Arts

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

Ganna (Anna) Domnina

Ganna (Anna) Domnina

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité.
Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la transmission et le partage.
Facilitatrice épanouie, j’aime accompagner les collectifs avec une approche ludique et bienveillante.
Formée à la Communication Non Violente (CNV) et à la parentalité alternative selon Faber & Mazlish.

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité. Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la tr... Show more

Favour Mustapha

Favour Mustapha

I’ve spent the last six years at the intersection of design, social impact & engineering, creating human-centered products & initiatives that drive change. My engineering foundation & leadership in digital design fuel my mission to use creativity & technology for global impact.

I’ve spent the last six years at the intersection of design, social impact & engineering, creating human-centered products & initiatives that drive change. My engineering foundation & leadership in digital design fuel my mission to use creativity & t... Show more

Desiree Acosta

Desiree Acosta

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My work focuses on using tech thoughtfully to amplify Indigenous knowledge, voices, and resilience.

Currently, I serve as President of Natives in Tech, a national nonprofit where I lead efforts to connect Native communities to technology through mentorship, education, and culturally-rooted innovation. I also work as a Cultural Technologist for a Federally Recognized Tribe, designing and implementing STEAM education initiatives, digital storytelling projects, and grant-funded programs that expand youth access to Tribal knowledge systems.

🔹 Core Values: Indigenous self-determination, ethical storytelling, cultural preservation, and community-driven innovation.
🔹 Key Strengths: Program development, digital education strategy, grant writing, cross-sector partnerships, cultural technology leadership, instructional design, eLearning technical development, learning management system integration, professional voice over coordination, evaluation and assessment, multimedia and document design

I am passionate about growing projects where Indigenous sovereignty, education, and technology converge. I’m seeking opportunities to scale my impact — leading broader initiatives that strengthen community agency, uplift Native voices, and build future-ready infrastructure for the next generations.

In my day job I am a Cultural Technologist with 15+ years of experience bridging journalism, technology, and Indigenous community leadership. My work lives where cultural preservation meets innovation: building pathways for Indigenous self-determination through education, storytelling, and digital solutions.

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My wor... Show more

Krishnan Narayanan

Krishnan Narayanan

Bangalore, India native, worked in the software Industry for 30+ years, the first generation of Programmers to come out of the Bangalore IT setup.
Chose to move to the mountains primarily for quality of life, but also help create a Software ecosystem where none existed, but plenty of local talent who move to the cities for work.

Bangalore, India native, worked in the software Industry for 30+ years, the first generation of Programmers to come out of the Bangalore IT setup. Chose to move to the mountains primarily for quality of life, but also help create a Software ecosyste... Show more

Yaamin Mohamed

Yaamin Mohamed

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations, collaborate, testing among designers, stakeholders, and developers, as there Global Partnerships lead, working on there education and awareness initiatives across the globe.

In his free time, he works on his own startup called Sparkhub (https://www.sparkhub.mv), a company working on empowering the Maldives startup culture.

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations,... Show more

Tom Kozačinski

Tom Kozačinski

Tom is an experienced digital product designer, speaker, mentor and stand up comedian, with over 14 years of experience across digital and organisational landscape. Currently working as a consultant with world leading brands in Out of home industry. He is a creative entrepreneur, freelance community leader, well organised problem solver and a storyteller.

Tom is an experienced digital product designer, speaker, mentor and stand up comedian, with over 14 years of experience across digital and organisational landscape. Currently working as a consultant with world leading brands in Out of home industry. ... Show more

Alexis Okechukwu

Alexis Okechukwu

I am the CEO of Aether Ink Studios, where we are disrupting the entertainment and tech industry by innovation. My journey is rooted in a passion for design, technology, entertainment, sustainability, and I am committed to pushing boundaries and shaping the future of tech and entertainment in general

I am the CEO of Aether Ink Studios, where we are disrupting the entertainment and tech industry by innovation. My journey is rooted in a passion for design, technology, entertainment, sustainability, and I am committed to pushing boundaries and shapi... Show more

