Qin En Looi is a Principal at Saison Capital where he actively leads pre-seed and seed investments in web3 startups globally, with a focus in Southeast Asia and India. To-date, he has invested in more than 30+ web3 companies, and actively supports them in community building, branding and recruiting.

Qin En was previously the Co-Founder and COO at Glints, the leading talent ecosystem in Southeast Asia. During his tenure, he was recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneurs 27 Under 27 for being one of the youngest founders to have raised venture capital in Southeast Asia.

In his personal time, Qin En is also the creator and host of Parents in Tech, a podcast for parents in Southeast Asia that has topped charts in Singapore, Indonesia and Philippines.

Qin En Looi is a Principal at Saison Capital where he actively leads pre-seed and seed investments in web3 startups globally, with a focus in Southeast Asia and India. To-date, he has invested in more than 30+ web3 companies, and actively supports th... Show more

Jorge Cristopher Delgado Ramirez, es ecuatoriano y radica en el Cantón Machala - El Oro - Ecuador. Es Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación especialización Docencia en Informatica por la Universidad Técnica de Machala. Magister en Tecnología e Innovación Educativa por la Universidad Casa Grande de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Actualmente cursa el Doctorado en Educación por la Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Perú. Ha sido profesor de educación general básica en los niveles de básica media y superior además de bachillerato impartiendo la asignatura de informática desde el año 2009, en la actualidad es docente ocasional a tiempo completo en la Universidad Técnica de Machala impartiendo la cátedra de Tecnología Educativa a diferentes carreras de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, a esto se puede mencionar que ha participado de proyectos de servicio a la comunidad desde la vinculación universitaria. Es miembro del Grupo de Tecnología Educativa GTE de la Universidad Tecnica de Machala y mentor del Grupo de Investigación en Pedagogía y Tecnología Educativa GIPTEDU.

Jorge Cristopher Delgado Ramirez, es ecuatoriano y radica en el Cantón Machala - El Oro - Ecuador. Es Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación especialización Docencia en Informatica por la Universidad Técnica de Machala. Magister en Tecnología e Innov... Show more

Julie Gerber is a visionary at the forefront of merging music, health, and virtual reality to shape dynamic, collaborative communities. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Julie co-founded Meloscene, a forward-thinking start-up that combines artistic innovation with cutting-edge technology. Her background as a Certified Health Education Specialist and possession of a Master of Public Health degree from Loma Linda University infuses her approach with unique depth and perspective.
Julie's journey spans beyond traditional boundaries, touching diverse international health projects alongside award-winning institutions such as Cedars-Sinai and Management Sciences for Health. Her footprint stretches across the US, Mexico, Haiti, and the Philippines, exemplifying her unwavering dedication to fostering community growth.
Beyond her tangible contributions, Julie envisions and brings to life thriving virtual communities. Her fusion of real-world community development strategies with virtual reality technologies bridges the gap between human interaction and technological advancement. By nurturing authentic human connections through technology, Julie carves a path for thriving digital communities that redefine collaboration. Her insights, experiences, and pioneering spirit promise to inspire and revolutionize our understanding of collaborative community building in an ever-evolving world.

Julie Gerber is a visionary at the forefront of merging music, health, and virtual reality to shape dynamic, collaborative communities. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Julie co-founded Meloscene, a forward-thinking start-up th... Show more

Gary Keeler is a pioneer of the Enterprise Design space focused on improving workers' lives at scale.

The idea that every second count drives him. The impact reaches across clients from Amazon and Walmart to Medtronic and Dell. They are raising the bar for what internal applications can be.

With over ten years of experience leading multi-functional teams, Gary is a leader in both innovation and execution.

Gary Keeler is a pioneer of the Enterprise Design space focused on improving workers' lives at scale. The idea that every second count drives him. The impact reaches across clients from Amazon and Walmart to Medtronic and Dell. They are raising th... Show more

Christine is a creator interested in the intersection of design and public health. Her work merges co-creation practices, health communication methods, and public health principles to work with community partners to design solutions for health equity issues in St. Louis. She's also a die-hard art history nerd who visits as many museums as she can, backpacks and hikes, and watches Star Trek. As a Midwest transplant, Christine is still learning how to navigate life without the ocean by her side. A recent graduate of the Sam Fox School of Visual Arts & Design at Washington University in St. Louis, she remains on campus, working with Professor Penina Acayo Laker at the Health Communication Design Studio.

