Arts

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

Emma Ruck

Emma Ruck

Et si la pédagogie ludique rendait notre monde plus habitable ... ✨

Designer pluridisciplaire de formation, je me suis progressivement formée à l’animation d’atelier d’intelligence collective via la facilitation ainsi qu’à la création de serious game et d’atelier ludique. J’associe mes compétences dans l’univers jeu, de la facilitation & du design pour les mettre au service des enjeux des organismes que j’accompagne. J’aime être challengé et nourrir ma curiosité en découvrant sans cesse de nouveaux terrains de jeux, avec une appétence pour les thématiques autour de l’éducation & l’apprentissage / alimentation / l’innovation / l’écologie

Mon crédo aujourd'hui :
Imaginer • Concevoir • Transmettre

🌱Imaginer des expériences ludiques et apprenantes pour tous publics.

🍀Concevoir et réaliser des supports intuitifs & impactant.

🍃Transmettre et animer ces expériences grâce à l'intelligence collective.

Et si la pédagogie ludique rendait notre monde plus habitable ... ✨ Designer pluridisciplaire de formation, je me suis progressivement formée à l’animation d’atelier d’intelligence collective via la facilitation ainsi qu’à la création de serious g... Show more

Steph Houle

Steph Houle

Steph Houle is a design leader, coach, and consultant with over 15 years of experience shaping digital products from startups to Fortune 1 companies alike, including Walmart, Macy’s, and Calvin Klein. She blends her background in UX/UI and product design leadership with a deep commitment to human-centered design practices, helping teams and individuals navigate complexity with clarity, creativity, and resilience.

Through her coaching practice, Steph guides women and creative leaders to cultivate self-expression, intuitive authority, and sustainable ways of working. Her talks invite audiences into both practical frameworks and reflective pauses, bridging design methodologies with personal leadership.

Steph Houle is a design leader, coach, and consultant with over 15 years of experience shaping digital products from startups to Fortune 1 companies alike, including Walmart, Macy’s, and Calvin Klein. She blends her background in UX/UI and product de... Show more

J Matthew Saunders

J Matthew Saunders

Matthew started working on the Web in '95 at an experimental dance company in Ottawa Canada. This became an obsession with bleeding edge technologies. His decades of experience in the technology sphere as a project manager and Web application architect segued into joining the Drupal community in 2007. He has spoken at numerous tech conferences. Saunders was on the Drupalcon Denver organizing committee, is Director of Drupalcamp Colorado, and helped found the Drupal Event Organizing Working Group. Matthew recently left Pfizer as Delivery Lead for the Health Care Provider Portal and is looking for his next challenge. He runs a consultancy at https://www.jamesmatthewsaunders.ai. He is an activist in neurodiversity. Matthew recently joined amazee.io as their AI Ambassador.

Matthew started working on the Web in '95 at an experimental dance company in Ottawa Canada. This became an obsession with bleeding edge technologies. His decades of experience in the technology sphere as a project manager and Web application archite... Show more

Shefali Bansal

Shefali Bansal

Shefali would like to introduce herself as a technology enthusiast, curious lifelong learner, innovator & enabler, mentor & a coach, volunteer & yoga proponent, author and vociferous reader;
Shefali is Global Engineering Director at Red Hat responsible for bootstrapping and growing OpenShift Engineering teams in Asia Pacific, Europe & North America regions. She is leading the product engineering teams responsible for OpenShift platform for Edge devices, OpenShift Application Platform and core OpenShift Engineering teams globally. She is also member of Bangalore Leadership Council at Red Hat responsible for the growth of the Bangalore site.

A seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience, Shefali has donned various hats spanning management, strategy, product management, product engineering, solutioning & professional services working with Customers, System Integrators, Business Partners and ecosystem teams.

An active speaker at industry and technology conferences, Shefali is very passionate about incubations and first-of-a-kind software & product development in the areas of AI/ML, IoT & Hybrid Cloud platforms.
Ms. Bansal is an IIM Bangalore Alumni and an Engineering graduate from NIT Bhopal with specialization in Computer Science. She is plateau holder in patents and has external publications in areas of Reliability Analytics, and awards like 'Best of Business Analytics', “Outstanding Technical Achievement Award”, “Client Success Awards”, “Industry Academy membership” & Industry recognitions like “Women in Technology” from Zinnov & “AI Game Changer” award from NASSCOM to her credit.
Her Inspiration story has been featured in India’s leading newspaper “Times of India”.

