Arts

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

Kremena Pehlivanova

Kremena Pehlivanova

Kremena is a UXR leader with diverse experience in consulting, enterprise, startup and scale up companies. In her current role as the Head of User Experience and Research at Chaos - the Oscar-winning visualization software provider - she is responsible for the product design strategy and operations of the UXR organisation. Kremena is passionate about empowering UX teams and elevating the understanding of UX as a strategic discipline, with focus on research adoption and setting up DesignOps practices.

Kremena is a UXR leader with diverse experience in consulting, enterprise, startup and scale up companies. In her current role as the Head of User Experience and Research at Chaos - the Oscar-winning visualization software provider - she is responsib... Show more

Todd Fisher

Todd Fisher

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft. Todd believes in a human centered approach to engineering, where the experience of those creating and evolving the product is just as important as those that use the product.

A native to California's bay area, Todd’s journey into programming started over two decades ago and he has been privileged to work with many technologies as well as some leadership roles over the years. With his experience as a Principal of Software Engineering Practices at Pluralsight, Todd supported both individual software engineers and the technical leadership team in helping to continually improve and work together in a way that enables everyone to do their best work.

Todd loves to play the guitar, and is always open to jamming out and often enjoys paired programming with strangers.

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft.... Show more

Jesse Sieff

Jesse Sieff

An entrepreneur, media coach and consultant, Jesse is uniquely known for combining a precise attention to detail with pure artistic creativity. Formerly a professional musician, published composer, educator, and tenured percussionist in "The Commandant's Own" U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Jesse has spent over a decade immersed in elite performance ensembles and working on multi-media productions across a variety of creative disciplines.

Upon the honorable completion of his enlistment with the Marine Corps in 2020, Jesse Sieff was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his profound impact on the unit’s outreach and recruiting mission in his secondary role as the NCOIC of the Public Affairs Office. Through creative media campaigns, video production and strategic communications, Jesse's work was attributed to increasing the unit’s following by 350% and total reach over 5.2 million impressions worldwide.

Today, his focus is helping leaders in workforce development make better investment in time, attention, and talent through strategic communications, training, and creative digital marketing. In January of 2021, Jesse embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship and founded Sieff Studios to continue sharing his talents and serving the public. Jesse lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife (an active duty Marine musician) and twin daughters while running multiple ventures, including a state of the art, home-based recording studio.

An entrepreneur, media coach and consultant, Jesse is uniquely known for combining a precise attention to detail with pure artistic creativity. Formerly a professional musician, published composer, educator, and tenured percussionist in "The Commanda... Show more

Richard Rauser

Richard Rauser

Creator of anglez.xyz, CosmicWorlds.xyz, DynaStripes.xyz and TraxxStemz.xyz generative NFT art projects. CTO at fan3. 25 years engineering and team leading experience.

Creator of anglez.xyz, CosmicWorlds.xyz, DynaStripes.xyz and TraxxStemz.xyz generative NFT art projects. CTO at fan3. 25 years engineering and team leading experience. Show more

Augusto Abraham

Augusto Abraham

Hola!

Soy Augusto Abraham, me dicen Pat. Soy Argentino, vivo en Buenos Aires y tengo 30 años. Estudié diseño gráfico y a partir de 2018 me volqué en UX/UI. Hoy trabajo como Product Designer en Rootstrap. Soy daltónico y trato de concientizar y ahondar mucho en el mundo de la accesibilidad desde mi lugar y con mi experiencia como Diseñador de productos y servicios.

Hola! Soy Augusto Abraham, me dicen Pat. Soy Argentino, vivo en Buenos Aires y tengo 30 años. Estudié diseño gráfico y a partir de 2018 me volqué en UX/UI. Hoy trabajo como Product Designer en Rootstrap. Soy daltónico y trato de concientizar y aho... Show more

Zalyia Grillet

Zalyia Grillet

In a realm where innovation intertwines with authenticity, Zalyia Grillet stands as a visionary crafting unforgettable experiences. Beyond her role as an experience (UX) strategist and adjunct professor, Zalyia embodies multifaceted roles as a community builder, captivating speaker, and passionate fashion aficionado.

As the founder of TechUnleashed, she blends innovation with authenticity to advocate for diversity in tech, drawing from over a decade of design-thinking leadership for Fortune 500 companies. Zalyia champions strategic mentorships and empowers others to conquer their fears with TechUnleashed's transformative Imposter Syndrome Toolkit, reshaping the tech landscape. Her journey epitomizes passion, continuous learning, and a steadfast commitment to forging a brighter future, weaving tech magic, fostering authenticity, and unleashing her genius both on and off the screen.

