Full of Creativity, Passion, Confidence and Proud with what I offer in the Creative Industry. strong communicator who thinks creatively, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines. I thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills.

Full of Creativity, Passion, Confidence and Proud with what I offer in the Creative Industry. strong communicator who thinks creatively, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines. I thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong problem-so... Show more

As the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu combines her creativity and talent to reform the design industry. Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot on Globest’s Women of Influence in 2020 & 2022.
The Designers Group’s diverse project portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, and Inc. Magazine ranked The Designers Group no.15 among the top fastest-growing private companies in the New York Metro Area in 2021. As a key industry leader, The Designers Group is at the forefront of cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end interior spaces for commercial, residential, and healthcare portfolios.
Blima has launched a number of programs to support the brand’s impact-driven ethos, including, TDG Gives Back, a pro-bono offering that provides design services to nonprofits and charities, TDG Furniture Exchange, a furniture exchange charity program which matches those in need of furniture with donors who have furniture to give, currently this program operates in three countries and over eight cities, and most recently, TDG Insider, an internship initiative that immerses young, aspiring designers into the field through a thoughtfully-curated shadowing program.

As the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu combines her creativity and talent to reform the design industry. Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot ... Show more

Brett Scott is a journalist, campaigner, monetary anthropologist and former financial broker. He is the author of Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto and the War for our Wallets (Penguin: 2022), and The Heretic's Guide to Global Finance (Pluto Press: 2013). He publishes the Altered States of Monetary Consciousness newsletter and tweets as @suitpossum

Brett Scott is a journalist, campaigner, monetary anthropologist and former financial broker. He is the author of Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto and the War for our Wallets (Penguin: 2022), and The Heretic's Guide to Global Finance (Pluto Press: 201... Show more

Michael Carducci is an independent, hands-on software architect with a reputation for doing the impossible. His 25 years of industry experience includes over 15 years in architect roles including Chief Architect at startups and fortune 500 firms. Michael is also a sought-after speaker at conferences and events around the world.

In addition to his experience in the technology industry, Michael has earned equal recognition and renown as an award-winning professional magician and mentalist. This pursuit has earned him a unique perspective on problem-solving, human psychology, and communication.

When not on the road speaking, coding, or performing; Michael can be found exploring the mountains of Colorado on two wheels, jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, or deep underwater exploring shipwrecks and reefs.

Michael Carducci is an independent, hands-on software architect with a reputation for doing the impossible. His 25 years of industry experience includes over 15 years in architect roles including Chief Architect at startups and fortune 500 firms. Mic... Show more

I work as a director in the Value & Solution Engineering group for BMC Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation. My team of Solution Engineers works with clients all over the world helping them realize their Developer Experience dreams, which feeds right into maximizing their ability to contribute to DevOps and a more agile mainframe experience. There is nothing more exciting than to have a client jump up and realize that they are not actually hindered by the platform, it is the assumptions about the platform that hold them back. Many people have stated that, after starting a DevOps journey, that they actually build and deploy code faster than their distributed partners, which is awesome to hear!

In my spare time, I have 4 adult children and a wife that is an accomplished stage and technical director. Between ballet, stage, and music, much of our time is taken up by the arts, but my wife and I have taken up off-roading in our lifted Jeep, so we can literally get away from it all and climb over big rocks, just because they are there. My technical passions outside of mainframe DevOps center around AI and Virtual Reality, because I do see a revolution coming in how we build, consume, and leverage the digital world.

I work as a director in the Value & Solution Engineering group for BMC Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation. My team of Solution Engineers works with clients all over the world helping them realize their Developer Experience dreams, which fe... Show more

Passionate about telling stories through events and digital experiences.
I have developed strong skills, attention to detail and accurate expertise in 360 communication.

My “superpower” ? Definitely my artistic sensibility. This extra touch which allows me to listen and be curious enough to curate and promote creative minds worldwide.

Passionate about telling stories through events and digital experiences. I have developed strong skills, attention to detail and accurate expertise in 360 communication. My “superpower” ? Definitely my artistic sensibility. This extra touch which... Show more

LeQueen has been in the natural hair industry full time for two decades. She is a cosmetologist (Pivot Point Alumni) and barber, and specializes in all types of locs, curl sculpting and other natural styles. Recognizing the need for more advanced education in the loc field, she continuously works on bridging locs and cosmetology to improve understanding for her students.

