Arts

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

Riccardo Perillo

Riccardo Perillo

Riccardo Perillo is an interdisciplinary curator, cultural strategist, and researcher at the intersection of contemporary art, technology, and social innovation. With a background in philosophy and a deep commitment to critical theory, he has led and co-created international exhibitions, digital art platforms, and cultural infrastructures that explore the future of art in the post-industrial age. Currently based in the Netherlands, Riccardo is a key figure behind Future Maastricht and Echoes of Industry, initiatives that rethink the role of culture in urban transformation, digital heritage, and collective memory.

Riccardo Perillo is an interdisciplinary curator, cultural strategist, and researcher at the intersection of contemporary art, technology, and social innovation. With a background in philosophy and a deep commitment to critical theory, he has led and... Show more

Ivan Mazi Markov

Ivan Mazi Markov

I published a book:
NFT School For Artists
An Artist’s Guide To Creating And Selling Non-Fungible Tokens, Building A Community, And Making A Living With Digital Royalties Even if You Have No Experience

The book helps artists understand and use NFT technology in their lives and work. I also do one-on-one consulting on this topic.
I love talking to artists and helping them to get into space.

Three things I believe in are:
- Telling your story
- Personal Branding
- Building a Community

This is the only true way you will ever be able to live off your art.

In 2023, I spoke at a conference - https://web3tales.io/ - NFT minting workshop.
In 2024, I spoke at the NFT NYC - https://bit.ly/4aQnu2K - on the topic of Ai, Art, and NFTs.

Looking forward to more opportunities to share my knowledge and vision :)

I published a book: NFT School For Artists An Artist’s Guide To Creating And Selling Non-Fungible Tokens, Building A Community, And Making A Living With Digital Royalties Even if You Have No Experience The book helps artists understand and use N... Show more

Karo Duro

Karo Duro

Karo Duro is a Creative Technologist who fuses art, extended reality, and experience design to craft emotive bodies of work that ignite insights and inspire change. She was born in Nigeria, raised in Ireland, and is currently based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She studied Computer Science with a focus on Human Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence at Georgia State University then later studied Extended Reality at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Her portfolio spans immersive exhibitions, technology-driven art installations, cutting edge digital experiences, and virtual worlds that blend storytelling with human-centered design. Karo’s work has been recognized in notable spheres locally and globally including Google Arts and Culture, Carnegie Hall, Essence Fest, Fulton County Public Arts, Atlanta Downtown (ADID), The Black Scholar Journal, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and the Desiderio Gallery in Vienna.
Currently, she leads multiple research initiatives in emerging technologies and AI-powered tools, focusing on the ethical concerns and societal conflicts that arise in the rapid advancement of these technologies, aiming to raise awareness and carry the torch of advocacy in these areas.

Karo Duro is a Creative Technologist who fuses art, extended reality, and experience design to craft emotive bodies of work that ignite insights and inspire change. She was born in Nigeria, raised in Ireland, and is currently based out of Atlanta, Ge... Show more

Fanny Lakoubay

Fanny Lakoubay

Fanny Lakoubay is a French-born digital art advisor, curator and collector with over 15 years of experience. She has spent most of her career in New York City at companies like Artnet and Christie’s Auction House. Since 2018, through her company LAL ART, she has been guiding museums, collectors, artists, and start-ups into the realm of Web3. She currently co-leads the educational program, WAC LAB, which helps museums and cultural institutions delve into digital art and Web3. She's is an integral part of the 100Collectors initiative, which provides VIP programs and services to collectors via private groups. She actively serves as a board member and advisor for prominent Web3 projects, including The RareDAO Council, Wild.xyz, BOTTO, and the NFT Factory and regularly contributes op-eds on art and technology to publications, such as Le Quotidien de l’Art, Artnet, Right Click Save and NFT Evening. Learn more at lalart.io and view her collection at lalart.art.

Fanny Lakoubay is a French-born digital art advisor, curator and collector with over 15 years of experience. She has spent most of her career in New York City at companies like Artnet and Christie’s Auction House. Since 2018, through her company LAL ... Show more

Jay Demetillo

Jay Demetillo

With 10+ years of experience working in New York City, San Francisco, China, Singapore, and now Australia, Jay Demetillo has built an impressive resume of experience and creating impact. ‍

Jay has designed for Twitter, Pinterest, Yahoo, and Grab. Jay was an adjunct professor at California College of the Arts in San Francisco and has spoken/lectured in China for ACG. He’s worked on notable projects like the Bay Lights, Gaspar Brasserie, San Francisco’s Park System SFPark, GrabFood, Grab's Facial Recognition for Drivers, and Grab AudioProtect.