Frank Schalkwijk

Frank Schalkwijk

Frank Schalkwijk is ecosystem architect en grondlegger van het foundation-denken binnen Instant Enterprise. Hij helpt organisaties bewegen van centrale sturing naar verbonden groei, en maakt complexe ecosystemen begrijpelijk via kaders, patronen en ritme, die systemisch en praktisch toepasbaar zijn. Directeur en kennisondernemer bij Polliance

Frank Schalkwijk is ecosystem architect en grondlegger van het foundation-denken binnen Instant Enterprise. Hij helpt organisaties bewegen van centrale sturing naar verbonden groei, en maakt complexe ecosystemen begrijpelijk via kaders, patronen en r... Show more

Chris Knox

Chris Knox

Chris Knox is a leader, consultant and speaker with award-winning success developing organizational learning programs, managing departments, teams, budgets, and projects. His skills include leading strategic business and operational imperative through the integration of people, process and technology; and building relationships with stakeholders and employees across all levels of an organization.

Chris employs a deep strategic insight and holistic approach to business planning, process innovation, organizational development, program/project management and sustainable operational excellence. His expertise also includes developing metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate program effectiveness. Chris is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified; and expert with MS Office applications and process improvement tools. Chris is a seasoned communicator, facilitator and coach.

Industry experience includes: Energy/Utilities, Security (Cyber/Physical), Manufacturing, Sales, Healthcare, Military/Government, Management Consulting, Real Estate and Music.

Chris Knox is a leader, consultant and speaker with award-winning success developing organizational learning programs, managing departments, teams, budgets, and projects. His skills include leading strategic business and operational imperative throug... Show more

Ellen Williams

Ellen Williams

Ellen is a queer parent of 3 and an iOS developer with a passion for supporting others and taking long walks. An educator turned developer, Ellen discovered her passion for programming while teaching her students how to code. In 2016, she took the plunge and decided to follow her passion by embarking on an iOS apprenticeship. Since then, Ellen has worked on a variety of teams creating apps for e-commerce, banking, and automotive, among other fields. She spends her free time with her family going on adventures wherever and whenever they can.

Ellen is a queer parent of 3 and an iOS developer with a passion for supporting others and taking long walks. An educator turned developer, Ellen discovered her passion for programming while teaching her students how to code. In 2016, she took the pl... Show more

Zoltan Vardy

Zoltan Vardy

Zoltan Vardy is a B2B sales advisor, author and speaker who helps founders accelerate their revenue growth by sharpening their focus and structuring their sales to scale faster.

He’s generated $2 billion in sales over his 30 years as a C-suite executive and entrepreneur and has helped 200+ startups in 26 countries close high-ticket deals using The Launch Code sales framework — also the foundation of his book on founder-led sales.

Zoltan has had successful exits as a founder and investor and is chairman of Antavo, an enterprise SaaS company. Based in London and Budapest, he empowers entrepreneurs to turn their vision into reality.

Zoltan Vardy is a B2B sales advisor, author and speaker who helps founders accelerate their revenue growth by sharpening their focus and structuring their sales to scale faster. He’s generated $2 billion in sales over his 30 years as a C-suite exe... Show more

Kayla Daurio

Kayla Daurio

Kayla Daurio is a Marketing Specialist in the swiftly changing Fashion and Business Marketing sector. She embodies creativity and innovation. Hailing from New Jersey, her early life was characterized by a deep passion for the arts and a fascination with the structured dynamics of business.

Her academic record is distinguished. Graduating Cum Laude from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2022, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Fashion Marketing and Management and a minor in Business Management/Entrepreneurship. These formative years set the stage for her future, further reinforced by obtaining an Inside LVMH Certificate, which gave her an essential understanding of luxury and its intricacies.

Currently, she channels her creativity at Bequest Funds in Sarasota, where she serves as a Marketing Specialist. She has carved out a niche in graphic design, styling, and multi-channel business marketing. Her professional journey began at Bealls Inc., where, fresh from graduation, she revitalized the team as a Creative Marketing Graphic Designer and Digital Marketing Assistant for a prominent wholesale fashion company.

With proficiency in Adobe Suite, Canva, and Procreate and an in-depth understanding of Color Theory and Product Styling, she brings imagination to life in every project. From concept to completion, her work produces compelling visuals that make a lasting impression in fashion, business, and design.