Christine is a creator interested in the intersection of design and public health. Her work merges co-creation practices, health communication methods, and public health principles to work with community partners to design solutions for health equity... Show more

Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken over 300 times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent kids. Dr. Zakreski is a member of Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC), and Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He is the co-founder of The Neurodiversity Collective: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an... Show more

👷🏾‍♂️ Mike Kalya is a 24-year-old highly motivated and multi-talented individual who is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Kenyatta University (5th Year). He is a hardworking student who is dedicated to achieving success in both his academic and professional pursuits. Despite his busy schedule, he has maintained good grades and has participated in several team projects and activities in school. In addition to his studies, Mike is an entrepreneur, artist, and graphic designer, and actively seeks out opportunities for personal and professional growth.

👷🏾‍♂️ Mike Kalya is a 24-year-old highly motivated and multi-talented individual who is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Kenyatta University (5th Year). He is a hardworking student who is dedicated to achieving success in both hi... Show more

Kawika Valentine is a highly accomplished technology executive, UX design innovator, and strong leader with an impressive track record of releasing best-in-class software. He currently serves as the Vice President of Technology at a leading technology company, where he leads a team of talented engineers and designers to develop and implement innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.

Throughout his career, Kawika has established himself as a forward-thinking leader who is not afraid to take risks and push boundaries. He is known for his ability to inspire and motivate his team to achieve their full potential, and his leadership has been instrumental in driving the success of numerous projects.

Kawika is also a UX design innovator, with a keen understanding of how to create aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly products. He has a passion for using technology to enhance people's lives and has been recognized for his innovative design work.

In addition to his leadership and design expertise, Kawika is a seasoned technologist with deep technical knowledge in software development and engineering. He has a proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget, while also ensuring the highest level of quality.

Overall, Kawika Valentine is a dynamic and visionary leader who has made significant contributions to the technology industry. His passion for innovation, commitment to excellence, and dedication to his team make him a valuable asset to any organization.

Kawika is a Full Sail University alumni with a Bachelor of Science in Media Design. He is an active mentor not only within his community but with designers around the globe. He is the founder of "ATL UXD", a UX fellowship group located in Atlanta, Georgia. Kawika continues his community outreach through speaking engagements and workshops.

Kawika Valentine is a highly accomplished technology executive, UX design innovator, and strong leader with an impressive track record of releasing best-in-class software. He currently serves as the Vice President of Technology at a leading technolog... Show more

Stephen Haunts is a Pluralsight Author, Writer, and trainer. Stephen has had a long career working in computer games, banks, retail finance, insurance and healthcare and is now passionate about helping other developers, and professionals succeed in their careers.

Stephen has authored over 25 courses for Pluralsight, written a books such as The Art of Conversation, The Path to Freedom - Running a Business for the Reluctant Entrepreneur, and Powerful Presentations for Apress.

Stephen is also an experienced public speaker who has presented at conferences and private events all over the world.

Stephen Haunts is a Pluralsight Author, Writer, and trainer. Stephen has had a long career working in computer games, banks, retail finance, insurance and healthcare and is now passionate about helping other developers, and professionals succeed in t... Show more

Aletheia is currently Manager of Design Operations at Zapier, a tech leader in the no-code automation space. She is responsible for optimizing design teams’ workflows, building a strong design community, and championing design’s business impact across Zapier’s Product org and Brand Studio team. She formerly led the program management and helped drive an evolution of Ceridian’s new design system Everest, as well as established a new Design team focused on accessibility and research at the Government of Canada. In her logged off hours, Aletheia likes to play amateur tennis with her partner, hone her digital drawing skills on the iPad, and admire custom woodwork pieces. She currently lives in Quebec, Canada.

Aletheia is currently Manager of Design Operations at Zapier, a tech leader in the no-code automation space. She is responsible for optimizing design teams’ workflows, building a strong design community, and championing design’s business impact acros... Show more

With 20+ yrs of experience in education, nonprofits, & leadership, Nichole Myles weaves compelling storytelling together with experience & expertise to engage listeners in a journey of self-discovery – the ups & downs of growth – & what it really takes to come back personally & professionally. Nichole doesn’t just speak about post-traumatic growth, trauma-informed practices, & resilience: she’s lived it.
Myles has an M.A in i/o psychology, & certifications in Trauma and Resilience, Nonprofit Management, & DEI. She hones poignant stories into opportunities to reveal critical steps for growth, triumph, & how to lean into the future. Her frameworks, methods, & tools help participants turn trauma into transformation.
Nichole’s TEDx talk, ‘Lessons I’ve learned from the people who don’t like me’ has been viewed over 83,000 times. She works across industries as an ‘expert companion’ in the position of speaker, consultant, or coach, helping move clients from ‘survivorship’ to ‘thrivorship’.