Jay is passionate about building products and designs that are inclusive, having empathy for your users, and dismantling your biases. Currently, he's at Canva and has launched Canva Sheets.

With 10+ years of experience working in New York City, San Francisco, China, Singapore, and now Australia, Jay Demetillo has built an impressive resume of experience and creating impact. ‍ Jay has designed for Twitter, Pinterest, Yahoo, and Grab. ... Show more

Christiano Covino

Christiano Covino

Christiano Covino is a visionary musician and filmmaker taking the music & NFT world by storm. With his over 15 years of experience in funding and creating content in new and exciting ways, combined with his quest to technologically innovate, he is redefining what it means to create art in the 21st century.

Christiano has mastered the art of combining technology and viral strategy with traditional entertainment techniques to create an experience that is truly unique. His work is a glimpse into the future of artistic expression and community engagement.

As an entertainer, Christiano galvanizes his fanbase, his ability to connect with audiences on a deep and emotional level is unparalleled, and his dedication to his craft is unmatched. His influence on the industry is sure to be felt for generations to come.

Find all Christiano’s NFTs & projects at:
https://linktr.ee/HeyChristiano

Find him on all social networks: @HeyChristiano

Christiano Covino is a visionary musician and filmmaker taking the music & NFT world by storm. With his over 15 years of experience in funding and creating content in new and exciting ways, combined with his quest to technologically innovate, he is r... Show more

PJ Way

PJ Way

AI Film 3 Founder. Bridging film, art, & tech. USMC Veteran. 25+ years in tech. Passion for innovation in film, art, music, fashion, entertainment, & Web3. Works showcased globally (Paris, Belgium, Sweden, China, NYC, LA). A creator, artist, & industry pioneer.

AI Film 3 Founder. Bridging film, art, & tech. USMC Veteran. 25+ years in tech. Passion for innovation in film, art, music, fashion, entertainment, & Web3. Works showcased globally (Paris, Belgium, Sweden, China, NYC, LA). A creator, artist, & indust... Show more

Sheena Lakhani

Sheena Lakhani

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degrees including a Bachelor’s in Financial Economics & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Business from the University of North Carolina. She is the president CEO of a Canadian corporation focused in Investor Relations & Public Relations for publicly traded mining companies.

This multi talented woman does not stop at this. Her Bollywood Chihuahuas Pawparazzi is far-famed, with her two pint-sized pooches – Tara & Hafez – dazzling in Bollywood-Town (B-Town). The names resonate with Sheena’s core beliefs – Green Tara Buddhist mantra, and Hafez, named after her second cherished Sufi poet.

Sheena is set to produce a luxury travel show, featuring the beloved Bollywood Chihuahuas, combining entertainment with cultural exploration.

List of diplomas and qualifications viewable at www.sheenalakhani.com

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degree... Show more

Shreya Bhan

Shreya Bhan

I am a multifaceted artist and designer with a background in fashion and a passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. I have worked in the fashion industry for 11 years, honing my skills and gaining a unique perspective on aesthetics and design. I started my own fashion brand called Brushbound in 2019. Last year, I turned my attention to the world of NFTs and have quickly made a name for myself in this exciting and rapidly evolving field. I have been invited to speak at numerous events, sharing my journey and ideas with audiences around the world. I recently spoke at the NFT.NYC and my work was showcased at the Time Square, last year I spoke at NFT.London as well on Luxury NFTs. My work has also been featured at the She.NFT event in Amsterdam, the Web3London event as part of 10 selected artists, and I contribute to the Des femmes magazine on using Twitter as a tool to grow an audience, among others. I have gained a devoted following of fans and collectors for both my art and fashion line. I am constantly exploring new ways to use technology and the digital realm to create truly innovative and captivating art. Currently, I am working towards a digital fashion collection for the metaverse, along with more 1/1 and generative art projects.

