Arts

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

Todd Fisher

Todd Fisher

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

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

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

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

Amit Nambiar

Amit Nambiar

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming.
I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales.

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming. I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales. Show more

Jesse Sieff

Jesse Sieff

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

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

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

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

Dread One

Dread One

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

Nizzar Ben Chekroune

Nizzar Ben Chekroune

Nizzar Ben Chekroune: A Trailblazer in #WEB3

🌍 Summary:
Nizzar Ben Chekroune, born in Marrakech, embodies cultural diversity as the son of an Algerian mother and Senegal-Moroccan father. With a dynamic career spanning 300+ industry leaders across 20+ countries, he pivoted to WEB3 in 2020, co-founding BananaCorp in 2023.

🚀 Achievements:
A groundbreaking figure, Nizzar fundraised $1.5M and $1.2M for the NFT private fund UnlimitArt involving athletes, public figures, and CEOs, achieving a successful exit and making history. He specializes in WEB3 (Blockchain, NFTs, SBTs, and AI) and is a recognized global influencer (100 most influential individuals in web3 worldwide by Time Magazine in 2022), speaking at premier events like NFT.NYC Outer Edge - LA & Riyadh 🪐 NFT Paris NFC Summit Nordic Blockchain Association MEWS - The Metaverse Entertainment Worlds Web3xFashion.com BananaConf Global …

🎭 Interests:
Beyond entrepreneurship, Nizzar is a versatile individual, engaging in acting, writing, and contributing as a judge for Gucci Google Art & Culture, ARTSTHREAD WGSN Coloro - The Color Code and the Hultz Prize. His passion for art and photography earned recognition in The The New York Times and selection by TIME President Keith Grossmann for NFT Liverpool.
He also acts as a board member for the High Atlas Foundation

💡 Specialties:
Nizzar's expertise spans WEB3, NFTs, Crypto, AI, Branding, Design, Fashion, Gaming, Clustering, and Luxury Real Estate. He is dedicated to innovation, hosting events like BananaConf Global and Web3xFashion.com across the globe, and building communities through BananaCorp/Conf.

🌐 WEB3 & NFTs Journey:
Since 2020, Nizzar has dedicated himself to WEB3, crypto, and NFTs, consulting for brands such as Asprey & Bugatti, the LA Lakers, Time Magazine, Baccarat, and athletes like Stanislas Wawrinka and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He has also worked with international organizations like UNITAR and the Red Cross, shaping a cohesive understanding of the next iteration of the internet. He also acts as a board member of the European Web3 Organization and for best efficiency, Nizzar is committed to accepting no more than five ambassadorship endorsement programs in web3 per year and mentoring no more than five CEOs.

📚 Background:
After working in entertainment and real estate, Nizzar shifted his career to international organizations, spending 7 years with various entities of the United Nations, USAID, OIF, and more. His strategic and content design for Diptyk Art Magazine was featured in The New York Times as one of the top 5 Instagram art accounts to follow in the world, showcasing his digital marketing and creativity prowess. Recognized on Fiverr.com as a top 0.5% expert in Business Strategy & Branding, Nizzar stands as a global strategist, speaker, and influencer.

Nizzar Ben Chekroune: A Trailblazer in #WEB3 🌍 Summary: Nizzar Ben Chekroune, born in Marrakech, embodies cultural diversity as the son of an Algerian mother and Senegal-Moroccan father. With a dynamic career spanning 300+ industry leaders acros... Show more

Clémence Piteau

Clémence Piteau

As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals.

As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals. Show more

Augusto Abraham

Augusto Abraham

Hola!

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

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

Zalyia Grillet

Zalyia Grillet

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

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

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

Heather Pridemore

Heather Pridemore

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

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

Ambreen Hasan

Ambreen Hasan

Ambreen Hasan is the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Cleveland Institute of Art under the Office of Academic Affairs. She has over 11 years of higher education experience, and has been involved with efforts related to student success, retention, and data visualization mainly using Power BI.