As a budding author, she has published four books “Rediscovery journey of a corporate persona”, “Parijaat…The evening flower” & “Tapestry of Life” & "Yogi and her Co-Yogis".
Outside work, she loves to travel and volunteers for STEM education through an NGO.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shefali-bansal-6860611/

Shefali would like to introduce herself as a technology enthusiast, curious lifelong learner, innovator & enabler, mentor & a coach, volunteer & yoga proponent, author and vociferous reader; Shefali is Global Engineering Director at Red Hat responsi... Show more

Derrick Tsorme

Derrick Tsorme

A builder at heart, Derrick Tsorme is a Product Designer at Axmed, committed to making technology more human. With a unique background that blends a design-first mindset with data and public health insights, he specializes in creating simple, usable interfaces for complex systems. He is a recognized community leader and educator, sharing his hands-on experience from companies like Yellow Card, Hubtel, Inpath, etc and through his personal projects.

A builder at heart, Derrick Tsorme is a Product Designer at Axmed, committed to making technology more human. With a unique background that blends a design-first mindset with data and public health insights, he specializes in creating simple, usable ... Show more

Daniella Karni-Harel

Daniella Karni-Harel

Senior backend engineer who thrives on blending structure and creativity, whether coding or storytelling. Passionate about “using your powers for good”, she is volunteering as a software engineer in several organizations, such as Midaat. She cares deeply about wildlife, and volunteered at both the Wildlife Hospital and the Haibulans. She is currently volunteering for the Haibulans as tech consultant.

Senior backend engineer who thrives on blending structure and creativity, whether coding or storytelling. Passionate about “using your powers for good”, she is volunteering as a software engineer in several organizations, such as Midaat. She cares de... Show more

Christian Wermke

Christian Wermke

Working since 12 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2024 as Deputy Lead of Weekend & Report. Since 2022, covering as well Web3, crypto, and NFTs and building the first newspaper-driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated several events in Germany and Italy. Founder of the digital art platform VistaVagabond.xyz in 2023.

Working since 12 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2024 as Deputy Lead of Weekend & Report. Since 2022, covering as well Web3, crypto, and NFTs and building the first newspaper-driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated... Show more

Romeu Moura

Romeu Moura

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity.

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity. Show more

Ruckus Voxi

Ruckus Voxi

Ruckus Voxi is a Sr. Developer Advocate for Akamai Cloud. As a passionate open source evangelist, they enable engineers to build and implement portable/cloud-agnostic workloads at scale. In other words, Ruckus is just having fun! They are also a longtime Arch Linux user and vegan, and never knows which to tell people first! Outside of work they dabble with graphic design, film, and Techno music production.

Ruckus Voxi is a Sr. Developer Advocate for Akamai Cloud. As a passionate open source evangelist, they enable engineers to build and implement portable/cloud-agnostic workloads at scale. In other words, Ruckus is just having fun! They are also a long... Show more

Karla Fernandes

Karla Fernandes

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 25 years of design experience, working with more than 150 companies including well-known tech startups, educational organizations, and service-based companies. I am a UX/UI & Digital Product Design consultant and mentor, and I've launched more than a dozen apps.

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 2... Show more

Abdelmajid Aneddame

Abdelmajid Aneddame

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast.

As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing Cloud Infrastructure Solutions, deploying & Operating S-SDLC PaaS platforms and third party vendors: SonarQube, Nexus Repository Manager, JFrog Artifactory, Nexus Lifecycle IQ, Checkmarx, Nagios, DefectDojo.

Since I joined Microsoft, I have been working to help the customers to align their cloud strategies with their business needs, unblocking their issues and milestones and acting as a trusted advisor for them.

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast. As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing C... Show more

Rita Arrigo

Rita Arrigo

Rita Arrigo is a speaker and strategist helping organisations navigate the shift from AI assisting to AI acting. After leading national‑level initiatives at the National AI Centre and delivering her TEDx talk on the human side of AI adoption, she now works with leaders to build AI systems that are trustworthy, accountable, and genuinely useful. Her work sits at the intersection of responsible AI, organisational transformation, and the psychology of trust. Rita brings clarity to a space often dominated by hype, offering practical pathways for scaling AI safely — without losing the human judgement that matters most.