I am a multifaceted artist and designer with a background in fashion and a passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. I have worked in the fashion industry for 11 years, honing my skills and gaining a unique perspective on aesthetic... Show more

Marisa Burn

Marisa Burn

Marisa Burn is a entrepreneur, and creative professional based in Zürich, Switzerland. She is the Co-Lead of E-Learning at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), where she develops innovative digital learning strategies and leads the CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) in Digital Learning and Teaching Cultures. In this role, she explores the future of education, shaping teaching methods to meet the needs of a new generation of learners.

As the Co-Founder and Head of Innovation & Process at House of Change Burn Pichler, Marisa helps organizations navigate digital transformation and creative processes. She is also the Co-Founder of the holistic design agency Burninglights, where she specializes in creating holistic experiences, fostering collaboration, and designing authentic branding and mindful lifestyle solutions.

Marisa holds a degree in Postindustrial Design with a focus on Process Design and Interaction Leading from HyperWerk FHNW. Her artistic pursuits span multiple disciplines, including music, performance art, painting, and sculpture. As an interdisciplinary artist and activist, she co-founded the Peace Club, an initiative that organizes events fostering genuine human connections and promoting a more intentional way of living.

With over 15 years of experience as an independent entrepreneur, Marisa brings a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and mindfulness to everything she does, driving forward-thinking approaches in both business and education.

Marisa Burn is a entrepreneur, and creative professional based in Zürich, Switzerland. She is the Co-Lead of E-Learning at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), where she develops innovative digital learning strategies and leads the CAS (Certificate ... Show more

Korey Sweet

Korey Sweet

A Game Tester, Virtual Event Coordinator, Educator, Web2 / Web3 Tech Support for Music & Entertainment.

A Game Tester, Virtual Event Coordinator, Educator, Web2 / Web3 Tech Support for Music & Entertainment. Show more

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His entrepreneurial ventures span geospatial computing, digital assets, and the semiconductor industries, blending analytical prowess with artistic vision.

As a creator, Brian works across both physical and digital mediums, often merging them in eccentric and thought-provoking ways. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is deeply committed to philanthropy, actively supporting organizations such as Covenant House, St. Jude, and the Ronald McDonald Foundation.

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His ... Show more

Bianca Welds

Bianca Welds

Bianca Welds is a dynamic technology professional and creative strategist, blending a passion for innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset. Currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer for an impact investment company, Bianca brings a unique fusion of expertise from both public and private sectors across technology, the arts and the world of business and finance. She is driven by empowering startups and entrepreneurs in the tech and creative industries to unlock potential and drive meaningful change.

With a strong background in community building and a deep commitment to impactful entrepreneurship, Bianca has inspired local and international audiences through presentations on business model innovation, foresight, and digital transformation. Her work at the intersection of technology and the arts emphasizes the role of creativity in driving sustainable solutions for the future. Bianca is known for her forward-looking approach, often challenging conventional thinking to foster environments where creativity and innovation thrive.

Bianca Welds is a dynamic technology professional and creative strategist, blending a passion for innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset. Currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer for an impact investment company, Bianca brings a unique f... Show more

Sach Chandaria

Sach Chandaria

My company has a technology that can measure human emotion in real-time based on heartbeat readings off a wearable and we connect that to any form of dynamic art to form a symbiotic relationship between artist and viewer in a way that brings both together into the creation and evolution of art.

My company has a technology that can measure human emotion in real-time based on heartbeat readings off a wearable and we connect that to any form of dynamic art to form a symbiotic relationship between artist and viewer in a way that brings both tog... Show more

Jaïs Elalouf

Jaïs Elalouf

Jaïs Elalouf
Passionate about alternative culture and ecology, he is running Lucydelic the first digital media dedicated to alternative pop culture and the awakening of the mind. An art magazine talking about psychedelia, society, lifestyle, music, consciousness with regular podcasts and an online boutique https://lucydelic.com/

For 25 years he’s been the head of the Ping pong music PR content agency for the Ninja Tune label and developing 800 artists, among them Bonobo, Santigold, Gotan Project, Salif Keita, Gonzales, Bicep… He has produced over 200 events from clubbing to festivals and conventions, public or private. https://pingpong.fr

Also known as DJ OOF he mixes art, music and video and played over 500 Cinemix audiovisual shows (Montreux, Burning Man, Cannes…), currently being VJ of France’ National Audiovisual Institute (INA). Oof has directed 70 movies that features his own shootings and found footage, creating a sweet retro atmosphere with electronic and groovy beats. https://oof.cx

