Cheryl Cantafio is an IT professional, poet and prose writer, and podcast host. She has a talent and enthusiasm for amplifying IT’s people, story, knowledge, and culture. Cheryl has spent most of her career improving the customer experience by helping internal and external customers solve business problems. She takes pride in assisting people find their stories, voices, and words.

Cheryl has worked in different IT roles for over 25 years. In 2022, she became a host for the You Only Go Once podcast. Her book, My Stay with the Sisters: Poems, is her debut as an author and poet.

She lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her husband and two mischievous mini-dachshunds.

Cheryl Cantafio is an IT professional, poet and prose writer, and podcast host. She has a talent and enthusiasm for amplifying IT’s people, story, knowledge, and culture. Cheryl has spent most of her career improving the customer experience by helpin... Show more

Phan has been part of the fandom since 2010. He currently works in the broadcast world as a producer and has done everything both behind and in front of the microphone / camera. He's the current head of the AV department of FE as well as the Operations Lead for Fierce Furries TO, a Toronto based furry event.

Phan has been part of the fandom since 2010. He currently works in the broadcast world as a producer and has done everything both behind and in front of the microphone / camera. He's the current head of the AV department of FE as well as the Operatio... Show more

Timo Kiuru is a global creative director. He travels around the world to speak to professional audiences, is a best-selling author, and his observations are published in several international publications. Timo is a Connect Corporate Magazine 40 Under 40 award winner and has been nominated for Speaker of the Year in Finland.

Listen to Timo speak at BookTimo.com

Timo Kiuru is a global creative director. He travels around the world to speak to professional audiences, is a best-selling author, and his observations are published in several international publications. Timo is a Connect Corporate Magazine 40 Unde... Show more

Wafiya Bukhari: Where marketing prowess meets the world of affordable floor wall tiling works in dubai . With a proven track record, she orchestrates campaigns that showcase our company's exceptional services and products. Let's embark on a journey of design and marketing excellence!

Wafiya Bukhari: Where marketing prowess meets the world of affordable floor wall tiling works in dubai . With a proven track record, she orchestrates campaigns that showcase our company's exceptional services and products. Let's embark on a journey o... Show more

Described by colleagues as "An Engineer's Engineer," Derek's passion for programming ignited at age 12 and has been unwavering ever since. Beyond focusing on simplicity when crafting solutions and applying design patterns, SOLID principles, and XP practices, his commitment to foundational values shapes Derek's dedication to top-tier software engineering, automated testing, and fostering cohesive teams. His aim? To inspire innovation and drive impactful product creation through his engineering endeavors and the teams he cultivates.

Despite being American, Derek embarked on a transformative journey that led him to Japan, where he spent nearly 15 years leveraging his programming prowess and honing his Japanese language skills. Beyond code, he's a seasoned drummer, nurtures his physical well-being through strength training and cycling, delves into audiobooks and podcasts for mental enrichment, and cherishes his newest role as a father.

Described by colleagues as "An Engineer's Engineer," Derek's passion for programming ignited at age 12 and has been unwavering ever since. Beyond focusing on simplicity when crafting solutions and applying design patterns, SOLID principles, and XP pr... Show more

Design and Code are my pillars

Design and Code are my pillars Show more

I’m a UX Architect at Salesforce, helping build world-class customer experience tools.

For me, experience design is a strategy for creating positive change in the world for others—not in a vague sense, but a literal one.

Transparency, feedback, and accountability are critical components of any equitable system we build in the world. Great design work treats these components as requirements for success and leverages them to better ensure human-centered outcomes.

I put this perspective to work through experience design, thoughtful presentations, and lots of experimentation.

I’m a UX Architect at Salesforce, helping build world-class customer experience tools. For me, experience design is a strategy for creating positive change in the world for others—not in a vague sense, but a literal one. Transparency, feedback,... Show more

Jessica Ellis-Wilson, FACMPE, is the founder and principal of Practical Management & Leadership Consulting. Jessica also serves as Chair of the National Diversity Committee for American Mensa, Co-Chair for the Divisions of Practice Management and Compliance for the Nan Gallagher Law Group, Managing and Artistic Director of the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company, and co-Managing Producer for Danu Pictures.