In a realm where innovation intertwines with authenticity, Zalyia Grillet stands as a visionary crafting unforgettable experiences. Beyond her role as an experience (UX) strategist and adjunct professor, Zalyia embodies multifaceted roles as a commun... Show more

Heather Pridemore

Heather Pridemore

Heather Pridemore, Founder and CEO of Pridemore Coaching and Principal Owner of artSPARK Creative Studio, seamlessly blends over a decade of corporate expertise in leadership and communication with a passion for artistic innovation. As a champion for first-generation professionals and a podcast host, she inspires authenticity and challenges conventional norms across the corporate and creative landscapes, advocating for a life and career aligned with personal values.

Heather Pridemore, Founder and CEO of Pridemore Coaching and Principal Owner of artSPARK Creative Studio, seamlessly blends over a decade of corporate expertise in leadership and communication with a passion for artistic innovation. As a champion for... Show more

Ana Molina Aznar

Ana Molina Aznar

I am a professional with more than 10 years of experience in the IT world, specialized in Business Intelligence, analytics and information representation. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in requirements analysis, relational and analytical database modeling, ETL process development as well as reporting and data visualization, using tools such as Power BI, Azure services or Microsoft SQL Server BI suite.
In addition to this, I have a master's degree in graphic design and illustration, which allows me to combine my technical skills with a creative perspective to generate attractive and effective visual solutions, using the Adobe suite and other tools.
Outside the professional field, I enjoy drawing, playing guitar, walking, cooking, watching series and movies. I am always looking to learn new things.
This mix of interests and skills allows me to approach projects with a broad and creative vision.

I am a professional with more than 10 years of experience in the IT world, specialized in Business Intelligence, analytics and information representation. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in requirements analysis, relational and analyt... Show more

Blake Lezenski

Blake Lezenski

Blake Lezenski is the Partner Program Director at Outlier Ventures and has led the execution of two FARFETCH Dream Assembly Base Camp program editions. Having successfully guided 39 startups across 5 cohorts, he is a KOL in luxury fashion open innovation. Deeply embedded in the global NFT fashion network, he established best practices in building deal flow and unique domain insights into what drives the adoption and makes a project successful long-term. Earlier in his career, Blake worked with InnoEnergy VC as an investment manager, where he built a pipeline of cleantech startups, launched Beyond Capital, a consultancy firm advising startup founders and helped grow Uber Eats in Central America and the Caribbean.

Blake Lezenski is the Partner Program Director at Outlier Ventures and has led the execution of two FARFETCH Dream Assembly Base Camp program editions. Having successfully guided 39 startups across 5 cohorts, he is a KOL in luxury fashion open innova... Show more

Mohammed Salha (Mr.Mo)

Mohammed Salha (Mr.Mo)

As a WEB3 Consultant at BVX (OTB Group), I pioneer blockchain solutions for global fashion brands. As a web3 agency founder, I help brands implement AI and blockchain innovations to innovate digital experiences. Previously, I held leadership/management roles at Vodafone, delivering exceptional results through strategic vision, empathy, and assertiveness.

As a WEB3 Consultant at BVX (OTB Group), I pioneer blockchain solutions for global fashion brands. As a web3 agency founder, I help brands implement AI and blockchain innovations to innovate digital experiences. Previously, I held leadership/manageme... Show more

Himanshu Bharadwaj

Himanshu Bharadwaj

Himanshu is a digital nerd with the mind of a Himalayan yogi. His experience spans Product design, branding, and marketing to make people laugh, cry, and reach for their wallets. It's hard to tell when Himanshu is talking about life and when he's talking about design. He decodes human behavior by blending cognitive and brain sciences and distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy to change how you think about thinking. This is probably why his designs resonate so powerfully deep within to create calm and joy.

Himanshu has created a unique process for designers to become creative, enhance their quality of life, and infuse joy in creations by connecting feelings with features. He uses it to inspire teams to create scalable, compassionate products for startups and large enterprises in the US.

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Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/himanb
Website https://www.joyful.design

Himanshu is a digital nerd with the mind of a Himalayan yogi. His experience spans Product design, branding, and marketing to make people laugh, cry, and reach for their wallets. It's hard to tell when Himanshu is talking about life and when he's tal... Show more

Chris Lawrence

Chris Lawrence

Chris is an experienced nonprofit professional who has spent the last 15 years as a dedicated educator, network builder, and advocate for non-profit organizations. Chris is currently the Head of Programs at the Interledger Foundation. He oversees all aspects of the programatic activity of the foundation.