Ambreen Hasan is the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Cleveland Institute of Art under the Office of Academic Affairs. She has over 11 years of higher education experience, and has been involved with efforts related to student ... Show more

Blake Lezenski

Blake Lezenski

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

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

Mohammed Salha (Mr.Mo)

Mohammed Salha (Mr.Mo)

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

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

Enrique Lopez Manas

Enrique Lopez Manas

Enrique López Mañas is a Google Developer Expert and independent IT consultant. He has been working with mobile technologies and learning from them since 2007. He is an avid contributor to the open source community and a FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source Software) kind of guy, being among the top 10 open source Java contributors in Germany. He is a part of the Google LaunchPad accelerator, where he participates in Google global initiatives to influence hundreds of the best startups from all around the globe. He is also a big data and machine learning aficionado.

In his free time he rides his bike, take pictures, and travels until exhaustion. He also writes literature and enjoys all kinds of arts. He likes to write about himself in third person. You can follow him on Twitter (@eenriquelopez) to stay updated on his latest movements.

Enrique López Mañas is a Google Developer Expert and independent IT consultant. He has been working with mobile technologies and learning from them since 2007. He is an avid contributor to the open source community and a FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source... Show more

David Pineda

David Pineda

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

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

Paul Bevis

Paul Bevis

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

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

Matias Grunwaldt

Matias Grunwaldt

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

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

Bogomil Shopov - Бого

Bogomil Shopov - Бого

Human. Artist. Hacker. I care about free and open-source software(F/LOSS), cybersecurity, ethical design, privacy, and technology. 20+ experience in technology. 40+ in being human. I encourage people to become better humans with heavy metal and technologies. I also promote technologies to be considerate of humans. Let's see how it goes!

N.B " Бого" Is in Bulgarian, and it's read as Bogo.

Human. Artist. Hacker. I care about free and open-source software(F/LOSS), cybersecurity, ethical design, privacy, and technology. 20+ experience in technology. 40+ in being human. I encourage people to become better humans with heavy metal and techn... Show more

Leslie Blakely

Leslie Blakely

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

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

Nathaly Setareh Kalantar Cuellar

Nathaly Setareh Kalantar Cuellar

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

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

Viktor Pakhuchyi

Viktor Pakhuchyi

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

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

Nir Bashan

Nir Bashan

Nir Bashan spent a lot of time on skid row.

He wasn’t there for the shadow economy of drugs and prostitution and discounts on designer knock offs. Instead, he found his formative years in a warehouse in the middle of skid row in downtown Los Angeles. For what he found in this warehouse changed his life forever.

This warehouse bristled with an energy unlike any he has ever experienced. It was a rehearsal space for musicians from all over the world. Where else could a kid jam with the likes of Fishbone and Rob Zombie? All of which Nir did his best to keep up with. Initially, Nir thought it was the music that made the place so electric. He would spend the rest of his life learning otherwise. It was not the music or art that made the place irresistible. It was the creativity. This experience energized Nir and inspired him to devote the rest of his life to spreading creativity to the four corners of the globe.

Today, Nir is a top business speaker leading innovation for high performing leaders and individuals around the globe. As founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset® LLC, where he helps organizations and leaders foster a culture of innovation with his groundbreaking creativity keynote speeches that supercharge business models to improve profitability, increase sales, and boost customer service. He speaks at conferences and events on the creative potential in every single human being on earth. He is represented by 6 speaking bureaus and is consistently ranked as a top innovation keynote speaker. As an invited guest, he regularly speaks to some of the most beloved brands on earth such as Rolex and Porsche.