A Board-Certified Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a Past President of Massachusetts/Rhode Island MGMA, Jessica has guided myriad organizations through periods of uncertainty and upheaval, collaborating with leadership teams to bring about transformative change. Jessica offers leadership consulting, executive coaching, organizational growth, and cultural transformation, with a special focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as facilitating leadership development workshops and Board and Executive retreats.

Jessica is regularly invited to speak nationally on a variety of healthcare, leadership, and humanitarian topics.

Jessica Ellis-Wilson, FACMPE, is the founder and principal of Practical Management & Leadership Consulting. Jessica also serves as Chair of the National Diversity Committee for American Mensa, Co-Chair for the Divisions of Practice Management and Com... Show more

First computer owned: Intel running Windows 3.1.
First programming language: Pascal.
First time I realised being a [good] programmer is (way) more about being able to work well with other people than writing code: late 2010, aprox. 3 years after starting to work as a programmer.
Since then I've made "Learn. Develop. Teach." my mantra and tried my best to live up to it.

First computer owned: Intel running Windows 3.1. First programming language: Pascal. First time I realised being a [good] programmer is (way) more about being able to work well with other people than writing code: late 2010, aprox. 3 years after s... Show more

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a seasoned, self-driven serial entrepreneur with a number of exits, and over two decades of experience spanning diverse sectors, including aerospace, fintech, AI, and biotech. He is the visionary Founder and CEO of Nomad Fulcrum, a groundbreaking project in the form of an Inflation-Resistant Stablecoin and RWA-secured DeFi protocol, presented as a Tokenized Fully Swiss-Regulated Hedge Fund. Micro, Macro & Crypto economy expert, DeFi maximalist, Mentor & Influencer.

Assisted numerous companies, including GameSwift, Animal Concerts, Nakamoto Games, Cookie3, and more. Moreover, he has been instrumental in integrating blockchain into traditional market businesses, collaborating with major players such as banks, gaming and entertainment sectors. As a hyperactive public speaker and fervent crypto evangelist, Paweł is a sought-after presence at major global conferences like NFT NYC, AIBC, Web Summit, ETH Events, Token2049, Zebu Live, Consensus etc. He is equally dedicated to local initiatives, regularly participating in events like Crypto Mondays, local community meetups, and engaging with audiences on platforms like Twitter Spaces, all in a bid to bring crypto and blockchain technologies to the masses.

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a seasoned, self-driven serial entrepreneur with a number of exits, and over two decades of experience spanning diverse sectors, including aerospace, fintech, AI, and biotech. He is the visionary Founder and CEO of Nomad Fulcrum... Show more

Experienced Founder and CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Communication, NFT Experts, NFT Creator and Collector, Management, Leadership, and Presentations. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in International Business from Schiller International University.

Experienced Founder and CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Communication, NFT Experts, NFT Creator and Collector, Management, Leadership, and Presentations. Strong business devel... Show more

Linda is an Interfaith and Religious Science Minister serving as Assistant Minister at Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago. Having experienced the benefits of her own transformation, Linda is called to support others on their spiritual journeys. She has developed classes, workshops, and content on a variety of personal growth topics, offers compassionate leadership and conscious living coaching, hypnotherapy, spiritual care, and bereavement support. Linda draws on the synergy of her training, intuition, and proprietary processes, supporting you to connect with your inner knowing, both to effect change and to find peace with 'what is'. Her empathy, compassion, creativity, and skills elicit powerful corrective experiences, guiding you to transform limiting beliefs, establish inspired actions for immediate application to your life, and bring your fullest expression into the world. Linda sees individual clients and leads transformative group experiences on a variety of personal growth topics including her proprietary content, Uncover the Spirit of Your Brand, Awaken Your Purpose, and Finding Flow Through Creativity. Linda is an artist, speaker, truth seeker and teacher with the honor of companioning clients through life’s greatest transitions.