Her career highlights include leading customer-focused campaigns that significantly increased website and store traffic for Bealls Inc. By collaborating with diverse teams, she has developed innovative design concepts that conveyed a cohesive and impactful brand message. Additionally, her freelance work as a Digital Marketing Designer showcases her ability to craft engaging email campaigns and convert audiences into loyal subscribers through captivating designs and strategic social media posts.

Her love for the beach and her New Jersey roots influence her work, infusing it with a freshness and authenticity as invigorating as a morning sea breeze. Her hobbies—painting, crocheting, and creative writing—underscore her belief in expression beyond words, embodying her philosophy that design possibilities are endless.

Kayla Daurio is a Marketing Specialist in the swiftly changing Fashion and Business Marketing sector. She embodies creativity and innovation. Hailing from New Jersey, her early life was characterized by a deep passion for the arts and a fascination w... Show more

Virkein Dhar

Virkein Dhar

Virkein Dhar brings visionary ideas to life through a blend of strategic acumen and creative execution. With a training in architecture and a practice in the arts, she navigates complex challenges across sectors - from cultural programming and immersive storytelling to policy design and brand strategy.

Over 15 years, Virkein has developed a distinctive approach to problem-solving through design, that transcends traditional boundaries to create intuitive experiences. Her approach combines deep cultural sensitivity with systems-level innovation.

Virkein is a creative entrepreneur, brand strategist and design futurist. She is the founding partner at Poppy Seed Lab, an innovation consultancy that cross-pollinates approaches from strategic design, immersive storytelling, business & research, to seed resilient and climate positive futures in Asia.

Whether serving businesses, creative agencies, or social impact organisations, her work consistently delivers results that connect, resonate, and catalyse meaningful change. Her long-term interests include the future of Indian craft traditions, equitable digital public goods, narrative-driven city building, and sustainable food systems. More about her at virkein.com.

Virkein Dhar brings visionary ideas to life through a blend of strategic acumen and creative execution. With a training in architecture and a practice in the arts, she navigates complex challenges across sectors - from cultural programming and immers... Show more

Sikjunior Mrimi

Sikjunior Mrimi

I am a software engineer, system admin, and photographer with a strong background in graphics design and content creation. For the past five years, I have worked in various government ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, as well as with numerous non-governmental corporate companies, driving their social media marketing strategies. My technical expertise, combined with my creative skills, enables me to develop engaging content and effective social media campaigns.

I am a software engineer, system admin, and photographer with a strong background in graphics design and content creation. For the past five years, I have worked in various government ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, a... Show more

Nataly Rocha

Nataly Rocha

I’m a software developer working at Stack Builders with about 6 years of experience in full-stack development. I enjoy writing code, looking for new technologies, and finding solutions to problems. Music, sports, functional programming, and business are also a great part of my life.

I’m a software developer working at Stack Builders with about 6 years of experience in full-stack development. I enjoy writing code, looking for new technologies, and finding solutions to problems. Music, sports, functional programming, and business ... Show more

Cody Stepp

Cody Stepp

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets.

With decades of combined experience building software solutions, they’ve created the Systems Accelerator Manager (SAM), an AI-powered platform actively replacing the traditional real estate CRM.

With a combined background in software development, systems thinking, and experience-centered design, Mark and Cody have helped agents reclaim time, improve client experiences, and grow their businesses without burning out. Now, they’re bringing those same principles to a broader audience - proving that automation can be both powerful and personal.

Mark Stepp is a recognized leader in real estate technology, the architect behind two of the most widely adopted systems in real estate tech, with a long history of developing tools that automate complex workflows and deliver measurable business impact. Cody Stepp leads the strategy, specializes in designing AI-driven strategies that enhance efficiency and elevate customer experiences across industries.

Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge on how businesses of all sizes can leverage technology to optimize their operations, reduce manual tasks, and scale faster - making them the perfect guides for businesses looking to harness AI's transformative potential.

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets. With decades of combined experience building software solutio... Show more

Jonas Sorgenfrei

Jonas Sorgenfrei

Jonas Sorgenfrei has been a Senior FX/Pipeline TD at RISE FX in Berlin since 2020. With a strong passion for computer graphics and visual storytelling, his recent credits include The Last Voyage of the Demeter, The Matrix Resurrections, and Hawkeye. In addition to his role as Head of FX at RISE | Visual Effects Studios, Jonas shares his expertise as a Houdini and computer graphics instructor at institutions such as FH Salzburg and FH Wedel.

