My name is Esther Davies and I’m a storytelling enthusiast with a basis in dramaturgy of classical theatre, later academically educated in film and creative writing for video games and other interactive forms. I'm a dramaturgy graduate who also attended screenplay workshops and a writing course at Nottingham University.
I'm a native English speaker born and raised in Croatia. I work as an English teacher for young children, teaching English through stories, books, and writing. My mostly theatrical background gave me a lot of insight into character development, making me pursue character-driven storylines. My love for fiction and books gave me a rich inner world which helps with my worldbuilding.
I've been writing plays for group participants for ZKM, the Zagreb Theatre of Youth, since I was 13 years of age. I inhale books, write short prose and fiction, and have been selected as a candidate for short story contests. I also study philosophy and immerse a lot of philosophical streams of thought into my work. .

I am currently working on a Transmedia project, which will have a theatre play as its main domain, and have a narrative extension in the form of a video game concept.

I discovered circus performance in 2016. Since I was not only indulged in writing but also performing and acting, the discovery of object manipulation was an additional portal for me to express my ideas through movement. I started working on traffic lights back in 2018., evolving onto the streets of the coast, and then on the underground scene of the "Dvorana za izvedbene umjetnosti" Medika and "Triko Cirkus Teatar".

I loved the idea of not being bound to a certain theatre, director or studio, but to just make a stage wherever I am and freely express something others find out of this world, but is closer than we think.

I continue to explore performance dramaturgy and am finding my voice in the silly realms of society.

My name is Esther Davies and I’m a storytelling enthusiast with a basis in dramaturgy of classical theatre, later academically educated in film and creative writing for video games and other interactive forms. I'm a dramaturgy graduate who also atten... Show more

I am a software engineers with years of experience in building web applications. I worked with multiple programming languages and I'm passionate about clean code and things that works.

I am a software engineers with years of experience in building web applications. I worked with multiple programming languages and I'm passionate about clean code and things that works. Show more

Designer with experience in both corporate and educational environments, specialized in UX/UI and web development. Passionate about collaboration, she actively participates in tech and STEAM communities, where she helps create spaces that bring together art, education, and technology. Her work is guided by a strong commitment to inclusion and collective learning.

Designer with experience in both corporate and educational environments, specialized in UX/UI and web development. Passionate about collaboration, she actively participates in tech and STEAM communities, where she helps create spaces that bring toget... Show more

Cathy is a dedicated SharePoint professional with over ten years of experience specializing in branding, information architecture, and the development of engaging collaboration spaces. She is currently a Microsoft MVP and M365 Architect at Cyclotron, where she helps customers learn and leverage M365, Copilot, and Viva technologies to enhance their digital workplaces. Ms. Dew is deeply committed to her community, having led the Women in SharePoint group and delivered numerous presentations at user groups, events, and conferences.

Cathy is a dedicated SharePoint professional with over ten years of experience specializing in branding, information architecture, and the development of engaging collaboration spaces. She is currently a Microsoft MVP and M365 Architect at Cyclotron,... Show more

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Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cuban immigrant, she overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and societal expectations to rise through the ranks of the marketing and sales world—proving that grit, vision, and heart can reshape any destiny.

Mrs. Maldonado speaks with authority and authenticity, drawing from real-life experiences of breaking through ceilings that others said were unbreakable. Her message is clear: you are not a product of your environment—you are the architect of your future. She challenges limiting narratives and empowers people to rewrite their own, reminding them that giving up is not an option when the dream is rooted in purpose.

With a blend of strategic insight, infectious optimism, and radical kindness, Liset delivers keynotes that move both people and performance. Whether addressing corporate teams, entrepreneurs, or leadership summits, she leaves her audiences energized, empowered, and ready to take bold action.