LeQueen has been in the natural hair industry full time for two decades. She is a cosmetologist (Pivot Point Alumni) and barber, and specializes in all types of locs, curl sculpting and other natural styles. Recognizing the need for more advanced edu... Show more

Randy Silver is a product consultant, coach & community builder who has been working in product roles across the US and UK for 20 years. A recovering music journalist and editor, he launched Amazon’s music stores in the US and UK; he’s also worked across sectors including museums and arts groups, online education, media and entertainment, retail, and financial services. Randy held Head of Product roles at HSBC and Sainsbury’s, where he also directed their 100+-person product community. Randy’s book, What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager’s Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19 is out now, with all profits going to COVID-19 relief efforts. He’s the founder & co-host of The Product Experience podcast and founder/host of Product in the {A}ether, a virtual lean coffee meetup. Find out more at outofowls.com

Randy Silver is a product consultant, coach & community builder who has been working in product roles across the US and UK for 20 years. A recovering music journalist and editor, he launched Amazon’s music stores in the US and UK; he’s also worked ac... Show more

I'm 38, Belgian, storyboarder who became sticker placer which went into production, made friends with prepress machines than opened up to structural design.

I'm 38, Belgian, storyboarder who became sticker placer which went into production, made friends with prepress machines than opened up to structural design. Show more

I am a self-taught designer who loves to experiment and play around with my designs. I love challenging designs that help me discover interesting insights and drive revenue.

I am a self-taught designer who loves to experiment and play around with my designs. I love challenging designs that help me discover interesting insights and drive revenue. Show more

Founder of the AllStarsWomen NFT Club and DAO initiative to help close the gender gap.

Board Member and Chief Metaverse officer at Verse Estate, hyper realistic metaverse.

Mentor at Brinc/Animoca Brands accelerator program empowering game changers in web3.

Beyond Inclusion Ambassador, XR Bootcamp supported by Meta.

Member of WomenTech Network that unites ‪100 000‬ Women in Tech to Foster Innovation with Purpose and member of Forbes Women Forum.

Founder of the AllStarsWomen NFT Club and DAO initiative to help close the gender gap. Board Member and Chief Metaverse officer at Verse Estate, hyper realistic metaverse. Mentor at Brinc/Animoca Brands accelerator program empowering game cha... Show more

Hey, I’m Octophina!

I’ve been smell-blind since I was a toddler. I’ve had an eating disorder and body dysmorphia since my dad’s first suicide attempt when I was 15. I’ve experienced multiple episodes of major depression since my early 20s. My mom struggled with depression on her own when I was a toddler and my dad has battled alcohol addiction for decades. I suffered a miscarriage, and lost a loved one to cancer.

After getting to the edge of suicide, I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder in my early 30s.

But this isn’t my story.

Being creative empowers me to re-sculpt my identity, re-design my reality, and re-write my story.

In addition to being what today’s standards define as “mentally ill,” I’m also a trained journalist, smell-blind food designer and stylist with over a decade of experience in the international food space, certified Mind Body Eating coach by The Institute for the Psychology of Eating, TEDx speaker, and Forbes 30 under 30 social entrepreneur.

I sold the art I made while recovering from suicidal depression in 2021 as NFTs and the profits supported me for 6 months.

But my history doesn’t define my story. I do.

Creativity is my go-to tool for self-empowerment, which helps me practice self-care, clear out my mental cache, and process difficult emotions and experiences.

This is how I turn my pain into power and use my challenges as catalysts for growth.

Hey, I’m Octophina! I’ve been smell-blind since I was a toddler. I’ve had an eating disorder and body dysmorphia since my dad’s first suicide attempt when I was 15. I’ve experienced multiple episodes of major depression since my early 20s. My mom... Show more

Creative coder, designer, and developer. UI Lead @ Red Hat.
Interactive Developer based in Pune, India, focusing on Design, Motion, WebGL, Shaders, and JavaScript.

Creative coder, designer, and developer. UI Lead @ Red Hat. Interactive Developer based in Pune, India, focusing on Design, Motion, WebGL, Shaders, and JavaScript. Show more

Former Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Student Partner, cofounder of DotNetAbruzzo community User Group. Computer Science Student @UniMol. Enthusiast of Azure and Cloud. I'm Italian Australian.

Former Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Student Partner, cofounder of DotNetAbruzzo community User Group. Computer Science Student @UniMol. Enthusiast of Azure and Cloud. I'm Italian Australian. Show more

Thomas Webb is the founder and CEO of Worldwide Webb. A pixel art 2.5D metaverse game that pioneered NFT avatar interoperability. The Webb started out as an art exhibition and has been curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist for various exhibitions exploring how video games will change the world. He uses real-time data and how it can be applied to reveal contemporary life, while simultaneously exploring the effects of society’s dependence on technology, social media and AI on mental health.
He has been commissioned by brands such as Valentino, Mercedez-Benz and Dua Lipa, to create digital artworks, video games and experiences.
His work and video games have won numerous awards and he has delivered 2 TEDx talks on creative hacking and the future of art in a digital world

Thomas Webb is the founder and CEO of Worldwide Webb. A pixel art 2.5D metaverse game that pioneered NFT avatar interoperability. The Webb started out as an art exhibition and has been curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist for various exhibitions exploring h... Show more

Passionate by music but from a risk-averse family , I chose to follow a career in management of technology projects within big companies over music. NFTs are giving me the greatest opportunity to make those two worlds collide while giving all artists an equal chance not to chose between their passion and security of revenues.