Rita Arrigo is a speaker and strategist helping organisations navigate the shift from AI assisting to AI acting. After leading national‑level initiatives at the National AI Centre and delivering her TEDx talk on the human side of AI adoption, she now... Show more

Jasmine Stephen

Jasmine Stephen

Jasmine is a two time Emmy Award winning television producer, writer, and speaker who explores what it means to build a successful career that is both ambitious and sustainable.

With years of experience working in high-pressure creative environments, Jasmine brings a grounded, real-world perspective to conversations about leadership, growth, and self-trust. Her work focuses on helping professionals move beyond burnout-driven definitions of success and toward careers that support clarity, consistency, and long-term fulfillment.

Jasmine speaks candidly about navigating career evolution in real time—making aligned decisions, releasing all-or-nothing thinking, and learning to lead without self-abandonment. Her talks blend storytelling with practical insight, offering audiences tools to grow intentionally while staying connected to their values.

She believes the most effective leaders aren’t the loudest or the busiest—but the ones who know how to sustain themselves as they build.

Jasmine is a two time Emmy Award winning television producer, writer, and speaker who explores what it means to build a successful career that is both ambitious and sustainable. With years of experience working in high-pressure creative environmen... Show more

Christina Aldan

Christina Aldan

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded for her approach to business, partnering with clients to find unique strategies that ensure their goals are met. Christina builds connections through her keynote addresses, training workshops, and technological education. She uses these tools to help individuals and businesses cultivate value in everyday media. Christina has delivered talks on all 7 continents, presenting training workshops for the Microsoft MVP community, Las Vegas Raiders, Yale School of Public Health, international corporations, and conferences worldwide. Christina uses her charisma and expertise to inspire others by mentoring women in business like herself. She also has sat on state and local boards supporting women in tech, entrepreneurship, mental health, and children with learning disabilities.

She is the recipient of the Las Vegas Women in Tech Community Service Award, the Distinguished Woman of the Year Award in STEM. Learn more at: Luckygirliegirl.com.

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded ... Show more

Helen Millar

Helen Millar

From self-sabotage to global impact, Helen Millar has emerged as a maverick transformation coach and entrepreneur who doesn't just talk about change—she embodies it. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning acting career, and a profound journey of personal healing, Helen has become a sought-after guide for business leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs and pattern disruptors ready to revolutionise their inner and outer worlds.
Her credentials speak volumes: She is a regular speaker at Oxford, Cambridge, and London Business Schools, amongst other places, featured on the Discovery Channel across three continents, and founder of Heart Healer Ltd, Helen Millar and Hearty. But Helen's true power lies in her ability to bridge seemingly disparate worlds—corporate strategy and spiritual wisdom, psychological insight and business acumen.
Having transformed her own life from multiple suicide attempts, ill health and poverty consciousness to creating a thriving portfolio, doing work she loves helping people transform, and traveling the world. Helen understands that transformation is not a linear path but a courageous leap of faith. Her approach combines the latest psychological acumen, ancient wisdom teachings, emotional intelligence, and quantum physics into a unique methodology she calls “Head to Heart Living” and “Head to Heart Leadership”.
For those ready to stop playing small, and seeking more authenticity, Helen offers a radical solution to complete recalibration.

From self-sabotage to global impact, Helen Millar has emerged as a maverick transformation coach and entrepreneur who doesn't just talk about change—she embodies it. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning actin... Show more

Jan Klein

Jan Klein

Jan Klein, Understandable Ai | UIA | Ai Researcher | Ai Developer | Web & App Development, Web Design, CEO at dev.ucoz.org | Architect of Understandable Ai | UIA | The Next Ai Revolution

Jan Klein, Understandable Ai | UIA | Ai Researcher | Ai Developer | Web & App Development, Web Design, CEO at dev.ucoz.org | Architect of Understandable Ai | UIA | The Next Ai Revolution Show more

Manali Bapat

Manali Bapat

Hello! I'm Manali Bapat, a Product Designer, currently working at Mindtickle, designing the future of Asset Hub. My journey in product design has been an exhilarating ride, fueled by curiosity and a passion for creating things.