Chris is an experienced nonprofit professional who has spent the last 15 years as a dedicated educator, network builder, and advocate for non-profit organizations. Chris is currently the Head of Programs at the Interledger Foundation. He oversees all... Show more

David Pineda

David Pineda

Ingeniero electricista Universidad de Chile, desarrollador de software, (c)Magister en ciencia de datos UChile, integrante del área de Geodesia en CSN. Activista por la cultura libre y los bienes comunes, tejedor de redes del común. Literario, profesor de tecnologías y herramientas libres, buen compa :) Me quedo varios días y así participar en cualquier actividad relacionadas que se genere a partir de las propuestas desarrolladas.

Ingeniero electricista Universidad de Chile, desarrollador de software, (c)Magister en ciencia de datos UChile, integrante del área de Geodesia en CSN. Activista por la cultura libre y los bienes comunes, tejedor de redes del común. Literario, profes... Show more

Paul Bevis

Paul Bevis

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to deliver innovative services and solutions across a wide spectrum of industries.

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to del... Show more

Matias Grunwaldt

Matias Grunwaldt

Pushing LambdaClass's new Game Studio. 10 years of experience in Tech startups. Passionate sailor

Pushing LambdaClass's new Game Studio. 10 years of experience in Tech startups. Passionate sailor Show more

Leslie Blakely

Leslie Blakely

Leslie has been a licensed Stylist for more than 30 years. She’s specializes in the health and care of kinky curly natural hair for the last 10 years; cultivating the health, growth and maintenance of our kinky curly coils.

Leslie has been a licensed Stylist for more than 30 years. She’s specializes in the health and care of kinky curly natural hair for the last 10 years; cultivating the health, growth and maintenance of our kinky curly coils. Show more

Ms. Tam Lawrence

Ms. Tam Lawrence

Publisher of Keynote Magazine https://www.keynotemagazine.com
Publisher of Exposure Magazine https://www.iloveexposure.com

The vivacious Tam Lawrence has owned and operated several businesses for over three decades, driven by her determination to never let her dreams be deferred by corporate America. Her relentless spirit opened doors that no one could close.

Lawrence's educational journey began at a technical college, where she earned a degree in Human Services. She then double-majored at Marquette University, earning a BA in Communication with a minor in Psychology. Pursuing further education, she attended Kent University and obtained a Master’s degree in Journalism.

While in college, Lawrence traveled the world as a professional stand-up comedian, appearing on BET Comic View and touring with Jamie Foxx and Sommore. After graduating, she opened a public relations agency in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the Democratic National Convention. In 2011, she expanded the agency to Atlanta, Georgia, and in 2013, she launched Exposure Magazine. In 2020, during the pandemic, she added Exposure Plus TV and Keynote Magazine to her media empire. Advocating on the frontline for urban media, Lawrence founded the Urban Media Union to ensure diversity and inclusion, providing fair opportunities for boutique urban-owned media platforms during adWeek.

Lawrence's commitment to social causes extends beyond media. She is a former State of Wisconsin Lobbyist who fought to advance the protection and care of aging individuals living in private community residential facilities that are not monitored or supervised.

As a mother of two incredible college graduates who walk in the grace of success that mirrors her compassion, Lawrence is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Over the years, she has owned a daycare center, a nightclub, several retail stores, and a senior care online safety program called Kare Facts.

In addition to her extensive professional achievements, Lawrence is also an accomplished author with two books available on Amazon.

Tam Lawrence’s dynamic career and dedication to advocacy and diversity make her a powerful speaker and a true inspiration.

Publisher of Keynote Magazine https://www.keynotemagazine.com Publisher of Exposure Magazine https://www.iloveexposure.com The vivacious Tam Lawrence has owned and operated several businesses for over three decades, driven by her determination t... Show more

Nathaly Setareh Kalantar Cuellar

Nathaly Setareh Kalantar Cuellar

Nathaly Kalantar holds a Summa Cum Laude degree in Communication from the University of Lima. She is currently working as Game Designer & Assistant Producer at Mr. iO Games, as well as in charge of the Communications area of the Associated Video Game Companies of Peru (CVA). She is the creator of Peru Party VR, the first video game of Peruvian dances in virtual reality, a project that was presented at the IGDA booth during the Game Developers Conference 2024. She was selected as ambassador of Women in Games, and Latin American representative for the program "Get In the Game - GDC 2024" of Women In Games International.