Passionate by music but from a risk-averse family , I chose to follow a career in management of technology projects within big companies over music. NFTs are giving me the greatest opportunity to make those two worlds collide while giving all artists... Show more

Amsterdam-based design-oriented engineer. Community, culture, and subcultures.

Amsterdam-based design-oriented engineer. Community, culture, and subcultures. Show more

A passionate innovator and creative strategist. Serial entrepreneur with 20+ years in Creative-Tech, Art, and Film Production. Futurist and expert in Luxury & Fashion worlds | Gaming | Web3 | NFT | Blockchain.

A passionate innovator and creative strategist. Serial entrepreneur with 20+ years in Creative-Tech, Art, and Film Production. Futurist and expert in Luxury & Fashion worlds | Gaming | Web3 | NFT | Blockchain. Show more

Hakeem Olasupo is a Brand and Product Designer with over 5 years of professional experience in Design and a track record in brand communication, community management and marketing design on a global scale.

He has worked with brands across industries in unique capacities, nationally and globally, including Stealth Startup, Deposits, Swys, StonedApeCrew, Spottr, Mawu, Magnet, Braintrust, Tribesquare, Hotels.ng, Nafas, Gallarii, Alphally, Zapidhire and so many others.

He has given talks/workshops at Design, Networking, Leadership and Open Source conferences around the globe at Digital Summit Europe, Friends of Figma Ilorin, FIFO Talks, DesignwithEU, GDGIlorin, Designly, and among many others, he is currently a Friends of Figma Designer Advocates, Lead Friends of Figma, Ilorin. Co-founder, Creative Discourse, and various other communities empowering Africa and the world.


He has contributed to Bitcoin Design, Linux Foundation Public Health, Indian Open Source Organization, and Open Source Design at large.

Hakeem Olasupo is a Brand and Product Designer with over 5 years of professional experience in Design and a track record in brand communication, community management and marketing design on a global scale. He has worked with brands across industri... Show more

Bindu is passionate about people, their behaviour, and the ecosystems in which they interact. As a Lead Service Designer, she builds bridges across siloes, drives collaboration, and structures processes at Mendix. Having moved from India to the Netherlands, from engineering to design, working in multidisciplinary (and multicultural) teams, deeply influenced Bindu’s world view and shaped her approach towards collaboration.

Bindu is passionate about people, their behaviour, and the ecosystems in which they interact. As a Lead Service Designer, she builds bridges across siloes, drives collaboration, and structures processes at Mendix. Having moved from India to the Nethe... Show more

Tech enthusiast with a penchant towards game development

Tech enthusiast with a penchant towards game development Show more

Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur and author of a NY Times Bestseller. He is one of the nation’s most powerful speakers who teaches the same philosophies that catapulted him from poverty and incarceration to a life of wealth and prosperity.

Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur and author of a NY Times Bestseller. He is one of the nation’s most powerful speakers who teaches the same philosophies that catapulted him from poverty and incarceration to a life of wealth and prosperity. Show more

Engineer by certification. Creative by heart.
♥ good music, sketching, watching movies, crafts & games

Engineer by certification. Creative by heart. ♥ good music, sketching, watching movies, crafts & games Show more

Digital designer and educator, working remotely.

Digital designer and educator, working remotely. Show more

Liz Hamburger is a curious designer who loves to learn about people, their needs and how design can make an impact. When not thinking about pixels, she runs events with Triangirls, a community for women and non-binary people in tech.

Liz Hamburger is a curious designer who loves to learn about people, their needs and how design can make an impact. When not thinking about pixels, she runs events with Triangirls, a community for women and non-binary people in tech. Show more

Ferdinand Malcher is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Angular, author of the German "Angular" book, passionate speaker and teacher. He works as a freelance software developer, trainer and media designer, with a focus on Angular, Node.js and TypeScript. Together with Johannes Hoppe he established the Angular.Schule company.

Ferdinand likes to take care of creative details. Many of his development projects are driven by his passion for photography, film and media technology. He's a co-organizer of the Angular Leipzig Meetup.

Ferdinand Malcher is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Angular, author of the German "Angular" book, passionate speaker and teacher. He works as a freelance software developer, trainer and media designer, with a focus on Angular, Node.js and TypeSc... Show more

Siobhan first entered the tech industry in 2017, as the Community Manager for a social enterprise aiming to get more women into careers in tech. Whilst there she scaled their community offering to almost triple its size - delivering over 200 activities across the UK including free coding courses.