🚀 Experience: My journey till now has taken me through different teams and organizations, with a comprehensive experience of 3+ years, allowing me to gain valuable insights into B2B Product Design, User Research, Design Systems and Visual Design.
Currently, I'm making waves as a Product Designer at Mindtickle. Here, I've spearheaded impactful revamp projects, breathing new life into Manager Reports and enhancing user experience across the board. I delved into various design directions, creating screen mockups that breathed life into page widgets and conducting in-depth comparative analyses. My collaborative spirit shines as I work closely with cross-functional teams, weaving together innovative solutions that resonate with our users. At the recent Data Carnival Hackathon, I served as a Product Desig SME, translating conceptual visions into compelling designs.
During my stint as a Product Design Intern at Tekion Corp, I played a pivotal role in crafting a comprehensive design system for iPadOS, seamlessly integrating user feedback to deliver an immersive application experience. During my previous tenure at Maruti Suzuki, I got an exciting opportunity to work in a new domain and design for Car Interface. My active participation in the iterative design and user research helped me excel at these skills. Regular feedback and presentations with overseas teams enabled me to be a better presenter and communicator.

🎓 Education: Armed with a Master's in Design from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, I honed my skills in crafting immersive user experiences. My Bachelor's in Architecture from Savitribai Phule Pune University laid a solid foundation for my design journey, instilling in me a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through design.

💼 Previous Endeavors: My design journey commenced during my Architecture studies (B. Arch), where my mentor exposed me to diverse design domains. Keen to delve deeper into design, I joined Design Consultants Architects LLP, leading projects ranging from Website and Social Media design to Product Design innovation. Collaborating closely with the founder imparted insights into crucial business elements such as team-building and leadership.

Let's connect! I'm open to networking and exploring potential collaborations. I am reachable at manalibapat01@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Manali Bapat, a Product Designer, currently working at Mindtickle, designing the future of Asset Hub. My journey in product design has been an exhilarating ride, fueled by curiosity and a passion for creating things. 🚀 Experience: My j... Show more

Annie Margarita Yang

Annie Margarita Yang

Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job.

With more than 1 million views on YouTube, her witty approach to tough talk sets her apart from others.

Annie’s journey began with a powerful motivation: to prove her high school guidance counselor wrong. Her guidance counselor drilled into her that she would be a failure for the rest of her life if she didn’t go straight to college and borrow $40,000 to get the degree. Annie refused to believe it. She secured three accounting jobs in a row in only 5 days, without the formal accounting degree.

And now Annie shares her methods with others so that they can do the same. Her candid style cuts through the noise, delivering foolproof advice for real-world challenges. Far from generic tips, her tips focus on practical steps to quickly improve finances, especially for challenges unique to Millennials.

Based in Boston with her husband, Annie complements her professional life with a love for piano, adding another layer to her multifaceted persona.

Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young profes... Show more

Daniel Jermaine

Daniel Jermaine

I’m Daniel Jermaine, an experienced iOS software developer with years of expertise in creating innovative applications. I’ve built a variety of projects, including the first MVP for Sheltera, an AI-driven software that saves power companies $400,000 annually. I also developed a complex bioresonance app using Bluetooth for healing and an NGO social app that grew to over one million users.

As a winner of the TOn blockchain iOS competition, I’m passionate about mentoring junior developers through platforms like Swift Mentors. I also mentor UI/UX designers at major conferences, such as Untitled Designers, sharing insights and guidance. I believe in sharing knowledge and empowering the tech community through both my work and mentorship.

I’m Daniel Jermaine, an experienced iOS software developer with years of expertise in creating innovative applications. I’ve built a variety of projects, including the first MVP for Sheltera, an AI-driven software that saves power companies $400,000 ... Show more

J.D. Flynn

J.D. Flynn

JD Flynn has had mental illness most of his life, but didn't admit it until his early 30s when he decided it was time to do something about it. After a decade-long career in emergency services as a paramedic, JD made the jump from the ambulance to the text editor. Since then, JD has climbed to Principal Drupal Software Engineer in his current position.

His life was changed by OSMH (Open Sourcing Mental Health), a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on opening the conversation on mental illness, which led him to telling his own story to as many people who would listen. As someone with mental illness who is not afraid to talk about it, JD has presented on the topic of Mental Illness in the Tech Community to local user groups, regional conferences, and national level events at locations such as MIT, UC Berkeley, Washington State Convention Center, Guaranteed Rate Field, and DePaul University.