With 20+ yrs of experience in education, nonprofits, & leadership, Nichole Myles weaves compelling storytelling together with experience & expertise to engage listeners in a journey of self-discovery – the ups & downs of growth – & what it really tak... Show more

Mieisha Musawwir, Licensed international educator and three time award winning makeup artist, with over twenty years of experience in the beauty industry. Returning 2nd place winner from 2015 Makeup competition.

Mieisha Musawwir, Licensed international educator and three time award winning makeup artist, with over twenty years of experience in the beauty industry. Returning 2nd place winner from 2015 Makeup competition. Show more

Android, Comedy, Design, People.

Android, Comedy, Design, People. Show more

Maryam (also known as Maz) has 9+ years of experience across sustainable fashion supply chain and brand creation (having started her first company in this space in 2011), startup-scale-up operations, product, growth and most recently VC investing in D2C, SaaS, Impact and Creator Economy verticals.​ Maryam has been involved in the Blockchain space since 2015, and is now building Crowdmuse, creator on-chain infrastructure for designers, brands and their communities. Get in touch via Twitter (https://twitter.com/mmazco) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-mazraei/)

Maryam (also known as Maz) has 9+ years of experience across sustainable fashion supply chain and brand creation (having started her first company in this space in 2011), startup-scale-up operations, product, growth and most recently VC investing in ... Show more

Growing up in a country with such a wide gap amongst income classes, I've always felt drawn to industries that offer a solution.

In pursuit of these solutions I've found my place in Web 3.0, allowing me direct access to an ever-changing landscape of innovation capable of closing the digital divide and acting as an engine of socio-economic change.

I have been an avid participant and builder in the NFT and wider Web3 space for almost 3 years. In that time I have helped multiple projects and platforms form and implement roadmaps that have consistently resulted in successful ventures.

I believe I have some value to share and I love nothing more than sharing what I know as well as learning what I don't.

Growing up in a country with such a wide gap amongst income classes, I've always felt drawn to industries that offer a solution. In pursuit of these solutions I've found my place in Web 3.0, allowing me direct access to an ever-changing landscape... Show more

Software engineer de formation, j'ai commencé mon aventure dans la data côté R&D avant de basculer du côté Ops-cure...

J'ai travaillé sur l'ensemble du pipeline ML et propose aujourd'hui mon expertise aux entreprises pour intégrer efficacement les principes du MLOps à leur organisation.

Software engineer de formation, j'ai commencé mon aventure dans la data côté R&D avant de basculer du côté Ops-cure... J'ai travaillé sur l'ensemble du pipeline ML et propose aujourd'hui mon expertise aux entreprises pour intégrer efficacement le... Show more

Rev. Dr. Michael Curcuru is Minister at Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living in Apple Valley, CA, and a staff minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Palm Springs, CA.

His book Heartlight – Illusion to Illumination – Honoring Soul Whispers Within advocates, we become our own participant, preacher, and parachute. He is currently writing his second book Saying Hello to Goodbye – Befriending the Arc of Transition.

He and his husband, Ross live in Palm Springs, CA, with their dog J.J. They have a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren. They love traveling, mountain hiking, and exploring life. Rev. Michael’s favorite quote is from Emerson “The ancestor of every action is a thought.”

Rev. Dr. Michael Curcuru is Minister at Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living in Apple Valley, CA, and a staff minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Palm Springs, CA. His book Heartlight – Illusion to Illumination – Honoring Soul Whisper... Show more

I’m a mission-driven product designer focused on solving problems by experimenting with research, interaction design, and design system. I have experience building products from zero to one and scaling multiple products for fast-growing companies in Southeast Asia.

I’m a mission-driven product designer focused on solving problems by experimenting with research, interaction design, and design system. I have experience building products from zero to one and scaling multiple products for fast-growing companies in ... Show more

Danwen is a Design Manager at Vyond on the product team. Currently serving as a Design Manager at Vyond in Taiwan, where you lead a team of designers and user researchers, design product strategies based on user research, and ensure design quality and consistency across the product experience

She brings 10 years of experience in user experience (UX) and user research to her role.

