Arts

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

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

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

Maurice Andrew

Maurice Andrew

Maurice Andrew, with 7 years of experience in Web3 and crypto marketing; he excels in community leadership, project management, and marketing. His skills range from video/audio editing public speaking and relationship building, showcasing his multitasking efficiency and time management in the dynamic digital realm.

Maurice Andrew, with 7 years of experience in Web3 and crypto marketing; he excels in community leadership, project management, and marketing. His skills range from video/audio editing public speaking and relationship building, showcasing his multita... Show more

Michael Pirovano

Michael Pirovano

Michael Pirovano is a weapons-grade word nerd and passionately curious creative in blockchain and gaming. He currently serves as the Creative Marketing Director at Reach.sh and Freelances Narrative Designer at EarReality.

Michael Pirovano is a weapons-grade word nerd and passionately curious creative in blockchain and gaming. He currently serves as the Creative Marketing Director at Reach.sh and Freelances Narrative Designer at EarReality. Show more

Tim Conniff

Tim Conniff

Tim Conniff is a keynote speaker and clean comedian who can deliver a powerful message and/or laughs to any event. Tim's keynote talk "Your Comfort Zone is No Joke!" inspires audiences to get out of their comfort zone, embrace the inevitable failures that come along and cautioning all to stay away from the negative self-talk that is all too common today. Or if you prefer just clean stand-up comedy, Tim is just the person to add some fun and levity to your event!

Tim Conniff is a keynote speaker and clean comedian who can deliver a powerful message and/or laughs to any event. Tim's keynote talk "Your Comfort Zone is No Joke!" inspires audiences to get out of their comfort zone, embrace the inevitable failure... Show more

Pooja Sinha

Pooja Sinha

Pooja is a product designer with over 3+ years of experience in the industry. In addition to her work in product design, she is also passionate about building and growing communities. She currently runs a successful online community called After Offices Hours for product designers, developers providing resources, support, and networking opportunities for professionals in the field. She is also a co organiser of flutter Abu Dhabi & Dubai.

Pooja is a product designer with over 3+ years of experience in the industry. In addition to her work in product design, she is also passionate about building and growing communities. She currently runs a successful online community called After Offi... Show more

Sarah Doran

Sarah Doran

Growing up a military child, then serving in the U.S. Army as a service member and MilSpouse, Sarah Doran recognizes the value in advocating for authentic military voices in high quality literature.

Growing up a military child, then serving in the U.S. Army as a service member and MilSpouse, Sarah Doran recognizes the value in advocating for authentic military voices in high quality literature. 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

Jan Hohenheim

Jan Hohenheim

Jan Hohenheim worked in the software industry as a programmer, project lead and Scrum master. He wrote a book about Rust for Packt Publishing called "The Rust Standard Library Cookbook".
He is currently a member of the Institute of Neuroinformatics of the UZH and ETH Zurich.
He spends his free time developing games with the Bevy engine, for which he has contributed numerous open source tools. He also volunteers for the Rust gamedev working group.

Jan Hohenheim worked in the software industry as a programmer, project lead and Scrum master. He wrote a book about Rust for Packt Publishing called "The Rust Standard Library Cookbook". He is currently a member of the Institute of Neuroinformatics ... Show more

Ravindu Cooray

Ravindu Cooray

Ravindu Cooray is the Co-founder and Studio Head at RAM Studios, a game designer, and a lecturer. Driven by his passion for game design and development, he founded RAM Studios, gathering like-minded talents to build the brand. Graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and subsequently integrated RAM Studios under CodeGen International. Ravindu aims to transform RAM Studios into a leading game developer, contributing to the global video games industry and dedicated to inspiring the next generation to explore opportunities in the gaming industry.

Ravindu Cooray is the Co-founder and Studio Head at RAM Studios, a game designer, and a lecturer. Driven by his passion for game design and development, he founded RAM Studios, gathering like-minded talents to build the brand. Graduated with a BSc in... Show more

Eboni Washington

Eboni Washington

A Master Stylist/Colorist with over 20 years behind the chair, getting my start as a shampoo girl in 1996, a loc expert and natural hair killer.
I hold 2 license Hairstylist 20yrs and
Nail Technician 2yrs. Salon owner for over 10 years in Denver Colorado, future Nail and Cosmetology Trade school ower.