Happy clients include Microsoft, AT&T, NFL Network, jetBlue, Ingram Micro, Thermo Fisher Scientific, The National Association of Realtors, Suzuki, Lincoln Financial Group, The Association of Payment Professionals, Ace Hardware, Consilio, Texas and Georgia TSA, The Mortgage Collaborative, The Ohio Municipal League, The International Association of Plastics Distributors, EA Sports, HBCE, Home Stagers and ReDesign Alliance Association, Activision, B. Braun, Cardinal Health, The Institute of Internal Auditors, and many, many more.

Nir Bashan spent a lot of time on skid row. He wasn’t there for the shadow economy of drugs and prostitution and discounts on designer knock offs. Instead, he found his formative years in a warehouse in the middle of skid row in downtown Los Angel... Show more

Kadri Pirn

Kadri Pirn

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

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

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

Egharevba Stephanie

Egharevba Stephanie

I am Egharevba Stephanie Osasumwen, I'm deeply passionate about driving positive change and making a meaningful impact in the world. With a background in Data, Project management, product design, I've dedicated myself to advocating for diversity, inclusion, and empowerment particularly within the tech industry.
I'm a Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Mastercard Foundation and a member of the MasterCard Foundation Youth Advisory Council, where I drive the organization's efforts to foster a culture of belonging, equity and inclusion for all. I also build an inclusive network of transformative leaders in Africa who are driving social and economic impact in their communities, countries, and globally
My journey is shaped by my unwavering commitment to promoting accessibility and equal opportunities for all, especially individuals with disabilities. As a firm believer in the power of representation, I strive to amplify marginalized voices and create spaces where everyone feels valued, heard and included.
In addition to my advocacy work, I'm also a tech enthusiast with a keen interest in Data Analytics and program management. Whether I'm speaking at events, collaborating on projects or connecting with like-minded professionals, I'm always seeking opportunities to drive innovation and foster collaboration.
As an aspiring leader, I'm dedicated to continuous learning and growth both personally and professionally. I believe that by working together we can create a more inclusive and equitable world for generations to come.
I'm excited to connect with fellow changemakers, thought leaders and individuals who share my passion for making a difference. Let's join forces and create positive change together!

I am Egharevba Stephanie Osasumwen, I'm deeply passionate about driving positive change and making a meaningful impact in the world. With a background in Data, Project management, product design, I've dedicated myself to advocating for diversity, inc... Show more

Svetlana Yakunina

Svetlana Yakunina

Web3 fashion

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Łukasz Roszak

Łukasz Roszak

TBD

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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

Charles-Louis de Maere

Charles-Louis de Maere

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

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

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

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

Hermen Lutje Berenbroek

Hermen Lutje Berenbroek

Hermen is an accomplished visual thinking expert and design strategist. He collaborates with executives globally to align people and activate vision, strategy, and transformation. His visual approach unlocks the human brain's processing power and boosts inventiveness and co-creation in teams.

Hermen has worked with numerous Fortune 500 clients in Europe, the United States, Africa, China, and the Middle East for the past decade. Besides client work, Hermen teaches thousands of students worldwide to structure and communicate ideas in his online Visual Thinking course. He regularly volunteers to use his skills and experience to create a positive impact.

Hermen is an accomplished visual thinking expert and design strategist. He collaborates with executives globally to align people and activate vision, strategy, and transformation. His visual approach unlocks the human brain's processing power and boo... Show more

Emerson Taymor

Emerson Taymor

Emerson Taymor is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans as well as the creator of multiple hospitality brands in New York City. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterprise executives and startup founders to launch over 300 digital products before it was acquired by InfoBeans in 2019.

In the digital world, Emerson works with leaders to help them unstick their big digital ideas through rapid experimentation and making.

In the physical world, he helped create one of the hottest speakeasy concepts in the East Village and one of the top rated cocktail bars in Brooklyn.

He loves weaving together these two worlds, exploring new parts of the world and being a sports fanatic.

https://linkedin.com/in/etaymor

Emerson Taymor is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans as well as the creator of multiple hospitality brands in New York City. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterp... 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

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