She enjoys finding problems, discovering insights and setting the motion towards transformation that helps users. Sometimes she feels like a detective getting to hear people’s stories and put the pieces together to solve the case.

Danwen is a Design Manager at Vyond on the product team. Currently serving as a Design Manager at Vyond in Taiwan, where you lead a team of designers and user researchers, design product strategies based on user research, and ensure design quality an... Show more

Josue has been working in the software industry for the past 11 years as a developer, team leader, and business consultant. He is currently based in Germany and has worked for various companies creating and measuring mobile and web products for a range of industries such as real estate, retail, healthcare systems, consumer packaged goods, and animal health. He has used different technologies to track, analyze, and understand user behavior and markets.

Josue enjoys sharing his knowledge and has actively participated as an organizer in various developer communities across Mexico, the United States, and Germany. He has conducted workshops and written articles related to data analysis and technology, leveraging the Google Developer Experts platform to reach a wider audience and help people around the world access and learn in a practical way.

Josue has been working in the software industry for the past 11 years as a developer, team leader, and business consultant. He is currently based in Germany and has worked for various companies creating and measuring mobile and web products for a ran... Show more

With over twenty-five years affiliated with multiple not-for-profit organizations including Pitzer College and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Mr. Broidy currently is Director of Operations of Jewish Humanitarian Response and START-OPP. He also sits on the board of the Second Chance Foundation. He is an alum of Yale University, Pitzer College, and Harvard-Westlake School.

With over twenty-five years affiliated with multiple not-for-profit organizations including Pitzer College and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Mr. Broidy currently is Director of Operations of Jewish Humanitarian Response and START-OPP. He also sits on... Show more

Robin Arzon is a cultural icon, VP/Head Instructor at Peloton, MasterClass Instructor on Mental Strength, Fortune 40 Under 40, 27x marathoner, 2x New York Times Best Selling Author, and the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazine’s “Daring to Disrupt” Award

Robin Arzon is a cultural icon, VP/Head Instructor at Peloton, MasterClass Instructor on Mental Strength, Fortune 40 Under 40, 27x marathoner, 2x New York Times Best Selling Author, and the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazine’s “Daring to Disrup... Show more

Wesley Ellul is a serial entrepreneur, and technology consultant to Web2 companies on Digital marketing, Gamification, and Creator Economies in the Emerging tech space. MTV, Nickelodeon & Country Music Television founder, Nyhl Henson has likened him to “Ted Turner when he entered the cable business”. 



Wesley focuses on helping organisations understand how to make practical use of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, NFTs, and Metaverse to achieve real world results. Whether to improve business efficiency, create community or improve their bottom line. Clients include Light & Wonder, SiGMA, AIBC, MFC Global Films, Quizando as well as the University of Oxford. Wesley also an Advisor to DEGA and Jade City.

Wesley Ellul is a serial entrepreneur, and technology consultant to Web2 companies on Digital marketing, Gamification, and Creator Economies in the Emerging tech space. MTV, Nickelodeon & Country Music Television founder, Nyhl Henson has likened him ... Show more

Marc Moglen, MBA is a pioneer in Music NFT strategies. A former musicology researcher at the University of Leipzig, he is focused on advancing the music industry by developing next-generation strategies for music distribution via NFTs. He is the former SVP of Retail at a Music NFT Marketplace, and was Project Lead at Water & Music, authoring a 5000-word report on genres in Web3 Music, interviewing 20 prominent artists. He recently delivered a Masterclass on Music NFTs to a Palestine music incubator for 40 artists. He is currently being commissioned to write more articles in the Music NFT space. A seasoned business development professional for technology firms, he is a singer-songwriter and bassist, dedicated to onboarding high-caliber musicians to Web3 by supporting their NFT sales.

Marc Moglen, MBA is a pioneer in Music NFT strategies. A former musicology researcher at the University of Leipzig, he is focused on advancing the music industry by developing next-generation strategies for music distribution via NFTs. He is the fo... Show more

James is an experienced investor and entrepreneur in the digital assets space who founded DFG in 2015 and co-founded Jsquare in 2021. He is an early investor in companies like LedgerX, CoinList, and Circle. James is also an early investor and supporter of Polkadot and Kusama Network. In addition, he contributes substantially to the ecosystem through capital allocation, donations, and actively supporting the Parachain Auctions.