More recently, JD has started streaming development on Twitch and has been learning new tools and languages on stream. He streams under the name JDDoesDev and is desperate for your approval and attention.

When not speaking or coding, JD plays baritone saxophone in Windiana, a professional level wind ensemble out of Valparaiso, IN, and Michigan City Municipal Band, the oldest municipal band in Indiana.

JD Flynn has had mental illness most of his life, but didn't admit it until his early 30s when he decided it was time to do something about it. After a decade-long career in emergency services as a paramedic, JD made the jump from the ambulance to th... Show more

Roberto Slomka

Roberto Slomka

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis.

Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudioso da heutagogia (auto-aprendizagem), do e-learning e do desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional, com foco em soft skills necessárias à cultura ágil desde 2015. Concluindo especialização em Projetos Sociais e Políticas Públicas.

No Serpro desde 2006. Trabalhou com Garantia da Qualidade, melhoria contínua de processos, sendo professor convidado da pós-graduação em Qualidade de Software da Unisinos de 2011 a 2015.

Atua desde 2019 com cultura organizacional, inicialmente no time Cultura Dides, cuja missão é apoiar a propagação e engajamento na cultura ágil no âmbito da Diretoria de Desenvolvimento de Soluções (DIDES) do Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados (Serpro), a partir de maio de 2024 integrando o Departamento de Cultura Organizacional. da Superintendência de Educação, Pessoas e Talentos, na Diretoria de Pessoas, com o desafio de modelar a segmentação dos processos de Cultura Organizacional tanto em termos regionais como nas diversas diretorias.

Autor, ator, cantor (em vias de se tornar produtor musical), e facilitador de debates e painéis. Pai de quatro filhos. Metódico e bem-humorado. Às vezes não. Cri-cri-cri, sempre: crítico, criterioso e criativo. Não cabe em caixa, recomenda-se nem tentar.

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis. Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudios... Show more

Craig Risi

Craig Risi

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more importantly software quality and designing systems that can achieve this in a technically diverse and constantly evolving tech world.

Craig has over 20 years’ experience across the development, testing and management disciplines in a variety of software industries, but still feels he learns something new every day. It’s that continued change and evolution of the software industry which motivates him to keep learning and finding ways to improve. More than just playing with tech though, its people that make software come together – and so Craig believes in developing people and empowering them to make a success out of the software they build.

When not playing with software he can often be found spending time with family, writing, designing board games, or running long distances for no apparent reason. He is also a massive fan of comic books and Star Wars, so if you see him concentrating intensely, he is probably just trying to use the force.

Craig is also the writer of the book, Quality By Design, and writes regular articles on his blog sites and various other tech sites around the world. He is also international speaker on a wide range of different software development topics, though these experiences only make him even more excited about the future of the industry in South Africa.

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more... Show more

Michelle Storm

Michelle Storm

Michelle is a portfolio careerist who intentionally lives on cross-boundary intersections, bringing together innovation, creative expression, and human well-being. As an Innovation Designer and Human Well-Being Insight Designer, she explores how people live, work, and thrive, translating complex insights into meaningful everyday practices and solutions. Her work as a Vision-to-Experience Curator connects ideas to real-world impact, helping individuals and organizations bring purposeful concepts to life.

She has led workshops, trainings, and sessions focused on leveraging creativity and technology to drive innovative thinking, collaborating with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges. Committed to building bridges between different perspectives, she thrives on turning bold ideas into actionable strategies that yield meaningful, sustainable impact in both the short and long term. Her aim is always to bring people together in ways that spark self-discovery, creative expression, and personal liberation—ultimately empowering every individual to step fully into their potential.

Alongside these roles, Michelle is an author, artist, and podcaster, using storytelling and creative expression to explore themes of purpose, resilience, and modern innovative work. Her multidisciplinary path reflects a commitment to curiosity, integrity, and designing a life that aligns with her values, vision of success, and purpose.

With experience across multiple sectors and creative fields, Michelle brings a grounded, integrated perspective to conversations about wellness, innovation, and entrepreneurship, offering insights shaped by both lived experience and intentional design.