He's developing a Psychedelic Art Center reuniting his art collection, one of the largest worldwide on the topic, in immersive physical spaces and on the Metaverse. Jaïs has curated 80 exhibitions so far at the request of museums and cultural institutions. https://psychedelick.com

Jaïs Elalouf Passionate about alternative culture and ecology, he is running Lucydelic the first digital media dedicated to alternative pop culture and the awakening of the mind. An art magazine talking about psychedelia, society, lifestyle, music, ... Show more

Svea Vikander

Svea Vikander

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, and is part of the Media, War, and Conflict (MEKK) research group at OsloMet. Her work also explores how Artificial Intelligence is shaping media, particularly in investigative journalism.

She is unintelligible (yet deeply emotional) in seven languages, and—depending on the day—can be found researching media ethics, producing Indigenous films, or struggling valiantly to make language say the unsayable/write an email. Her work has appeared in The Rumpus, This Magazine, The Toronto Star, and the CBC, and has been reported on in The San Francisco Chronicle and The New York Times.

Svea comes from a creative lineage that includes an Oscar-winning actress, a human rights journalist, and a 17th-century woman beheaded for witchcraft. She lives in Oslo.

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, an... Show more

Fahmi Khan

Fahmi Khan

Fahmi Khan is a published and award-winning Mixed Media (Traditional & NFT) Visual Artist and Art Educator. She is a woman of color, who studied printmaking. Her art is published in Strokes of Genius (3 & 5) and Splash (14). Fahmi Khan has done several national and international exhibits. Her art work has been displayed at the NFT.NYC 2023 & 2024. Fahmi uses her art to communicate about the social norms & diversity issues metaphorically - often focusing on women in developing countries. She is a leader, community builder, speaker and mentor who is actively involved in advocating for NFTs and artists. Fahmi constantly explores ways to introduce NFTs in the traditional Arts Community. She has also been a speaker at NFT.NYC 2023 & 2024.
Currently she resides in Texas and leads the Visual Arts program of the 7th largest public school district in Texas.

Fahmi Khan is a published and award-winning Mixed Media (Traditional & NFT) Visual Artist and Art Educator. She is a woman of color, who studied printmaking. Her art is published in Strokes of Genius (3 & 5) and Splash (14). Fahmi Khan has done sever... Show more

Molly Richardson

Molly Richardson

Kate and Molly bring a wide range of sessions to brighten your next event.

Combining Intergenerational wisdom and business expertise, Ze Fairies speak on a vast array of subjects.

We can help you create environments to question ageism in NFTs or initiate focus on mental health and wellbeing in the metaverse, with our life experience and philosophical nature allows us to question things differently.

We interpret disruptive innovation and explain it to the layman.

With a unique jigsaw of personality and relatability, there is Kate, with her background in Old-Fi (traditional finance) and Molly with a background in creative arts, they are choosing the blockchain as their next venture.

Working together in a male-dominated industry, transitioning from construction to Web3 with years of business experience, the Fairies will leave you entertained and educated.

Whether you call them Kate and Molly, Mother and Daughter or Fairies, they bring their signature high-energy every time and will leave the audience feeling empowered or even magical.

Kate and Molly bring a wide range of sessions to brighten your next event. Combining Intergenerational wisdom and business expertise, Ze Fairies speak on a vast array of subjects. We can help you create environments to question ageism in NFTs o... Show more

Agnes Garbowska

Agnes Garbowska

Award winning, & NY Times Best Selling Series artist for DC Superhero Girls! Also Teen Titans Go!, My Little Pony, Care Bears, and more. NFT Artist and creator.

Award winning, & NY Times Best Selling Series artist for DC Superhero Girls! Also Teen Titans Go!, My Little Pony, Care Bears, and more. NFT Artist and creator. Show more

Ishita Banerjee

Ishita Banerjee

Working from her studio in Montreal, Canada, Ishita is a modern Cubist artists and founder, Soul Curry Art.
Her art is an assimilation of her life experiences. Merging imagination & memory to create vivid abstracts, people, faces & non-traditional portraiture, rendered in strong color, motifs & details.
She is deeply inspired by the Cubist style of art, unconstrained & breaking free of traditional rules of perspectives.
Ishita has found incredible success as an artist in the NFT space. Her bold & colorful creations are in the wallets of some of the biggest collectors in this space, with more than 300 unique collectors of her work.
Her work is part of Pranksy’s repertoire and is part of NFT boxes collection in 2022.
She is an avid spokesperson for diversity, representation & women in web3