Jonas Sorgenfrei has been a Senior FX/Pipeline TD at RISE FX in Berlin since 2020. With a strong passion for computer graphics and visual storytelling, his recent credits include The Last Voyage of the Demeter, The Matrix Resurrections, and Hawkeye. ... Show more

Joris Quarshie

Joris Quarshie

Cedric Sookahet

Cedric Sookahet

Cedric Sookahet started his career as a graphic designer and today works at the 'Institut Français de Maurice'. He has always been a geek at heart and spent his childhood playing Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive, his early teen years playing strategic games on PC (age of empires, warcraft, starcraft to name a few) and most recently playing Indie games, esport titles and MMORPGs. In 2019, Cedric founded the first geek platform in Mauritius, Geekin’ Moris, which has now expanded internationally and is known as We are Geekin’. We are Geekin’ is an online media and community, dedicated to sharing gaming, tech and pop culture news. Cedric has had the opportunity to interview and speak to various gaming studio heads and publishers from the US, Canada, Spain and Lithuania.

Cedric Sookahet started his career as a graphic designer and today works at the 'Institut Français de Maurice'. He has always been a geek at heart and spent his childhood playing Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive, his early teen years playing stra... Show more

Yvette Johns

Yvette Johns

Yvette is a Front-End Engineer with a background in web design, illustration, and 10 years of experience in product support and leadership within the tech space. She's passionate about working with interesting and complex products and is also obsessed with drawing, painting, hoarding yarn, and pretending to be decent at rowing.

Yvette is a Front-End Engineer with a background in web design, illustration, and 10 years of experience in product support and leadership within the tech space. She's passionate about working with interesting and complex products and is also obsesse... Show more

James Gambill

James Gambill

At Logovent, we're committed to creating outstanding visual identities that powerfully represent your company. Being a leading supplier of Logo Design Services, we are aware of how important a logo is to establishing the identity of your company and making an impact on your target market.

At Logovent, we're committed to creating outstanding visual identities that powerfully represent your company. Being a leading supplier of Logo Design Services, we are aware of how important a logo is to establishing the identity of your company and ... Show more

Agustín Ruiz

Agustín Ruiz

Diseñador de producto. Actualmente DesignOps lead en Brave.

Diseñador de producto. Actualmente DesignOps lead en Brave. Show more

Balachandar Natarajan

Balachandar Natarajan

Bala is playing the role of Global Engineering Platform Manager for Ford’s e-Commerce Marketing & Sales. Bala is an Engineering Growth mindset person with specialization in DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Performance Engineering (PE) and Release Management along with various in depth IT leadership experience. More in LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandarnatarajan/

Bala is playing the role of Global Engineering Platform Manager for Ford’s e-Commerce Marketing & Sales. Bala is an Engineering Growth mindset person with specialization in DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Performance Engineering (PE) a... Show more

Nisanth M P

Nisanth M P

Nisanth has over 19 years of experience developing software stacks for processors in companies like Intel, AMD, Samsung, IBM, Dell and MIPS. He has worked on processor architectures such as x86, ARM, Power and RISC-V as well as DSP and GPU architectures. He has contributed to open source projects as well as holds patents.

Nisanth has over 19 years of experience developing software stacks for processors in companies like Intel, AMD, Samsung, IBM, Dell and MIPS. He has worked on processor architectures such as x86, ARM, Power and RISC-V as well as DSP and GPU architectu... Show more

Scalaa Architects

Scalaa Architects

Scalaa Architects, under the visionary guidance of Andrea D’Alessio, is recognized as a leader in luxury architecture and interior design, elevating both residential and commercial spaces through a thoughtful blend of artistry and functionality. The firm’s reputation has been built on its ability to consistently deliver spaces that are as breathtaking as they are purposeful, uniting architectural expertise with a passion for creative storytelling.

Andrea D’Alessio’s journey began in Pennsylvania, where his meticulous approach to craftsmanship and specialization in historic restoration quickly distinguished him. His unique design philosophy seamlessly merges time-honored building techniques with modern innovations, often featuring signature elements such as stone and wood facades, dramatic entryways, and well-integrated amenities that reflect a refined sense of modernism.