James is an experienced investor and entrepreneur in the digital assets space who founded DFG in 2015 and co-founded Jsquare in 2021. He is an early investor in companies like LedgerX, CoinList, and Circle. James is also an early investor and support... Show more

Bay Area Native. Grew up in Oakland Ca and graduated from Five Keys Charter School here in San Francisco. I am a current entrepreneur with my own business printing and designing apparel at Ship Tech Prints. I am also a software engineer at Accenture here in San Francisco. I focus on creating projects to uplift underrepresented communities. As the first one to break into tech in my family, I plan to use technology to help me create generational wealth.

Bay Area Native. Grew up in Oakland Ca and graduated from Five Keys Charter School here in San Francisco. I am a current entrepreneur with my own business printing and designing apparel at Ship Tech Prints. I am also a software engineer at Accenture ... Show more

I’m Sandra Sanz, the Head of Product Design at Equals Money.

My passion for product design stems from a desire to solve problems, bring people together and create high-impact solutions that make a real difference.I’ve worked in design for over 15 years and, in that time, have played an important role in every stage of bringing a new proposition to market - from research and development through to execution and launch. I’m curious and driven which is why I have been a key creative stakeholder throughout my career, helping to build the pillars of design culture and influence strategic direction.

An interesting fact about me is that my family and I have developed our own secret language. The three of us all grew up in different countries, which means how we talk at home is a blend of three languages that nobody else understands!

I’m Sandra Sanz, the Head of Product Design at Equals Money. My passion for product design stems from a desire to solve problems, bring people together and create high-impact solutions that make a real difference.I’ve worked in design for over 15... Show more

Astrid Pilla is Founder and Chief Metaverse Officer of Meta Fashion House, & Co-founder of 3DMetaDress.com. She is also a Web3 & Metaverse producer primarily for fashion and beauty brands. Astrid comes from a business/ entrepreneurial background & spent 15 years building a luxury orthodontic practice in the Washington, DC area. She is also a high-performance driving instructor.
Astrid has been educating and guiding brands and their teams for the past 2 years in understanding the technology of NFTs and how integrating web3 can benefit business and charitable goals long-term, and how to go about implementing a web3 plan in manageable steps.
The dialogue around fashion and beauty NFTs, and particularly digital fashion, beauty, and wellness, and building community around self expression and identity, are hot topics that Astrid is excited to explore during this year's NFT.NYC.
Astrid is also Co-Founder of 3DMetaDress.com, a sustainable 3d printed phygital fashion product honoring 300 women in Web3 and STEM, debuting at NFT.NYC 2023.

Astrid Pilla is Founder and Chief Metaverse Officer of Meta Fashion House, & Co-founder of 3DMetaDress.com. She is also a Web3 & Metaverse producer primarily for fashion and beauty brands. Astrid comes from a business/ entrepreneurial background & ... Show more

DesignOps Enthusiast with 10+ years of experience working in B2B and B2C industries in both SMBs and enterprise size organizations.

While at EPAM worked with design department heads to create DesignOps discipline that could be sold as an additional service offering of the company. Now working with the design leaders within the company to formulate this expertise stream and determine ways to introduce (and sell) it to the clients. This initiative has also been selected on Hack from Home Challenge by Arkadiy Dobkin.

Qualifications: essential practices of UX and prototyping with technical background, leading research activities to discover key user needs and business objectives, deep understanding of design management, and product management mindset.

Overall, I would describe myself as a team leader with a passion to simplify and automate processes. I strive for achieving product success with innovative ideas to address a wide range of user and business challenges. Driving new initiatives and lighting up people around.

DesignOps Enthusiast with 10+ years of experience working in B2B and B2C industries in both SMBs and enterprise size organizations. While at EPAM worked with design department heads to create DesignOps discipline that could be sold as an additiona... Show more

Alessandro S. Capezza aka @AlexNomads is a former community growth and partnership development at The Sandbox, currently Global Head of Ecosystem Partnerships at LandVault, the largest developer of the Metaverse (clients: MasterCard, Heineken World of Women, Standard Chartered). His goal: onboarding the next million people in the metaverse, blockchain and web3.

Alessandro S. Capezza aka @AlexNomads is a former community growth and partnership development at The Sandbox, currently Global Head of Ecosystem Partnerships at LandVault, the largest developer of the Metaverse (clients: MasterCard, Heineken World o... Show more