Working from her studio in Montreal, Canada, Ishita is a modern Cubist artists and founder, Soul Curry Art. Her art is an assimilation of her life experiences. Merging imagination & memory to create vivid abstracts, people, faces & non-traditional p... Show more

RainbowMosho.nft | The Rogue Kingdom | 💙💛

RainbowMosho.nft | The Rogue Kingdom | 💙💛

I am an artist. I have Autism and my brain sees things differently. I am racially diverse. My colorful art expresses my emotions and discoveries.

Rainbow Mosho is half Greek, half Puerto Rican. She was developing like any other child. But at 30 months, she had a massive regression, and autism became a part of her life. She loves Oreos, dinosaurs, whales, family and movies.

Her digital art can be found as NFT's on BuildTree, Tezos
Top 25 Girls of Web3
Speaker - UNGA79, NFTNYC 2023/2024
Speaker - Give4Kidz Expo 2022/2024
Exhibits - Frist Art Museum, Riverside Art Museum, Autism Museum
Donations to Ukraine Fund, Monroe Harding, MAWI
Sponsor - Carrots is Consistency Zine

Rainbow is a self-published author with 5 books on Amazon -
What I Gained and Lost During COVID19
Rainbow Rabbit Meets Oracle the Alphabet Creature
Balloons
Adventures at the Zoo
Rogue Girls Rule
The Rogue Kingdom (March 2025)

I am an artist. I have Autism and my brain sees things differently. I am racially diverse. My colorful art expresses my emotions and discoveries. Rainbow Mosho is half Greek, half Puerto Rican. She was developing like any other child. But at 30 mo... Show more

Jenifer Pepen Aquino

Jenifer Pepen Aquino

Jenifer Pepen Aquino, known as SirenAi, is a first-generation American of Dominican descent and an AI artist. As the owner of a digital art gallery, President and Co-Founder of One Love Art DAO, Jenifer is deeply involved in both creating and curating digital art. Her work explores themes like spirituality, mythology, history, relationships, and her Latina heritage, influenced by her multicultural background. After starting as an avid NFT collector, she has grown into a recognized artist in the space. Through AI, SirenAi tells stories that resonate with universal human experiences. As a public speaker and writer, Jenifer is committed to empowering other artists and fostering the growth of the digital art community.

Jenifer Pepen Aquino, known as SirenAi, is a first-generation American of Dominican descent and an AI artist. As the owner of a digital art gallery, President and Co-Founder of One Love Art DAO, Jenifer is deeply involved in both creating and curatin... Show more

Victor de Paiva

Victor de Paiva

Game designer, narrative designer, and producer, founder of Garoa Studios – a five-person indie studio and two-time finalist for Best Brazilian Game at the gamescom latam BIG Festival.

Game designer, narrative designer, and producer, founder of Garoa Studios – a five-person indie studio and two-time finalist for Best Brazilian Game at the gamescom latam BIG Festival. Show more

La-Toya Scott

La-Toya Scott

Dr. La-Toya Scott is a scholar and cultural critic whose work examines African American literature, digital culture, and the political stakes of storytelling. She serves as Assistant Professor of African American Literature and Culture and is the founder of In-House Scholar, a community and digital education initiative that bridges literary craft, cultural theory, and public discourse. Through workshops, talks, writing instruction, and humanities programming, she makes research-driven literary education accessible to broader audiences beyond the university. Her debut book, In Hush to Harbor: Black Sanctuary from Slavery to Trump’s America, will be released by Rutgers University Press in 2026. Dr. Scott’s work centers public humanities, narrative craft, and the creative futures of Black thought.

Dr. La-Toya Scott is a scholar and cultural critic whose work examines African American literature, digital culture, and the political stakes of storytelling. She serves as Assistant Professor of African American Literature and Culture and is the fou... Show more

Divya Tak

Divya Tak

Divya Tak is an award winning multidisciplinary creative whose work spans across forms and subjects to explore a sense of wonder, curiosity and belonging. She has published work in multiple mediums, products, games, illustrations, comics, ads, and more. Her own journey has also inspired her to facilitate workshops on technology, creativity and storytelling and the intersection of them all.