A Master Stylist/Colorist with over 20 years behind the chair, getting my start as a shampoo girl in 1996, a loc expert and natural hair killer. I hold 2 license Hairstylist 20yrs and Nail Technician 2yrs. Salon owner for over 10 years in Denve... Show more

Queen Esther Spivey

Queen Esther Spivey

What began in 2014 on YouTube as "QueenSheeMee" Discovering your inner Queen, Who is Shee, Within Mee, a video documentation journey of Queen Esther Spivey's self care & self love journey quickly grew as a community of black men & women learning how to care for their own natural beauty, lifestyle, and wellness as little information was shared during that time period on social media. From demos, reviews, unboxings, and daily vlogs grew the demand for Queen Esther to offer Natural Hair Services, in person, which lead her to return to college for Cosmetology, and eventually the birth of "Touched By Queen Esther" in 2018 as a full service salon in the NW FL (Panhandle) Area.

What began in 2014 on YouTube as "QueenSheeMee" Discovering your inner Queen, Who is Shee, Within Mee, a video documentation journey of Queen Esther Spivey's self care & self love journey quickly grew as a community of black men & women learning how ... Show more

Anna McDougall

Anna McDougall

Anna McDougall is an engineering director, TEDx speaker, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, and author of "You Belong in Tech". She grew up in Sydney, Australia, and started coding as a kid: making websites as early as 1995 with HTML in Notepad. After working in marketing and project management, she made her first career change, completing a Masters of Music and moving to Germany to pursue a career as an opera singer. At 32, she rediscovered her love for code and technology and made the switch to software engineering. She quickly discovered her mix of technical, stage, and social skills made her perfect for technical advocacy. She now works as Director, Product and Engineering (Projects and Organisation) for the tech subsidiary of Europe's largest media publisher, Axel Springer National Media & Tech, based in Berlin, Germany. Her work involves coding across multiple teams and projects, general engineering management, and strategic consulting to continuously push for progress in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. In addition, she loves to speak at events regularly and run workshops for engineers on how best to present their ideas and projects to the public.

Anna McDougall is an engineering director, TEDx speaker, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, and author of "You Belong in Tech". She grew up in Sydney, Australia, and started coding as a kid: making websites as early as 1995 with HTML in Notepad. Aft... Show more

Ankit Singh

Ankit Singh

I'm Ankit Singh, an engineer from India with an enthusiasm for technology and innovation. I jumped into fintech right after graduating, becoming one of the engineers at a promising startup.

Growing up in Bengaluru. I cultivated my technical skills and discovered my passion for technology.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I find immense joy in adventure sports, traveling around the world, making new friends, and spreading love and happiness.

In the Future, I want to run my own startup.

I'm Ankit Singh, an engineer from India with an enthusiasm for technology and innovation. I jumped into fintech right after graduating, becoming one of the engineers at a promising startup. Growing up in Bengaluru. I cultivated my technical skills... Show more

Julio Souffront

Julio Souffront

Hello, I'm Julio Souffront, a UX designer at Qik, where my focus is on crafting designs that deeply resonate with users. My background in industrial design has paved the way for a broader mission in my career: to make meaningful contributions through thoughtful design. For me, it’s about more than just looks or functionality; it’s about creating experiences that touch people on a deeper, more human level.

My vision is both humble and ambitious: to make a dent on the world, regardless of its scale. In every project, I strive to create experiences that not only function well but also enrich lives. This approach is underpinned by a philosophy where empathy and respect are as vital as aesthetic appeal and practicality.

But my aspirations go beyond just professional achievements. It's about building a community where ideas are exchanged freely and growth is a shared journey. Every interaction and every piece of feedback presents a new opportunity to learn and evolve. I am dedicated to this path of discovery and innovation, constantly exploring new ways to blend functionality with emotional resonance, and marrying design with experience.

If you’re drawn to the idea of continuous learning and empathetic design, or if you simply want to exchange thoughts over coffee, I’m always open to conversation and collaborative exploration. Let’s connect and see where this journey takes us!

Hello, I'm Julio Souffront, a UX designer at Qik, where my focus is on crafting designs that deeply resonate with users. My background in industrial design has paved the way for a broader mission in my career: to make meaningful contributions through... Show more

Mason Jones

Mason Jones

Mason Jones is the Director of Zapier's Internal Platform engineering department. His teams provide the foundations for Zapier's engineering organization, from cloud to observability, databases and runtimes to developer experience. Previously, Mason was Director of Infrastructure at Lattice, and Senior Staff Engineer at Credit Karma. He has spent more than 25 years as a leader at startups throughout Silicon Valley. He specializes in guiding technical organizations to reliable microservices, cloud architecture, and self-service tools to empower development teams. When Mason isn’t shipping code, he's active in playing and recording strange avant-garde music under a variety of guises.