She left this role in 2018 to pursue a coding internship through Black Girl Tech and 8th Light, which was instrumental in preparing her for her current role in software engineering.

In her own time, Siobhan is part of the Leadership Team for Coding Black Females, a non-profit which supports Black females aspiring to and/or working in tech. She is also actively questioning how to blend her interests in art, philosophy and coding.

When not doing that, she’s been escaping to her local park and woodlands for long solo walks in an attempt to combat her lockdown weight gain!

Siobhan first entered the tech industry in 2017, as the Community Manager for a social enterprise aiming to get more women into careers in tech. Whilst there she scaled their community offering to almost triple its size - delivering over 200 activiti... Show more

Dale Dowdie was a hacker in High School. His Computer class teacher felt there were better uses for his talent and he ended up as the first High School Student to be hired by NASA at Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt MD - working on predictive modeling for storm tracking. Afterwards Mr Dowdie went to Boston University to study computer Engineering. While still in College Mr Dowdie started the first of his companies delivering training and network integration services to the fledgling computer revolution.

Mr. Dowdie founded Intellitech Consulting Enterprises in 1993, which was the 3rd company he had started. The goal of Intellitech is to provide intelligent technology solutions for business and educational institutions. Over the past 20 years, Intellitech has provided Software Development, Management/IT Consulting, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity and Consulting Services for organizations, banks and institutions including Liberty Mutual Insurance, Citizens Bank, TJX Companies, Staples and McCormick, to the Government of St. Lucia and Harvard University. Intellitech has also developed a core vertical market software development team that designs industry specific web/mobile enabled solutions.

One such Solution is BlackFacts.com. Blackfacts is the brain-child of longtime friend and collaborator Ken Granderson, and over the past 20 years it has been running and providing historical facts-of-the-day to our community. Mr. Dowdie was brought in early on to help husband the idea to the next level. However, for years the site remained just a source of black history facts, and in time it grew to be the #1 source for Black Facts on the internet. That all changed in 2017, as Mr. Dowdie and Mr. Granderson finally gave the project the focus it deserved and thus began the process of turning Blackfacts.com from just a historical reference site for Black History into the 'Black Wikipedia' and a showcase of the cultural contributions of people of color and a showcase of the type of technology solutions that can be provided by and to people of color. Those efforts can be seen in this, the latest evolution of BlackFacts.com. There is so much that can be done with the platform, and we hope that you stick around to enjoy the journey with us...

As a leading edge business based in Boston, MA, Intellitech has a diverse staff of team members with the background and expertise to satisfy clients from around the world. “Human connection is not lost in the Internet, it is only expanded. Our solutions always keep that fact in mind and in the forefront of the minds of our customers.”

Intellitech Website: www.intellitech.net
Black Facts Website: www.blackfacts.com
BlackFacts News: www.blackfacts.com/news

Dale Dowdie was a hacker in High School. His Computer class teacher felt there were better uses for his talent and he ended up as the first High School Student to be hired by NASA at Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt MD - working on predictive... Show more

Als Gründer von pragmatic solutions fasziniert mich seit jeher, wie Menschen zusammen arbeiten und sich organisieren, um gemeinsam Ziele zu erreichen. Als Unternehmensarchitekt unterstütze ich Führungsteams das volle Potential für mehr Innovation und robustes Wachstum in ihrem Unternehmen zu entfalten. Das Performance Potential liegt in der Zusammenarbeit. Der kritische Erfolgsfaktor in jeder Business Transformation ist die Führung, denn sie schafft die Rahmenbedingungen. Wenn Geschäftsprozesse, Technologie und Organisation optimal auf einander abgestimmt sind und Teams barrierefrei arbeiten können, sind unglaubliche Resultate möglich.

Als Gründer von pragmatic solutions fasziniert mich seit jeher, wie Menschen zusammen arbeiten und sich organisieren, um gemeinsam Ziele zu erreichen. Als Unternehmensarchitekt unterstütze ich Führungsteams das volle Potential für mehr Innovation und... Show more

Leading Branding Photographer, Videographer, Author of 10 books and Speaker
Helping Speakers+Leaders with dynamic visual assets, to connect to a wider audience, get paid their worth & be in demand

Photographer and Videographer at ZahrinaPhotography.com
Speaker at Zahrina.com
Artist at ZahrinaGallery.com

Leading Branding Photographer, Videographer, Author of 10 books and Speaker Helping Speakers+Leaders with dynamic visual assets, to connect to a wider audience, get paid their worth & be in demand Photographer and Videographer at ZahrinaPhotograp... Show more