Divya Tak is an award winning multidisciplinary creative whose work spans across forms and subjects to explore a sense of wonder, curiosity and belonging. She has published work in multiple mediums, products, games, illustrations, comics, ads, and mo... Show more

Clio Rom

Clio Rom

Clio Rom is a second-year doctoral student in art history at Penn State, with a Masters Italian Renaissance Art History from Syracuse University, with a GIS certificate and BA in Art History from the University of Arkansas. Her primary research interests lie in depicting and engaging with the natural world in sixteenth and seventeenth-century Italy in objects and spaces such as paintings, botanical texts, gardens, and textiles.
Clio is starting her dissertation research which examines how nature, power, and cultural identity intersected in early modern Italy through a study of the Barberini family and their use of nature as a form of expression and control. Her work will focus on the Barberini garden on the Quirinal Hill during their occupancy throughout the seventeenth century. She hopes to reconstruct the garden's design, evolution, and functions as both a physical space and a cultural artifact that participated in a larger pan-European system of meaning-making through naturalia.

Clio Rom is a second-year doctoral student in art history at Penn State, with a Masters Italian Renaissance Art History from Syracuse University, with a GIS certificate and BA in Art History from the University of Arkansas. Her primary research inter... Show more

Nidhi Chanani

Nidhi Chanani

Nidhi Chanani is an award-winning author and illustrator of over a dozen books. She was born in Kolkata, India and raised in California. She holds a degree in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2012 she was honored by the Obama Administration as a Champion of Change. Her graphic novels include Pashmina, Jukebox, Super Boba Café and the Shark Princess series. She also has a number of picture books including I will be fierce, Strong, Binny’s Diwali, What Will My Story Be and Quiet Karima. When she’s not making books Nidhi loves to travel and has visited 20 countries. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. nidhichanani.com

Nidhi Chanani is an award-winning author and illustrator of over a dozen books. She was born in Kolkata, India and raised in California. She holds a degree in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2012 she was honored by the Ob... Show more

Dillion Phiri

Dillion Phiri

Dillion S. Phiri is a Zimbabwean-Malawian entrepreneur, filmmaker, and social sculptor based in Johannesburg with 14+ years building creative ecosystems across Africa. As founder of Creative Nestlings, he has cultivated a 100,000+ member pan-African network, directly and indirectly investing $5.4M+ in African creatives.

His work spans co-founding J&B Hive (incubating brands like Bathu and Tshepo The Jeanmaker), serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at I’M IN (facilitating R45M in funding), directing award-winning documentaries (“Seeds of Change,” “Zero to A Hundred”), winning Format’s 2018 photography contest, and documenting 200+ creatives in his “What It Takes” series. Named one of MIPAD’s 100 Most Influential People of African Descent, he launched CRCO in December 2025 a next-generation community management platform for Africa’s creative industries.

Currently, he also serves as Responsible AI Fellow at the Stimson Center and Community Lead at BetterShared, continuing to bridge creativity, technology, and strategic foresight to empower African innovation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Dillion S. Phiri is a Zimbabwean-Malawian entrepreneur, filmmaker, and social sculptor based in Johannesburg with 14+ years building creative ecosystems across Africa. As founder of Creative Nestlings, he has cultivated a 100,000+ member pan-African ... Show more

Robin Allison Davis

Robin Allison Davis

Robin Allison Davis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer, and producer based in Paris and born and raised in the Washington, DC, area. After a ten-year television career in New York City and desiring to see more of the world, she moved to Paris in 2016 to pursue the dream of a more international lifestyle—and got more than she bargained for. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Surviving Paris is her first book.

Robin Allison Davis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer, and producer based in Paris and born and raised in the Washington, DC, area. After a ten-year television career in New York City and desiring to see more of the world, she moved to Pari... Show more

Gus Vieweg

Gus Vieweg

Gus Vieweg is a writer, educator, and emcee with over a decade of facilitation experience. He facilitates workshops for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and students who want to improve their communication, adaptability, and listening skills in a fun and engaging way.

Gus's refreshing approach leverages techniques of professional performers to bring about personal and professional change. Through these techniques, performing becomes not only a tool for comedy or drama, but a tool for communication transformation and connection.

Gus Vieweg is a writer, educator, and emcee with over a decade of facilitation experience. He facilitates workshops for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and students who want to improve their communication, adaptability, and listening skills in a fun... Show more

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