Michelle is a portfolio careerist who intentionally lives on cross-boundary intersections, bringing together innovation, creative expression, and human well-being. As an Innovation Designer and Human Well-Being Insight Designer, she explores how peop... Show more

Meade Kincke

Meade Kincke

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies. His passion for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning has not only resulted in remarkable achievements, but has also made him a sought-after speaker at worldwide events. Meade's ability to bridge the gap between complex concepts and real-world applications makes him a unique animal.

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 compani... Show more

Toby Wagstaff

Toby Wagstaff

Toby Wagstaff is a highly skilled writer, editor, and script consultant with extensive experience in the fields of entertainment and conversational AI. Originally from the United Kingdom, he earned first-class honors in Philosophy and Modern Languages (Italian) from the University of Oxford. Now residing in New York, he continues to push the boundaries of creative storytelling and technology.

During his academic journey, Toby spent a formative year in Rome, where he attended the Università degli Studi Roma Tre. While there, he immersed himself in cinema and art history, volunteered as a teaching assistant, and directed a production of The Importance of Being Earnest. His time in Rome also allowed him to develop a passion for photography and work as an English tutor, further broadening his skill set.

After completing his degree at Oxford, Toby launched his career in London's film industry. He started by working in script analysis and production coordination at Studio 8 Productions and Peace Arch Films. His practical experience was further enhanced by an internship in post-production on the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, where he gained hands-on experience in film editing, sound mixing, and color correction.

In 2004, Toby gained his first significant production experience on the feature film Shadows in the Sun, starring Harvey Keitel and Joshua Jackson. Filmed in Tuscany and London, he served as an assistant to the producers and a translator and even took on the role of an on-screen double for the lead actor.

Later that year, Toby moved to the US to join Fierce Entertainment as a Creative Executive. In this role, he was instrumental in developing the company's first in-house feature, War, starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. His contributions also led to the expansion of the company's buyers' rep operation. Recognizing his passion for writing, Toby transitioned to a role at Original Content, where he focused on discovering and mentoring new screenwriting talent.

Toby Wagstaff eventually shifted to full-time screenwriting, with his first spec script, Arena, being optioned by Summit Entertainment in 2008. Over the years, he has continued to write and sell screenplays in various genres, including thrillers like The Day I Die and YA dramas like Break My Bones. His assignments have also included projects such as the graphic novel adaptation Shrapnel and romantic comedy rewrites for television.

In recent years, Toby has applied his writing expertise to the field of conversational AI. He has been involved in training and refining AI models for a leading tech company, using his creative skills to explore new possibilities in this emerging field. Although he believes AI will never replace the human touch in creative writing, he is excited about its potential to enhance access to information and address global challenges.

Outside of his professional life, Toby Wagstaff is passionate about music, photography, fencing, and nature exploration. He has played guitar and bass in various bands since his teenage years and was a top-ranked youth fencer in the UK, representing Oxford University. In his free time, he enjoys capturing dramatic landscapes with his 35mm SLR camera.

Toby Wagstaff is a highly skilled writer, editor, and script consultant with extensive experience in the fields of entertainment and conversational AI. Originally from the United Kingdom, he earned first-class honors in Philosophy and Modern Language... Show more

Adel En Nouri

Adel En Nouri

Adel En Nouri is a London-based entrepreneur whose career reflects his deep commitment to luxury, lifestyle, and branding. Known for his integrity, discipline, and creativity, Adel has built a name defined by excellence, compassion, and authenticity. His professional journey demonstrates how business success can be achieved without compromising ethics or humanity. For him, entrepreneurship is not just about innovation or financial gain—it is about creating meaningful connections, celebrating craftsmanship, and contributing to a better world.

Adel’s passion for luxury and lifestyle branding stems from his appreciation for artistry, culture, and design. He has developed a keen interest in fine watches and jewelry, curating an elegant collection that includes masterpieces from iconic brands such as Richard Mille, Rolex, Bulgari, and Cartier. Each piece he collects represents more than beauty or status; it embodies a story of craftsmanship, precision, and dedication. This appreciation for timeless artistry mirrors Adel’s approach to business, where attention to detail, authenticity, and purpose drive every decision he makes.