Topics Include:

Sales with Soul: Driving Results Without Losing Humanity

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

Marketing with Meaning: How Storytelling Builds Connection & Conversion

From Adversity to Authority: Turning Your Struggles into Strength

Available for: Keynotes • Panels • Workshops • Corporate Trainings

Speaker Bio: Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cu... Show more

Highly skilled Data Scientist & Full Stack Developer with extensive industry experience (3+ years) in analyzing complex datasets, developing innovative data models, and generating actionable insights. Proven track record of implementing effective data-driven strategies to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Highly skilled Data Scientist & Full Stack Developer with extensive industry experience (3+ years) in analyzing complex datasets, developing innovative data models, and generating actionable insights. Proven track record of implementing effective dat... Show more

I am an experienced design leader, with a special focus on narrative, visual and product design. Currently I am the Director of Design at myTomorrows, a healthtech platform that connects people with unmet medical needs to emerging therapies worldwide.

I am an experienced design leader, with a special focus on narrative, visual and product design. Currently I am the Director of Design at myTomorrows, a healthtech platform that connects people with unmet medical needs to emerging therapies worldwide... Show more

Hi, I'm a software developer from Salesforce. I work closely on both in-premises and cloud infrastructure platform, actively developing AI/ML solutions for cloud deployments and developer productivity. I'm passionate about identifying and building unified solutions that streamline and safeguard our workflows and solve real-world problems. Beyond work, I channel this creativity in choreographing different classical dances and practising Mandala art.

Hi, I'm a software developer from Salesforce. I work closely on both in-premises and cloud infrastructure platform, actively developing AI/ML solutions for cloud deployments and developer productivity. I'm passionate about identifying and building un... Show more

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to create events and bring people together for fun nights, games, friendship, and great times. He hosts Thursday VRChat Games alongside NoxTheSergal and Scottish Gamer every week (which are often attended with full instances), as well as in-person gatherings monthly. He passionately embraces VRChat and its rave and convention scene, especially with Furnal Equinox, CozyCon, Projekt Community, WaterWolf, and the Furality Online Xperience. You'll find him most often sharing photos on his art galleries to help promote his favorite events and organizations. Furrydelphia, Furnal Equinox, and Anthro New England's first ever VRChat Meet-and-Greets and Intro Panels were co-hosted by TJCoyote, Chief, Chevron, Lilithe Lotor, mBlade, and members of the Fluffy Fur Friends. Motivated by the TailBass and Furality VRChat portals, Chevron is now working to set up VRChat portals and meets at other in-person conventions.

He serves as a Photographer for the Furality Online Xperience, operator for the Operations Department for WaterWolf, Events Host for Projekt Community, and a tournament co-host for xCirrex Media events.

Chevron's love and passion for Furnal Equinox motivated him to cosplay as "Badgie" (Virtual Furnal Equinox 2021's unofficial mascot made of nothing but attendee badges) at the in-person convention in 2022. He reprized his role in-person in 2023 and 2024, and also attends other conventions as "Badgie" who is often referred to as "Attendee Man."

Chevron first attended Furnal Equinox in March 2021 over VRChat. The experience was so enjoyable that he dared to compared his experience at Furnal Equinox to Furality 2000 (November 2020). This motivated him to attend the in-person Furnal Equinox convention for the first time in March 2022. The trip was a first of many for Chevron: His first time in Canada, first time using Lyft, and first time public suiting and marching in a fursuit parade. Chevron has now added Furnal Equinox to his list of yearly attended conventions.

A lifelong player of EVE Online, Mechwarrior, Armed Assault III, Halo, Command & Conquer, and Dance Dance Revolution, Chevron holds a particular appreciation for older games of the late 1990s-early 2000s, such as the first Ghost Recon (2002) and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. His first video game was Mario on the original Game Boy when he was five years old. His admiration of cyberpunk and all things futuristic is on full display with his Illumi Cyberwear LED visor. His fursuit was made by Sarahcat. Outside of the fandom, he works in the IT industry as a cybersecurity administrator and is (jokingly) addicted to Mountain Dew.

Chevron's ultimate goal is to bring people together for fun and great times. He embraces the future with open arms and is eager to dive right into all the fun that can be had together with friends and the fandom.