Scalaa Architects is renowned for its work in high-end residential projects, bespoke estate design, and the revitalization of historic properties for contemporary living. Through a comprehensive design/build process, the firm maintains complete creative control and accountability, ensuring every detail is aligned with the original vision from conception to completion. The team thrives on architectural innovation, skillfully blending classic and modern influences while championing principles of sustainability, health, and efficiency.

With decades of hands-on experience, Andrea D’Alessio is celebrated for exceeding expectations by combining technical mastery with an artist’s sensibility. His work earned early recognition with an Architectural Design Award for a notable French-style mansion constructed with sustainable materials and inspired by European design traditions. This signature approach continues to elevate the standard of luxury architecture, blending tradition with forward-thinking aesthetics.

Based in Miami, Scalaa Architects has achieved national prominence, receiving honors such as the 2025 Red Awards, Florida’s Architectural & Construction Management Firm of the Year. The firm’s craftsmanship in ornamental millwork and frequent features in leading design publications further underscore its standing at the forefront of high-end architectural design.

Scalaa Architects remains a symbol of legacy, creativity, and excellence, providing clients with the opportunity to realize one-of-a-kind luxury spaces distinguished by exceptional design and lasting quality.

Scalaa Architects, under the visionary guidance of Andrea D’Alessio, is recognized as a leader in luxury architecture and interior design, elevating both residential and commercial spaces through a thoughtful blend of artistry and functionality. The ... Show more

Mateus Guzzo

Mateus Guzzo

Guzzo is a Brazilian designer, multimodal researcher, and community architect for TikTok Tech Innovation. Previously, he worked as the Program Designer for Harvard's Applied Social Media lab, building public interest social media technology. He draws on his background in filmmaking and storytelling to build socio-technical communities and systems for collaboration and public imagination. He holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of California San Diego in Speculative Design.

Guzzo is a Brazilian designer, multimodal researcher, and community architect for TikTok Tech Innovation. Previously, he worked as the Program Designer for Harvard's Applied Social Media lab, building public interest social media technology. He draws... Show more

Miroslav Naskov

Miroslav Naskov

Miroslav is an architectural designer, visionary, founder of Mind Design, and Co-Founder of Dom World.
He pursued his Master of Architecture at the Architectural Association, London.
With a computational design background and specialization in Sustainable Pure Design with elements of surprise, he believes that using cutting-edge technology and collaborative thinking is the right approach to solving problems and finding design opportunities.

Miroslav is an architectural designer, visionary, founder of Mind Design, and Co-Founder of Dom World. He pursued his Master of Architecture at the Architectural Association, London. With a computational design background and specialization in Sust... Show more

Nine Abad

Nine Abad

Sara Reiss

Sara Reiss

Sara Danielle Reiss is a UX and CX strategist, researcher, and designer with over 20 years of experience shaping accessible, inclusive, and data-informed digital services across the public and private sectors. Her recent work centers on the ethical integration of AI-supported tools into internal processes, public-facing design systems, and service modernization efforts. Sara has led multidisciplinary teams in transforming government platforms through empathy-driven research and innovation. She is passionate about creating digital experiences that are not only efficient, but equitable and human-centered—meeting people where they are and ensuring no one is left behind.

Sara Danielle Reiss is a UX and CX strategist, researcher, and designer with over 20 years of experience shaping accessible, inclusive, and data-informed digital services across the public and private sectors. Her recent work centers on the ethical i... Show more

Flotnar Music

Flotnar Music

Folk music, bard songs, and sea shanties! Flotnar is a Croatian folk band with a diverse mix of styles. The name comes from Old Norse, meaning 'seafarers'.

Inspired by traditional Slavic and Norse music and mythology, the band blends elements from these cultures along with English and Irish folk songs. Whether it's fantasy themes or medieval tunes, Flotnar will take you on a musical journey through time.

Folk music, bard songs, and sea shanties! Flotnar is a Croatian folk band with a diverse mix of styles. The name comes from Old Norse, meaning 'seafarers'. Inspired by traditional Slavic and Norse music and mythology, the band blends elements from... Show more

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