Nathaly Kalantar holds a Summa Cum Laude degree in Communication from the University of Lima. She is currently working as Game Designer & Assistant Producer at Mr. iO Games, as well as in charge of the Communications area of the Associated Video Game... Show more

Viktor Pakhuchyi

Viktor Pakhuchyi

I'm a Go software engineer and have 5+ years of experience. Have a master degree in psychology and worked in human resources area for almost 2 years. Last years tried to contribute to Go community in my city Kharkiv and Ukraine at all: helped with meetups organization, wrote some articles, leading the Go community inside Intellias. I'm trying always have a mantee to keep my knowledge and communication skills warm. I have an amazing wife and deadly love music. Originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine. After a year of war in Ukraine left it and currently travelling over Europe.

I'm a Go software engineer and have 5+ years of experience. Have a master degree in psychology and worked in human resources area for almost 2 years. Last years tried to contribute to Go community in my city Kharkiv and Ukraine at all: helped with me... Show more

Kadri Pirn

Kadri Pirn

A former Pipedriver, who was among the pioneering engineering managers involved in the move from scrum teams to Pipedrive Agile Framework, has played a significant role in shaping the principles of Tribes, Guilds, Missions, and Launchpad, as well as various roles and self-management. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes transparency and internal drive. She firmly believes that by providing people with valid context and trust, individuals can achieve their full potential and drive the company's success. Since then, she has expanded her expertise in implementing and consulting with diverse companies to facilitate changes in their agile team configurations.

As she puts it, "Engaged individuals are the foundation of stable and healthy companies!"

A former Pipedriver, who was among the pioneering engineering managers involved in the move from scrum teams to Pipedrive Agile Framework, has played a significant role in shaping the principles of Tribes, Guilds, Missions, and Launchpad, as well as ... Show more

Pascal Verhasselt

Pascal Verhasselt

Je suis facilitateur en intelligence collective (nope, je ne suis pas coach agile ou scrum master), coach et formateur. Je suis issu de l’univers du jeu autant que celui du conte et j’ai mis les pieds dans le monde du soutien au management un peu par hasard. J’aime par-dessus tout travailler avec des groupes hétéroclites et les aider à trouver en eux les ressources dont ils ont besoin pour parvenir à réaliser leurs objectifs. Souvent je leur prête mes outils. Parce que les outils, ça se partage.
Je travaille principalement avec des chefs de projets et des managers. Je trouve souvent ma place entre les lignes.
L’inclusion et le bien-être sont des valeurs importantes pour moi dans le travail.

Je suis facilitateur en intelligence collective (nope, je ne suis pas coach agile ou scrum master), coach et formateur. Je suis issu de l’univers du jeu autant que celui du conte et j’ai mis les pieds dans le monde du soutien au management un peu par... Show more

Svetlana Yakunina

Svetlana Yakunina

Web3 fashion

Web3 fashion Show more

Boris Hristov

Boris Hristov

An ex SQL Server MVP, database consultant, and trainer, Boris spoke at events in more than 25 countries. His passion for presenting made him leave the world of IT to start a presentation agency where they work on projects even some of the biggest media outlets talk about. He is also the brain behind the largest presentation skills event in the world - Present to Succeed. Boris is a course instructor for Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning and today spends his time training the tech teams of many of the top brands in the world on writing, designing, and delivering truly effective presentations.

An ex SQL Server MVP, database consultant, and trainer, Boris spoke at events in more than 25 countries. His passion for presenting made him leave the world of IT to start a presentation agency where they work on projects even some of the biggest med... Show more

Alan Lopez

Alan Lopez

Technical Account Manager y Docente con 15 años de experiencia en empresas de latinoamerica

Technical Account Manager y Docente con 15 años de experiencia en empresas de latinoamerica Show more

Charles-Louis de Maere

Charles-Louis de Maere

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying that the concepts are integrated. I use Live Online Learning Activities to ensure people get a chance to practice their understanding of the new concepts.

What better way is there to give meaning to what we say than to draw to make our thoughts explicit? When we add visual information to what we’re saying, suddenly our intention becomes much more precise, and we can begin to work on shared understanding. This is why I love bringing people in contact with the power of Visual Thinking, of getting back to our roots and using pen and paper to bring people closer together.

Stories are another option for bringing sensitive topics to the surface, which I recently started to explore through my self-development practice, as well as during numerous Around the world in (less than) 80 days workshops throughout the past years!

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying ... Show more

Oluwatobi Ogunjimi

Oluwatobi Ogunjimi

Oluwatobi sometimes called 'Lobar' is a Product design expert who currently Resides in Nigeria and works Globally. Through Design, Oluwatobi aims to create Digital Product Experiences that seamlessly marry aesthetics and functionality. Outside of design, he enjoys hosting discussions about the Clear Design Path, upskilling, or watching Indian Movies.