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to... Show more

Peter C. Miller is the Lead Release Engineer at Skydance Animation, specializing in developing their new Launchpad pipeline.
He excels in dependency management, CI/CD optimization, and tools like Rez.
With prior roles at DreamWorks Animation and Maya-creator Alias|wavefront, he brings decades of 3d software expertise.
Peter is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Peter C. Miller is the Lead Release Engineer at Skydance Animation, specializing in developing their new Launchpad pipeline. He excels in dependency management, CI/CD optimization, and tools like Rez. With prior roles at DreamWorks Animation and Ma... Show more

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched GKE, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source ML Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

I design the part of your product people complain about.
You know the screen. The one no one wants to touch. That’s my happy place.

I work with scaling teams who’ve outgrown duct-tape design and want their UX/UI to finally make sense. As an embedded design partner, I bring the speed of a freelancer with the depth of a product team — minus the hand-holding.

I design the part of your product people complain about. You know the screen. The one no one wants to touch. That’s my happy place. I work with scaling teams who’ve outgrown duct-tape design and want their UX/UI to finally make sense. As an embed... Show more

Mai-Linh K. Hong is a poet and literary scholar whose work explores how refugees know, imagine, and re-create their worlds. Her debut poetry collection, CONTINENTAL DRIFT, won the 2025 Trio Award and will be published by Trio House Press in July 2026. Her current research,"Perilous Telling: Story in the Shadow of the Refugee Regime," theorizes refugee storytelling as knowledge-making under duress. Dr. Hong's articles and essays on Asian American literature, refugees, race, and human rights appear in Amerasia, Verge, MELUS, Law, Culture, and Humanities, and other journals and edited volumes. She is coeditor and coauthor of THE AUNTIE SEWING SQUAD GUIDE TO MASK MAKING, RADICAL CARE, AND RACIAL JUSTICE (U. of Calif. Press, 2021). Dr. Hong's research has been supported by fellowships from ACLS, AAUW, and the Institute of Citizens & Scholars, and her poetry has received support from Voices of Our Nation, Tin House, and the Vermont Studio Center. She is Assistant Professor of Literature at the University of California, Merced.

Mai-Linh K. Hong is a poet and literary scholar whose work explores how refugees know, imagine, and re-create their worlds. Her debut poetry collection, CONTINENTAL DRIFT, won the 2025 Trio Award and will be published by Trio House Press in July 2026... Show more

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degree in Broadcast Journalism at UCF. Dylan splits her time between Mount Dora and New Port Richey, but reside in Fruitland Park with her husband, Barrett and their three dogs and two cats. Dylan is currently on the Marketing Committee for VISITFLORIDA, Vice President of New Port Richey Main Street and deeply involved with Florida’s Sports Coast- Pasco’s Tourism Board, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations and nonprofits. Dylan was recently named one of the 50 Most Dynamic Women in the Tampa Bay Area by the Laker-Lutz News and won an award from the Secretary of State for a marketing video she produced for New Port Richey Main Street. She most recently was a speaker at the VISIT FLORIDA Conference on Tourism

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degre... Show more

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at the intersection of art and creative technology.

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at... Show more

Jade Malay is a creative professional known for versatility and vision.

Jade Malay is a creative professional known for versatility and vision. Show more

Apasionado desarrollador de software con experiencia como Tech lead y full-stack developer especializado en C# y TypeScript, abarcando frameworks de frontend como .NET MAUI, Angular, ASP.NET Core MVC y Laravel Liveware, además de un sólido enfoque en backend utilizando ASP.NET Core 8.0.

Lo me motiva al desarrollo de software es la planificación y creación de funcionalidades, así como el diseño de sistemas. Para mí, este proceso combina lógica e imaginación, dando rienda suelta a la ideas mas divertidas, claro siempre respetando las ordenes del cliente y el gerente.Mi formación técnica comenzó en Senati, donde desarrollé una base sólida en ingeniería de software. Actualmente, estoy próximo a culminar mis estudios en la Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, complementados por cursos de profesionalización específicos. Además, estoy avanzando en mis estudios de inglés para enriquecer mi perfil internacional.

Apasionado desarrollador de software con experiencia como Tech lead y full-stack developer especializado en C# y TypeScript, abarcando frameworks de frontend como .NET MAUI, Angular, ASP.NET Core MVC y Laravel Liveware, además de un sólido enfoque en... Show more

Hari Rajesh is a passionate software engineer from Chennai (South of India) who aspires to be the master of all trades by designing, building and programming the pedals he uses to play guitar, the faders and MiDi controllers he uses to compose Music, the e-paper watch he wears on his wrist, and the Mechanical Keyboards he uses to type these incredibly long sentences.