Mason Jones is the Director of Zapier's Internal Platform engineering department. His teams provide the foundations for Zapier's engineering organization, from cloud to observability, databases and runtimes to developer experience. Previously, Mason ... Show more

Joshua Cassin

Joshua Cassin

Dynamic Leader and Creative Technologist revolutionizing product management through innovative solutions and team empowerment. Leveraging the magic of container platforms to transform user experience and solve global challenges

Dynamic Leader and Creative Technologist revolutionizing product management through innovative solutions and team empowerment. Leveraging the magic of container platforms to transform user experience and solve global challenges Show more

Giovanni Mattiazzo

Giovanni Mattiazzo

Sono un consulente specializzato in formazione, public speaking e cura dell'attenzione. Nella mia attività aiuto a mettere in relazione la voce e le parole per creare dialoghi coinvolgenti.

Sono un consulente specializzato in formazione, public speaking e cura dell'attenzione. Nella mia attività aiuto a mettere in relazione la voce e le parole per creare dialoghi coinvolgenti. Show more

Rosana (Ro) Johnson

Rosana (Ro) Johnson

Over 25 years of expertise in leading large-scale Agile transformations across diverse industries. With a background spanning Technology, financial services, hospitality, telecommunications, healthcare, and consumer goods, Ro has been deeply involved in Lean-Agile since 2006 and actively engaged in the Scaled Agile Framework since 2016.
Her proficiency extends to implementing Lean-Agile Centers of Excellence, collaborating with Organizational Change/Leadership, HR, and Finance to foster business agility. Ro is renowned for her exceptional relationship-building skills, excelling in breaking down organizational silos and ensuring alignment between business and IT. She is dedicated to realizing a unified vision for value delivery to customers.
Ro's professional journey began at IBM, where she applied Lean/Agile through Lean Six Sigma work, leading global restructuring, global platform implementations, and fostering collaboration between IT and business. Her commitment to continuous learning has been a driving force behind her success in leading Agile transformations. Ro has a proven track record of establishing cross-functional teams through organizational change, alignment, and collaborative efforts, all guided by a shared vision, mission, purpose, and goals.

Over 25 years of expertise in leading large-scale Agile transformations across diverse industries. With a background spanning Technology, financial services, hospitality, telecommunications, healthcare, and consumer goods, Ro has been deeply involved... Show more

Gwendall Esnault

Gwendall Esnault

Building the open metaverse

Building the open metaverse 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

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia, dance artist and scholar, is a Ph.D. candidate in Critical Dance Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Southeast Asian Studies from University of California, Riverside. She holds a BFA in Dance and Minor in Asian American Studies from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her dissertation examines Hmong dance as a site of HMoob identity formation in the U.S. diaspora. Working from a transnational feminist and decolonial praxis, she imagines and works to activate a cultural politic of HMoob belonging and self-determination that is critical of colonial and imperial value systems, especially those that subjugate difference.

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia, dance artist and scholar, is a Ph.D. candidate in Critical Dance Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Southeast Asian Studies from University of California, Riverside. She holds a BFA in Dance and Minor in Asian American Studi... Show more

Ritvi Mishra

Ritvi Mishra

I love making things, love talking about them more!

I love making things, love talking about them more! Show more

Niles Garden

Niles Garden

Niles Garden: CEO, Real Estate Consultant, and Visionary Entrepreneur

Based in Sarasota County, Florida, Niles Garden is a distinguished leader and innovative entrepreneur who heads Downtown Living Inc. and the national STELLAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. With a storied career in real estate and entertainment, he has earned multiple accolades as a property management expert and real estate advisor.

As the force behind Downtown Living Inc., he has reshaped urban living in Sarasota through exceptional real estate solutions. His broader entrepreneurial journey includes founding and steering numerous companies across various sectors.

Niles owns STELLAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC., where he oversees a portfolio of family-oriented brands, including the historic Garden Bros Circus and the thrilling Monster Trucks. Garden Bros Circus, a part of his family's legacy, has been a primary circus name for over a century and is recognized as the most prominent circus globally. Under his leadership, Monster Truckz has ascended to become the world's second-largest monster truck show, offering audiences spectacular shows filled with extreme motorsports adventures.

A dedicated philanthropist, he supports nonprofit organizations and worthy causes throughout Sarasota County, Florida, and nationwide. His philanthropic activities are a testament to his commitment to giving back to the community.

