I’m a values-driven, serial entrepreneur with a background in consulting, foodtech, e-commerce, blockchain, and web3. I am based in LA but travel frequently to speak and do media. As an angel I invest via MainChain Ventures (www.mainchainventures.com) and I’m also establishing a larger fund. I have driven hundreds of conversations around the emerging technology landscape as co-host on The Edge of Show (www.thedgeofshow.com) with combined reach over. I am also producer of Outer Edge LA and Outer Edge Riyadh (www.outeredge.live) - both are immersive gatherings that combine high-level thought leadership, entertainment, web3, advanced blockchain technology, gaming, and culture. Backed by Animoca Brands, Avalanche and many other strategic partners, The Edge of Company is focused on co-creating the future via edu-taining content, media support, events and strategic advisory.

I’m a values-driven, serial entrepreneur with a background in consulting, foodtech, e-commerce, blockchain, and web3. I am based in LA but travel frequently to speak and do media. As an angel I invest via MainChain Ventures (www.mainchainventures.com... Show more

My career in technology is built on a foundation of distinguished Naval service, where I first developed technical skills and a deep commitment to excellence. After military service, I transitioned into Information Technology and Computer Systems, earning a Systems Analyst degree that equipped me with the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for the field.

My technical expertise has grown to encompass various Systems Engineering skills. All involved in Designing, Developing, Testing, Deploying, Managing, Troubleshooting, and Upgrading. Here are the highlights:

Citrix Technologies
Enterprise Storage
Fiber Channel Infrastructures
Microsoft Technologies
Scripting Languages
VMware vSphere

My commitment to professional development and integrity is always a top priority. I aim to position myself and my clients with the best possible opportunities for satisfaction and success.

My career in technology is built on a foundation of distinguished Naval service, where I first developed technical skills and a deep commitment to excellence. After military service, I transitioned into Information Technology and Computer Systems, ea... Show more

JL Maxcy is a Texas-born creative. She studied art at the University of Texas in Arlington, where She earned her BFA in Painting. JL has shown her physical work throughout North America and Europe, and she has curated several NFT events. JL currently lives and works out of her studio in London.

JL Maxcy is a Texas-born creative. She studied art at the University of Texas in Arlington, where She earned her BFA in Painting. JL has shown her physical work throughout North America and Europe, and she has curated several NFT events. JL currently... Show more

Ali is a Senior Product Designer working remotely at TaxGPT (San Francisco, US) with 6 years of UX design experience working with product companies & startups in the US/Canada, the MENA region, and South East Asia. Ali's work focuses on building platforms that represent a rich understanding of the culture and niche they're built for, and Ali has striven to create value for millions of users in multiple domains. For example, Ali has worked on making real estate knowledge accessible to underprivileged Pakistani communities through Zameen.com, built a scalable ERP for auto-repair shops in Canada, localised for their jargon and technical language, and is building Nurture, a free-for-all platform for gamified environmental conservation that he will be used by NGOs & schools across Pakistan.

Ali is a Senior Product Designer working remotely at TaxGPT (San Francisco, US) with 6 years of UX design experience working with product companies & startups in the US/Canada, the MENA region, and South East Asia. Ali's work focuses on building plat... Show more

Maximillian Piras has been designing digital experiences for over a decade. Raised in the Web 1.0 era, he began coding to share his skateboarding videos online since YouTube didn't exist yet. He then drove user experience & interface design for popular apps like 8tracks & Headliner throughout the Web 2.0 era. As a longtime blockchain enthusiast, he was an early adopter of NFTs & began selling his digital animations in 2019. Now he is exploring Web3 through projects such as RamenLink.

Maximillian Piras has been designing digital experiences for over a decade. Raised in the Web 1.0 era, he began coding to share his skateboarding videos online since YouTube didn't exist yet. He then drove user experience & interface design for popul... Show more

Irina Karagyaur is a visionary Web3 strategist with a foundation in architecture, pioneering contributions to the NFT space, and a deep commitment to sustainability through blockchain. She has spearheaded ecosystem growth, decentralized governance initiatives, and transformative collaborations across the NFT, DePIN, and RWA sectors.