Throughout his ventures, Adel has sought to redefine luxury by emphasizing meaning over materialism. He believes that true luxury lies in experience—in the emotion a brand evokes and the connection it builds with people. His work blends cultural awareness with modern innovation, creating brands that feel both exclusive and personal. By focusing on quality and character, Adel has established himself as a respected voice in the evolving world of luxury entrepreneurship.

Beyond business, Adel is deeply committed to charity and social responsibility. Over the past five years, he has worked closely with a nonprofit organization supporting homeless individuals. His contributions go beyond financial assistance; he dedicates time to volunteering and offering hands-on help. He believes every person deserves dignity, safety, and opportunity, and he strives to make a difference wherever possible. For Adel, giving back is not an obligation but an expression of gratitude and compassion. He understands that authentic leadership is not only about guiding others in business but also about serving humanity.

Integrity forms the foundation of everything Adel En Nouri stands for. He outspoken advocate for anti-corruption and ethical leadership, recognizing that transparency is essential for fairness and progress. Adel believes that corruption damages trust, limits growth, and undermines equality. He promotes accountability and honesty through his actions and influence, encouraging others to lead with respect and moral courage. For him, integrity is not simply a professional standard but a way of life.

Adel leads a disciplined and balanced lifestyle outside his professional and philanthropic commitments. He values health, mindfulness, and travel, vital to creativity and personal growth. His experiences across cultures continue to inspire him, broadening his understanding of people and the world.

Adel En Nouri’s journey is defined by principle, compassion, and perseverance. He continues to prove that success built on integrity, kindness, and purpose not only endures but inspires. Through his vision, values, and commitment to others, he represents the essence of modern entrepreneurship—where luxury meets humanity and ambition is guided by heart.

Adel En Nouri is a London-based entrepreneur whose career reflects his deep commitment to luxury, lifestyle, and branding. Known for his integrity, discipline, and creativity, Adel has built a name defined by excellence, compassion, and authenticity.... Show more

Luís Miguel Cerqueira

Luís Miguel Cerqueira

Luís Miguel Cerqueira is a Program Manager and communicator passionate about shaping the future of work. With a career built across Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, and Program Management in tech, he currently leads initiatives that connect purpose, people, and performance across international teams. Known for his sharp storytelling and human-centered approach, Luís challenges traditional views on hiring, leadership, and career development — inspiring organizations to build spaces where belonging drives results. A Toastmasters speaker and creative strategist, he turns complex ideas into relatable stories that move people to think, feel, and act differently.

Luís Miguel Cerqueira is a Program Manager and communicator passionate about shaping the future of work. With a career built across Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, and Program Management in tech, he currently leads initiatives that connect... Show more

Carlo Gilmar Padilla Santana

Carlo Gilmar Padilla Santana

I'm a software engineer focused on promoting Erlang and Elixir in the community. I'm the founder of Visual Partner-Ship, a creative studio to mix Visual Thinking and software development as a learning approach to empower developers in their creative processes.

I'm a software engineer focused on promoting Erlang and Elixir in the community. I'm the founder of Visual Partner-Ship, a creative studio to mix Visual Thinking and software development as a learning approach to empower developers in their creative ... Show more

Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreens.

Earlier in his career Bill focused on the brand and creative side of marketing, as Art Director for The New York Times, Leo Burnett and J. Walter Thompson. Bill is a Marketo Certified Solutions Architect and has been a Marketo Certified Expert since 2014.

An avid life-long learner, Bill reads dozens of books monthly and will enthusiastically discuss anything from dirigibles to songlines.

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreen... Show more

Egharevba Stephanie

Egharevba Stephanie

I help organizations and communities design and implement inclusive environments where everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the opportunity to thrive. My work is rooted in the belief that inclusion is a catalyst for innovation and that empowering people to contribute their unique talents can lead to meaningful, systemic change.

Through my role as an advocate for disability inclusion, I support organizations in building strategies that prioritize accessibility and equity, ensuring that no one is left behind. I bring a data driven and empathetic approach to problem solving, enabling me to design solutions that address systemic barriers and create long term impact.

Additionally, I am committed to continuous learning and personal growth, both for myself and those I work with. My mission is to drive progress by helping individuals and organizations cultivate inclusive practices that unlock potential and create lasting value in the tech industry and beyond.

I help organizations and communities design and implement inclusive environments where everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the opportunity to thrive. My work is rooted in the belief that inclusion is a catalyst for innovation and that ... Show more

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