Hari Rajesh is a passionate software engineer from Chennai (South of India) who aspires to be the master of all trades by designing, building and programming the pedals he uses to play guitar, the faders and MiDi controllers he uses to compose Music,... Show more

Nina Ajnira Karisik is a software engineer, speaker, and founder of MadeApt, a fashion-tech startup reimagining how clothing is made and experienced. With a background in AI, development, and community-building, Nina’s work blends technical depth with a human touch. She’s known for creating interactive sessions where audiences co-create apps live, exploring the joys and messiness of coding with AI. Her talks and talks have been featured in Australia, India, Spain and beyond

Nina Ajnira Karisik is a software engineer, speaker, and founder of MadeApt, a fashion-tech startup reimagining how clothing is made and experienced. With a background in AI, development, and community-building, Nina’s work blends technical depth wit... Show more

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

I am passionate about DevSecOps, SRE, AI, and automation—streamlining deployments and making security smarter. I love building developer communities, sharing insights, and exploring the latest in AI-driven cloud-native security. I am also interested in empowering women in technology and promoting diversity and accessibility within the tech community.

I am passionate about DevSecOps, SRE, AI, and automation—streamlining deployments and making security smarter. I love building developer communities, sharing insights, and exploring the latest in AI-driven cloud-native security. I am also interested ... Show more

Marcus Lattimore is a world-renowned former South Carolina and NFL running back whose journey from meteoric athletic rise to transformative self-reinvention has inspired millions. After suffering two career-altering injuries, Marcus redirected his life toward purpose, healing, and human connection—emerging as an award-winning poet, mental health advocate, and dynamic keynote speaker.

Through powerful storytelling, introspective humor, and a deeply grounded presence, Marcus blends the grit of elite athletics with the artistic insight of a poet. His message resonates across industries because it is universal: you can rebuild yourself into something even greater than what you once were.

Marcus is a four-time poetry slam champion, Oregon’s Grand Slam Champion (2024), keynote poet for Literary Arts, and a featured performer at leading creative institutions nationwide. He is one of the rare voices who moves seamlessly between boardrooms, universities, locker rooms, creative festivals, and leadership summits.

Marcus Lattimore is a world-renowned former South Carolina and NFL running back whose journey from meteoric athletic rise to transformative self-reinvention has inspired millions. After suffering two career-altering injuries, Marcus redirected his li... Show more

Cole Corey, a Detroit-based entrepreneur and musician, fuses intellect and creativity across business and art. A former Michigan State athletic standout, he now leads sustainable cannabis ventures and trades digital assets. With performances at SXSW and academic accolades in philosophy, Cole thrives where discipline, curiosity, and innovation intersect.

Cole Corey, a Detroit-based entrepreneur and musician, fuses intellect and creativity across business and art. A former Michigan State athletic standout, he now leads sustainable cannabis ventures and trades digital assets. With performances at SXSW ... Show more

A fashion geek with strong interest in technology and I randomly blog at littleshelly.me.

A fashion geek with strong interest in technology and I randomly blog at littleshelly.me. Show more

Anais Amin is a Los Angeles-based professional excelling in journalism, marketing, and community activism. She earned a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University and has since used her expertise to advocate for social justice and drive meaningful change.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Anais attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for her undergraduate studies and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English. While at UCLA, she served as one of the fourteen elected council members, representing over 30,000 undergraduates. Her tenure in student government focused on advocating for social justice, improving access to higher education, and enhancing mental health services for veterans. She also led a team of 40 volunteers in these efforts and moderated a key political debate among candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives.

After UCLA, Anais pursued her Master of Science at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, graduating in 2020. Her academic focus was multimedia journalism, culminating in a significant master’s project—a 5,000-word article about a Syrian refugee family's resettlement in the U.S. This project was supplemented by a published article on her family’s escape from genocide and a video project focused on medication-assisted recovery.

