/Blockchain space, primarily as a consultant, with a key focus on Bitcoin and its wider ecosystem. Building an extensive network and working across several activities with many projects and communities in the space.

Nat sees himself as more of a visionary and thought leader, with much experience in crypto business development, marketing, copywriting, organisation and project management.

Much of Nat's alternative experience comes from a lengthy technical and creative industry background, growing up around music, electronic engineering and computing, then going on to spending 3 years in VOIP Telecommunications and 15+ years in the music industry as a studio engineer, producer, artist, and management advisor.

Nat has spent 7+ years in the Cryptocurrency/Blockchain space, primarily as a consultant, with a key focus on Bitcoin and its wider ecosystem. Building an extensive network and working across several activities with many projects and communities in ... Show more

Tara Furiani

Tara Furiani

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her belt, Tara shatters the conventional, often stodgy, paradigms of HR and corporate culture, bringing humanity back into the workplace.

Sporting dual Master's degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, Tara's academic mettle is as rock-solid as her real-world chops. Her slew of advanced certifications isn't just for show; it’s her toolkit for crafting highly responsive, agile organizations. She’s been the mastermind behind multiple industry-defining shifts during her 13 years as a Chief People Officer for companies valued over $6 billion and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide.

But let's cut through the corporate jargon: Tara is a people champion. She fights for DEI not just as a buzzword but as a way of life, all the way from boardrooms on Earth to the realms of space, serving on NASA's DEI board. For Tara, equity isn't just a corporate initiative; it's a universal mandate.

Still think she’s all business? Think again. A mother of five and a doting partner, Tara knows the real-world application of work-life balance like no other. She's the driving force of her family and the beating heart of her home, roles she embraces with the same vigor as her corporate undertakings.

If you need further proof, lend an ear to her hit podcast, "Not the HR Lady," where she tackles the industry's stale narratives and offers fresh, often revolutionary, perspectives. And don't be fooled by the exec persona; she can drop a Dr. Dre lyric faster than you can say "organizational change."

When you partner with Tara Furiani, you’re not just getting a consultant or a thought leader. You’re aligning with a living, breathing catalyst for meaningful change—in your organization and in your life. Are you ready?

Learn more about Tara Furiani and Not the HR Lady by visiting: www.notthehrlady.com and subscribe to the show at www.youtube.com/c/notthehrlady.

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her... Show more

Ryan Price

Ryan Price

Ryan Price has been slinging Drupal since the early 4.7 days. He has helped run user groups in Florida and Oregon, and assisted with trainings and sessions at Drupal Cons and camps throughout the years. He currently resides in Portand, OR and is a Drupal Developer at ICF.

Ryan Price has been slinging Drupal since the early 4.7 days. He has helped run user groups in Florida and Oregon, and assisted with trainings and sessions at Drupal Cons and camps throughout the years. He currently resides in Portand, OR and is a Dr... Show more

Heather Cook

Heather Cook

Heather currently serves as Principal PM Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Collaborative Applications and Platform Group at Microsoft. She leads a charter of engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strategy, programs, and connections for our community members with Microsoft. Heather is a former Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services. Over the past twenty-three years, Heather has been a marketing executive for multiple tech companies and Head Maven and Founder of her impact consultancy, Creative Maven. As a consultant, executive event producer, and fractional Chief Marketing Officer, Heather has produced thousands of events, campaigns, and experiences in the high-tech and entertainment industries. She is also a corporate and community keynote speaker who hosts and moderates in-person and online events and company meetings. Heather loves sharing stories and interviewing people. Her sassy podcast, Mavens Do It Better, features extraordinary experts who light a spark in our world and will get a reboot in 2024. Heather is a published playwright, theatre actor, director, and graduate of the University of Washington School of Drama, Seattle, Washington. Heather is originally from Michigan and Illinois and lives in Marina del Rey, California, close to LAX, so she can continue to travel and speak around the world about healthy workplaces, leveling up one's power skills, community, and diversity & inclusion.

Heather currently serves as Principal PM Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Collaborative Applications and Platform Group at Microsoft. She leads a charter of engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strategy, programs, and ... Show more

Adam Malewski

Adam Malewski

I am a full-stack developer with over 7 years of experience who loves both backend technologies and the crazy world of frontend technologies. Throughout my career, I worked with big companies scaleups and startups. I have experience in developing large monoliths and microservices systems. I have successfully executed significant data migrations and API refactors. I have led the development of products from scratch and maintained and improved existing projects.
What is more I am passionate about learning other to become bettter developers via mentoring programs and blog posts.
In my free time, I enjoy having fun with game development, playing sports (tennis, football, and basketball), and exploring the world of wine.