Linda is an Interfaith and Religious Science Minister serving as Assistant Minister at Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago. Having experienced the benefits of her own transformation, Linda is called to support others on their spiritual journeys. ... Show more

Derick David is a Filipino digital artist, product designer, and tech journalist. He was previously a digital assets writer for Forbes and a founding product designer of NYC-based Rain, a Brex-type product for crypto. Derick was raised in Bologna, Italy and speaks fluent Italian..

Derick David is a Filipino digital artist, product designer, and tech journalist. He was previously a digital assets writer for Forbes and a founding product designer of NYC-based Rain, a Brex-type product for crypto. Derick was raised in Bologna, It... Show more

Michelle has over 20 years of accounting experience across the spectrum of organizations and has received distinction awards for her work in helping to design, first of their kind, automated systems and government relations.

She is also an accomplished artist, and her work has been displayed at Art Basel Miami, Burning Man festival, and in numerous solo and group shows around the United States.

She has been studying blockchain, smart contract, and AI technology since 2012. She joined the team at BasedAF to create a content monster aimed at tackling the story of the Metaverse from the inside out with high concept Web2 friendly stories with a universal appeal.

Michelle has over 20 years of accounting experience across the spectrum of organizations and has received distinction awards for her work in helping to design, first of their kind, automated systems and government relations. She is also an accomp... Show more

Nominated designer of the week by one of Nigeria's leading Tech startups, HerTechTrail Academy, Divine Chinyere Ezendiokwere is a passionate and admirable product designer and content creator. With a background in content writing and storytelling, her career expands over several industries including volunteering, teen advocacy, public speaking, and lifestyle.

Divine is a graduate of Plant Science and Biotechnology from a Nigerian university. She is a leadership builder who delivers high-energy keynote presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life.

Oh, did we mention that she is from Anambra and a lastborn? Why does it matter? Well, it means that she's a bit mischievous, pretty witty, and a little cheeky. She is also an unofficial food lover... and an enthusiastic adventurer.

Nominated designer of the week by one of Nigeria's leading Tech startups, HerTechTrail Academy, Divine Chinyere Ezendiokwere is a passionate and admirable product designer and content creator. With a background in content writing and storytelling, he... Show more

After a previous career as a classical musician, I have spent the last 20+ years coding the full stack as an independent software developer and business owner. From Classic ASP, through Php, Python, NodeJS and for the last several years focusing on front-end-only development, blockchain and web3. Always pushing the envelope to see what else is possible.

After a previous career as a classical musician, I have spent the last 20+ years coding the full stack as an independent software developer and business owner. From Classic ASP, through Php, Python, NodeJS and for the last several years focusing on f... Show more

Andrew Schiffman, Head of Artist Relations at LGND Music, an NFT music platform. He was previously the Vice President of Business Development at YellowHeart, a NFT Ticketing and Marketplace platform and Music partnership Ambassador at Rally.io.
He has over 20 years in the music industry working at various global companies like MTV, VEVO and UMG. His passion for music and tech allowed Andrew to become a master programming strategist and curator across platforms from broadcast to digital. He has worked on many groundbreaking campaigns, events, series and album releases from the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV2 120 Minutes and artists like Muse, Linkin Park, J. Cole and The Black Keys.

Andrew Schiffman, Head of Artist Relations at LGND Music, an NFT music platform. He was previously the Vice President of Business Development at YellowHeart, a NFT Ticketing and Marketplace platform and Music partnership Ambassador at Rally.io. He ... Show more

Apasionado de la tecnología, pero ante todo padre.

Galardonado con el MVP en la categoría de development technologies

Me gusta colaborar en la medida de lo posible con la comunidad, sobre todo subiendo vídeos para la comunidad hispana en mi canal de Youtube.

Actualmente estoy desempeñando tareas de Arquitecto de software en Prodware, aplicando buenas practicas en flujos de trabajo.

Llevo bastante tiempo colaborando con proyectos para Microsoft, donde cada día es un reto

Apasionado de la tecnología, pero ante todo padre. Galardonado con el MVP en la categoría de development technologies Me gusta colaborar en la medida de lo posible con la comunidad, sobre todo subiendo vídeos para la comunidad hispana en mi can... Show more

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