During her time at Columbia, she also reported on the civil and criminal court proceedings in the Bronx, where she uncovered and wrote investigative stories on topics such as sexual abuse in Orthodox schools and the excessive use of force by private security personnel.

Anais began her career in radio production, first as an intern and then as a production assistant at Marketplace, a renowned public radio program by American Public Media, from June 2021 to December 2022. Her role involved researching, pitching, and editing content, writing scripts, and producing digital content.

Before joining Marketplace, she gained valuable experience at KPFK Radio 90.7 FM from 2017 to 2019, where she produced educational radio segments on various social, political, and scientific topics.

Anais is a fashion manufacturer's marketing and brand manager, overseeing multimillion-dollar accounts and spearheading innovative marketing campaigns. Her earlier experiences include being an executive assistant at a dental lab and a PR and marketing intern at The Borgen Project, where she promoted global poverty reduction initiatives.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Anais volunteers at animal shelters and a horse ranch for special needs children. She is also an accomplished oil painter and photographer, integrating her artistic pursuits with her advocacy work. She enjoys exploring the outdoors, visiting museums, and immersing herself in new cultures. She is fluent in Armenian and English and is enhancing her Spanish skills.

Anais Amin remains dedicated to using her diverse talents to foster understanding and improvement within her community and globally.

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Anais Amin is a Los Angeles-based professional excelling in journalism, marketing, and community activism. She earned a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University and has since used her expertise to advocate for social justice and drive meaningf... Show more

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

Lee Silber is the award-winning author who turns his best selling books into fun and interactive presentations that make people think, laugh, learn, and interact. For more about Lee go: www.leesilber.com

Lee Silber is the award-winning author who turns his best selling books into fun and interactive presentations that make people think, laugh, learn, and interact. For more about Lee go: www.leesilber.com Show more

Marine Corps Veteran, Storyteller, and Hackivist disrupting power-based violence through online access to education and community care with over eighteen years experience in the technical and operational program management of space and military intelligence federal contracts in the United States.

I made a promise to support and defend the United States Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I take that VERY seriously, and will fight for your right to hate me. I will not, however, tolerate acts of violence directed at individuals for simply taking up space, acts of coercion through threats of violence, or any attempt at using violence as a way to maintain power. I will speak out and take the defense for any victim of violence (in all of its forms) and all individuals impacted by the use of power-based violence.

I believe in the power of storytelling energy as a renewable resource capable of magic, the kindness of strangers, and ability to overcome hardship through communal care. I use the arts of satire, drag, and boudoir performance to make light of extremely controversial and traumatic but historical events that surround United States Post World War II Military History.

Marine Corps Veteran, Storyteller, and Hackivist disrupting power-based violence through online access to education and community care with over eighteen years experience in the technical and operational program management of space and military intel... Show more

Hi, I’m a blogger who loves writing and sharing meaningful stories with the world. The Fresh Words is a personal space on the internet where we share stories, insights, and ideas that inspire everyday life. From lifestyle and culture to trends, travel, entertainment, and creativity, we write with the aim of keeping content fresh, relatable, and meaningful. The goal is simple, to create a place where readers can learn something new, feel inspired, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted articles that spark curiosity.

Hi, I’m a blogger who loves writing and sharing meaningful stories with the world. The Fresh Words is a personal space on the internet where we share stories, insights, and ideas that inspire everyday life. From lifestyle and culture to trends, trave... Show more

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and decentralized tech education, Stacy has built and scaled transformative ventures, including the first fully immersive, technology-driven entertainment complex in the U.S. and pioneering blockchain platforms in education and entertainment. A leader in tokenizing ticketing, streaming educational content on-chain, and using NFTs as souvenirs for events, she has also driven initiatives to fund artists and release new music through blockchain-backed models, enabling creators to connect directly with audiences and unlock new revenue streams. Known for driving strategic growth, building influential partnerships, and leading high-profile, tech-driven projects, Stacy excels at creating transformative opportunities within the Web3 space across industries. Skilled in investor relations, brand positioning, and team development, she is dedicated to reshaping the future of tech, entertainment, and decentralized learning, empowering communities, and fostering innovation in high-growth sectors.

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and de... Show more