As the former lead of DigitalArt4Climate, Irina harnessed blockchain technology to drive climate action through digital art. Now, as the Founder and President of Creators4Impact NGO, she empowers women worldwide with Web3 education, focusing on financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

A TEDx speaker and Top 100 Woman of the Future, Irina has spoken at COP26, COP27, and COP28, as well as at leading academic institutions. She continues to bridge enterprises, governments, and communities through decentralized technologies, shaping the future of digital ownership, sustainability, and innovation.

Irina Karagyaur is a visionary Web3 strategist with a foundation in architecture, pioneering contributions to the NFT space, and a deep commitment to sustainability through blockchain. She has spearheaded ecosystem growth, decentralized governance in... Show more

Product Designer at Studiolektrik. What you are, is what you do.

Product Designer at Studiolektrik. What you are, is what you do. Show more

Loïc is a data engineer at element61 with a background in electronics, ICT and business innovation. He helps organizations turn complex data and secure environments into impactful solutions. At UZ Brussels, he successfully deployed Azure TRE to enable compliant, collaborative clinical research. He has hands-on experience in Azure, Databricks, and end-to-end data platform delivery, and thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and real-world impact.

Loïc is a data engineer at element61 with a background in electronics, ICT and business innovation. He helps organizations turn complex data and secure environments into impactful solutions. At UZ Brussels, he successfully deployed Azure TRE to enabl... Show more

Mara Riviello López
Nacida en una familia de madre ceramista y padre ingeniero, se formó desde temprana edad en el taller de cerámica familiar, donde aprendió el oficio. Con una trayectoria de casi cuarenta años en la práctica cerámica, es fundadora y coordinadora de PAC – Prácticas Alternativas Cerámicas, un proyecto que promueve la autonomía cerámica en diálogo con el territorio,construyendo saberes a partir de la propia experiencia.
Integra el colectivo Soberanía Cerámica y, en 2021, recibe el apoyo del programa Mecenazgo Cultural del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires y la Beca SID (Secretaría de Investigación y Desarrollo, UNTreF) para desarrollar la investigación durante el bienio 2023–2024. Participa también en la iniciativa Recuperar lo ausente del Colectivo de Arquitectas, apoyada por el Fondo Nacional de las Artes, centrada en la recuperación urbanística del Río de la Plata.
En 2024 realiza una residencia en FabLab Bilbao, donde produce piezas con arcilla local mediante impresión 3D, participando en la MakerFaire. Paralelamente, investiga la formulación de pastas cerámicas y sus procesos de cocción en la Fundación Bilbao Arte.
Actualmente impulsa la creación de un taller de cerámica dentro del Museo Comunitario de Isla Maciel, al tiempo que dicta clases en el espacio familiar, abordando la cerámica situada combinando técnicas tradicionales con prácticas alternativas.

Mara Riviello López Nacida en una familia de madre ceramista y padre ingeniero, se formó desde temprana edad en el taller de cerámica familiar, donde aprendió el oficio. Con una trayectoria de casi cuarenta años en la práctica cerámica, es fundadora... Show more

Nupur Tevatiya is a Product Designer with four years of experience bridging technology, culture, and human-centered design. Passionate about the intersection of design and AI, she has worked with global teams to create user experiences that resonate across cultures. Their work emphasizes the power of design as a transformative force—one that goes beyond pixels and prototypes to shape communities, economies, and futures.

Having traveled extensively and collaborated with designers from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and India, she brings a rich, cross-cultural perspective to the conversation. She has engaged with indigenous artisans, digital innovators, and grassroots creators to understand how design is valued differently across geographies and economies.

A firm believer that design is more than a profession—it’s a language that connects humanity— Nupur is on a mission to redefine the narrative around design’s value. She seek to democratize design knowledge and inspire the next generation of creative thinkers worldwide.

Nupur Tevatiya is a Product Designer with four years of experience bridging technology, culture, and human-centered design. Passionate about the intersection of design and AI, she has worked with global teams to create user experiences that resonate... Show more