In his personal life, Niles enjoys aviation, sailing, and quality time with his family, cherishing the moments away from his professional commitments.

Current Ventures:

STELLAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. is a premier name in family entertainment. It hosts Garden Bros Circus and Monster Truckz, which promise unforgettable experiences through their Extreme, Mayhem, and Chaos tours.

Downtown Living Inc.: Spearheads innovative residential and commercial real estate solutions in Sarasota, enhancing urban lifestyles and enriching the community.

Niles Garden continues to inspire with his entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to excellence, and unwavering support of community endeavors.

Niles Garden: CEO, Real Estate Consultant, and Visionary Entrepreneur Based in Sarasota County, Florida, Niles Garden is a distinguished leader and innovative entrepreneur who heads Downtown Living Inc. and the national STELLAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP... Show more

Elahn Danee

Elahn Danee

At the intersection of fashion and tech. Enjoying each project I create and/or contribute to. 🙂

At the intersection of fashion and tech. Enjoying each project I create and/or contribute to. 🙂 Show more

Thomas Buvignier

Thomas Buvignier

Product Owner UX et passionné de graphisme, je travaille au sein de l’agence Bewizyu sur les interfaces de nos clients. Contributeur du blog, je suis toujours à l’affût des dernières tendances graphiques et UX afin de pouvoir les travailler et créer une expérience utilisateur optimale.
Ex-entrepreneur et ayant eu plusieurs vies ma curiosité se trouve résumée dans une citation de J.K Chesterton : « Il n’y a pas de sujet peu intéressant, il n’y a que des personnes peu intéressées »

Product Owner UX et passionné de graphisme, je travaille au sein de l’agence Bewizyu sur les interfaces de nos clients. Contributeur du blog, je suis toujours à l’affût des dernières tendances graphiques et UX afin de pouvoir les travailler et créer ... Show more

Joshua Alphonse

Joshua Alphonse

Joshua is an award-winning Developer Advocate, speaker, and engineer from New York. As a Developer Advocate for ByteDance Open Source Program Office (OSPO), Joshua has spent his time empowering developers to create innovative solutions using cutting-edge open-source technologies. Previously, Joshua worked at Wix, leading Product and R&D engagements for their Developer Relations Team. He successfully created content, tutorials, and curated events for the web development community.
Joshua has made many notable contributions to open-source technologies such as ByConity, and RSPack. In addition to being a Developer Advocate, Joshua is also a musician and a mentor for aspiring developers.

Joshua is an award-winning Developer Advocate, speaker, and engineer from New York. As a Developer Advocate for ByteDance Open Source Program Office (OSPO), Joshua has spent his time empowering developers to create innovative solutions using cutting-... Show more

Chris Adolphus

Chris Adolphus

A product designer who is particular about creating intentional designs that addresses humans needs and meets business goals, while preaching the gospel of design.

A product designer who is particular about creating intentional designs that addresses humans needs and meets business goals, while preaching the gospel of design. Show more

Akinkunmi Oyehan

Akinkunmi Oyehan

I am a visionary product design leader with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in B2B and SaaS products. With a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams, I have a deep understanding of the intricacies of product design and a keen eye for detail. My expertise lies in crafting intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that solve complex problems and drive business growth.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded the design of cutting-edge products, working closely with stakeholders to align design strategies with business objectives. I excel in translating user needs and market trends into compelling design solutions that resonate with customers and drive competitive advantage. With a strong background in interaction design, I have successfully delivered seamless and delightful user experiences that have resulted in increased user adoption and customer satisfaction.

As a natural collaborator and mentor, I thrive in fostering a culture of creativity and continuous learning within design teams. I have a proven ability to inspire and motivate designers to reach their full potential, resulting in high-performing teams that consistently deliver outstanding results.

My skill set includes expertise in B2B product design, SaaS product development, design leadership, user experience (UX) design, interaction design, and design thinking. I stay abreast of the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that I am at the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving field of product design.

I am a visionary product design leader with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in B2B and SaaS products. With a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams, I have a deep understanding of t... Show more

Wasiu Animashaun

Wasiu Animashaun

Wasiu Animashaun is a talented and innovative music nft community builder. Since 2017  Wasiu has curated a community of misfits who love the crypto space.

Wasiu Animashaun is a talented and innovative music nft community builder. Since 2017  Wasiu has curated a community of misfits who love the crypto space. Show more

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