I am a full-stack developer with over 7 years of experience who loves both backend technologies and the crazy world of frontend technologies. Throughout my career, I worked with big companies scaleups and startups. I have experience in developing lar... Show more

Aydin Quach

Aydin Quach

Aydin Quach is an Ph.D. student at the University of Southern California. Their research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife.

Aydin Quach is an Ph.D. student at the University of Southern California. Their research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife. Show more

Matt Zaske

Matt Zaske

I have over 25 years of broad IT experience including fleet/desktop endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture and development. Theatre nerd and participant; experienced nonprofit leader; moustache aficionado; dynamic, engaged, and entertaining speaker; technology grief counselor; governance/process geek; and jack of trades tech and non-tech.

For over 15 years I have been in higher education in the University of Minnesota system. Before my time in higher education, I developed an application (and its pre-smartphone era handheld companion app) for a startup. This app package was used by independent ag/crop consultants from central Canada to northern Texas, and used nationwide in Canada by a global agribusiness giant.

I like to fiddle with code and periodically Make Things, including a handful of novelty Twitter bots and their Bluesky ports along with a Slack-integrated weather bot. I'm also into 3D printing, home automation, playing roles in community theatre productions, and am enjoying some "free time" after recently completing a five-year run serving as president of a local nonprofit community theatre organization.

At the office I try to lead the change to a more DevOps/automated mindset. I also enjoy evangelizing Certbot for the automation of SSL certificate management and promoting the idea of "embracing laziness as the driver of innovation."

I have over 25 years of broad IT experience including fleet/desktop endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture and development. Theatre nerd and participant; experienced nonprofit leader; moustache a... Show more

Veronica Shelton

Veronica Shelton

Veronica Shelton is the proud Co-Founder and Creative Director of Oak Theory, a Brand and Product Design studio, working to shift the narrative through design by centering diverse perspectives in digital design.

Veronica Shelton is the proud Co-Founder and Creative Director of Oak Theory, a Brand and Product Design studio, working to shift the narrative through design by centering diverse perspectives in digital design. Show more

Ruffle McFluffle

Ruffle McFluffle

Big, Blue, and fluffy - what else can be said about this dragon? Originally native to Arizona, he now stomps around Las Vegas, NV. Ruffle is a fursuit, art, and macro enthusiast. Be careful - he has been known to bite.

Big, Blue, and fluffy - what else can be said about this dragon? Originally native to Arizona, he now stomps around Las Vegas, NV. Ruffle is a fursuit, art, and macro enthusiast. Be careful - he has been known to bite. Show more

Lucas Marossi

Lucas Marossi

Lucas Marossi is an accomplished Game Designer who's also specialized in Level Design. Having experience at AAA games such as Hogwarts Legacy, and now at Indie studios such as Mad Mimic and No Heroes Here 2, his knowledge in Level Design makes him one of the best in the brazilian game industry.

Marossi also has background giving talks at universities in regards to Level Design, such as PUC-SP, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi and Belas Artes. He also has given lectures in post-graduate courses in Game Design such as Cruzeiro do Sul, making him an exceptional public speaker.

Lucas Marossi is an accomplished Game Designer who's also specialized in Level Design. Having experience at AAA games such as Hogwarts Legacy, and now at Indie studios such as Mad Mimic and No Heroes Here 2, his knowledge in Level Design makes him on... Show more

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle and reconnecting with herself. This time of reflection not only opened her spiritual eyes but also helped her gain the clarity she needed to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Inspired by this personal transformation, she’s now on a mission to help others create lives that are balanced, intentional, and full of meaning—both inside and out.

As a first-generation American with family from Panama, Genori’s drive comes from the sacrifices her family made to give her the opportunities she now has. She’s passionate about helping people build healthier lifestyles—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—because she believes that true wellness is the foundation for a thriving life.

With a background in chemistry, commercial real estate, and the creative arts, Genori blends creativity with practicality to design spaces that nurture well-being and inspire productivity. She’s here to help you reconnect with what truly matters, whether through the environment you work in or the way you approach life. For Genori, it’s all about creating spaces and experiences that allow people to flourish—because when we’re healthy, we can truly thrive.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Genori traveling, seeking inspiration from new places and cultures. Her goal is simple: to help others live with intention and purpose, so they can create a life that feels as good as it looks.

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle an... Show more

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