Oluwatobi sometimes called 'Lobar' is a Product design expert who currently Resides in Nigeria and works Globally. Through Design, Oluwatobi aims to create Digital Product Experiences that seamlessly marry aesthetics and functionality. Outside of de... Show more

Peter Laughter

Peter Laughter

Hello there! I'm Peter Laughter, and 12 years ago, an experience transformed my understanding of leadership and set me on a path to fulfill my purpose. I realized that the best solutions come from those closest to the problem, not from the top down. This led me to embrace distributed decision-making, empowering individuals to help organizations become more agile and resilient in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

My purpose is to reveal the profound bonds that connect all humanity, making them visible and tangible in our daily lives. To thrive amid exponential change, organizations must shift from command-and-control to a network system of distributed authority. The traditional command-and-control orthodoxy is as harmful for corporate leaders as it is for employees, stifling innovation and engagement. Through my speaking and consulting, I guide organizations in building dynamic methods for fostering this new approach.

With over 25 years in the recruiting and staffing industry, I've founded three successful firms, served elite consultancies and banks, and pioneered the first SaaS platform for managing enterprise labor programs. My work has earned prestigious awards, including the Inc 500.

I'm a TEDx speaker on Radical Empathy and a three-time Moth Story Slam winner, with a story featured on The Moth Podcast. These experiences reflect my passion for storytelling and my ability to connect deeply with audiences.

When I'm not transforming the business world, you'll find me exploring trails on my bicycle, lost in a book, or sharing stories. And yes, I love a good laugh – after all, it’s in my name! Most of all, I love riding the Cyclone with my daughter Eddy.

Hello there! I'm Peter Laughter, and 12 years ago, an experience transformed my understanding of leadership and set me on a path to fulfill my purpose. I realized that the best solutions come from those closest to the problem, not from the top down. ... Show more

Chaz Chumley

Chaz Chumley

Consultant, Instructor, Author, Web Developer, Trainer, and Drupalist. Chaz has been specializing in Open Source web and database development with an emphasis on Component-based design. Chaz's experience has allowed him to participate in such ventures as Lynda.com developing Drupal training videos, Authoring Drupal books for Packt publishing including Drupal 8 Theming with Twig, and Mastering Drupal 8. Best of all is being Lead Web Platform Engineer for the University of California Los Angeles.

Chaz's adventures also allowed him to be an Instructor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas teaching Drupal and various web technologies as well as contributing numerous articles and presentations at NYCCamp, BadCamp, and DrupalCon.  Chaz is a well-known proponent for Component-based theming with Twig and Pattern Lab and is a contributor to the United States Web Design System.

Prior to UCLA, Chaz has filled many roles including Director of Technology, Technical Manager, and Open Source engineer for the Smithsonian where he has helped build a great website such as the National Museum of African American History & Culture and the National Museum of Natural History.

When Chaz is not working on the next great website he is busy spinning his favorite tunes, as he has been a Disc Jockey for the past 30 years taking him from the airwaves to clubs in Japan to playing master of ceremonies for the American Cancer Foundation and other great causes.

His most cherished accomplishment is being married for 25+ years to his wife Rebecca and raising two great kids.  Where he has learned the most valuable lesson in life. "Listen, Love and Cherish".

Consultant, Instructor, Author, Web Developer, Trainer, and Drupalist. Chaz has been specializing in Open Source web and database development with an emphasis on Component-based design. Chaz's experience has allowed him to participate in such venture... Show more

Kelvin Miles

Kelvin Miles

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. Art was always my thing and just being a creative person. Music was always my passion from singing in youth church to choir at school. Other than that is was athletics and education. My father was and still lives in brooklyn and i tell him little things about nfts all the time. NFTS changed and are changing my life. Co-Founder of United Realities "URL to the IRL"

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. A... Show more

Nirit Segal

Nirit Segal

Nirit claims to be saved by Javascript from .Net hell. She’ve been writing code for over a decade. Her career began as a FullStack developer, yet she was always drawn to the FrontEnd adventures. She favor the flavor of Vanilla, and being focusing on FrontEnd infrastructures for the last 4 years.

Nirit claims to be saved by Javascript from .Net hell. She’ve been writing code for over a decade. Her career began as a FullStack developer, yet she was always drawn to the FrontEnd adventures. She favor the flavor of Vanilla, and being focusing on ... Show more

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