G. Kofi Annan is a Brand Strategist, Technologist, Advisor, and Investor with a 20+ year career spanning over 100 brand-building efforts. Kofi has an impressive track record that includes working with global companies like PUMA, Pfizer, and Mercedes Benz, and innovative startups. He distills insights, skills, and tools into actionable strategies to help executives, founders, and entrepreneurs stand out and grow their brands the smarter way. Kofi's ability to blend humor, insights, and thought-provoking stories inspires people into action.

Kofi has held senior positions at iconic advertising agencies such as Saatchi and Saatchi, Ogilvy, and McCann. Some of his work has been highlighted in the WSJ and Entrepreneur magazine, and he has presented to influential audiences at Google, the Smithsonian, SXSW Festival, Harvard, and the United Nations.

G. Kofi Annan is a Brand Strategist, Technologist, Advisor, and Investor with a 20+ year career spanning over 100 brand-building efforts. Kofi has an impressive track record that includes working with global companies like PUMA, Pfizer, and Mercedes ... Show more

Brian K. McDonald, Author of Pro SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services through Apress. Brian is a serial entrepreneur and currently is the CEO and CDA for Patriot Consulting. A Veteran owned business in Jacksonville, FL where we serve our clients with integrity & improve their organizational efficiencies with data management expertise and creating actionable insights into their data. Brian was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio but he currently lives in JAX with his beautiful wife and his two children; Bailey and Kylie.

Brian has over 25 years of expertise in Enterprise Data Management Strategy, Organizational Leadership, architecting data warehouses, data modeling, database administration, SQL Server Reporting Services/Power BI/Tableau/Microstrategy, Integration Services/Azure Data Factory, and has dabbled in Analysis Services. He has worked as an application developer, network administrator, and database administrator throughout his IT career. Brian takes pride in all his projects and diligently works to not only meet expectations, but greatly exceed them. All characteristics engrained in him while serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.

In addition to authoring a book, Brian has written for many industry websites (SQLServerCentral & the retired BIDN) and continually strives to improve his skill set both professionally and personally. Brian has presented for user groups, Code Camps, SQL Rally and many SQL Saturday events in the U.S. When not working, Brian enjoys "geeking" out with his wife Sherri and binge-watching Hallmark’s Christmas movies.

Brian K. McDonald, Author of Pro SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services through Apress. Brian is a serial entrepreneur and currently is the CEO and CDA for Patriot Consulting. A Veteran owned business in Jacksonville, FL where we serve our clients with i... Show more

For the past two decades, I've been deeply involved in the retail industry, working as a technical leader and developer. Alongside my roles, I've embarked on multiple entrepreneurial ventures, each with its own set of ups and downs. Despite the challenges, I've found fulfillment in my latest project, Lodago, which has gained traction globally and among clients in prestigious organizations like NASDAQ, NYSE, and Fortune 500 companies.

For the past two decades, I've been deeply involved in the retail industry, working as a technical leader and developer. Alongside my roles, I've embarked on multiple entrepreneurial ventures, each with its own set of ups and downs. Despite the chall... Show more

Candace Marquette is a fine commercial and applied artist who studied at the University of North Texas. While working toward a BFA in Graphic Design, she fell in love with using unconventional mediums for her artworks. For 20+ years, she has created a diverse portfolio of works from NFT's, murals, fashion, Illustration, home decor, and abstract art. Her inspirations include MC Escher, Salvador Dali, and Picasso. As an indigenous artist, Candace views her life as a masterpiece unfolding with every stroke of the brush to canvas. She hopes to inspire others to partake not only in the near future, but the complete future of humanity. For Candace, the world can be renewed through love, beauty, and wisdom. That beauty is also found in her amazing children, and Rob the handsome love of her life.

Candace Marquette is a fine commercial and applied artist who studied at the University of North Texas. While working toward a BFA in Graphic Design, she fell in love with using unconventional mediums for her artworks. For 20+ years, she has created... Show more

Entrepreneur, Executive Leader, Innovator, Visionary, and Creator. A disruptor of systemic barriers of poverty, inequality, and segregation. Providing accessibility of resources, opportunities, financial inclusion through the use of emerging technology such as digital finance, cryptocurrency, web 3, metaverse, blockchain, and financial literacy.

Entrepreneur, Executive Leader, Innovator, Visionary, and Creator. A disruptor of systemic barriers of poverty, inequality, and segregation. Providing accessibility of resources, opportunities, financial inclusion through the use of emerging technolo... Show more

Passionate of food, volleyball and everything than can be built, I'm an Italian with a past in web2 startup and currently building web3 for an Italian Bank. Back in 2014 I cofounded 2 startups , Moovenda and Offlunch, with the aim of building food delivery in Italy with a logistic-based approach. In 2019, after merging the company with another big Italian operator, I moved in the fintech sector, working as Partnership & Marketing Manager for Oval Money. Nowadays, as said, I'm building crypto and web3 solution for the most innovative Italian bank, Banca Sella.

Started my path in crypto in 2017 and purchased my first NFT in December 2020. Since then, I've started building my own network of people around NFT, with the aim of educating everyone and bringing them into web3.

Passionate of food, volleyball and everything than can be built, I'm an Italian with a past in web2 startup and currently building web3 for an Italian Bank. Back in 2014 I cofounded 2 startups , Moovenda and Offlunch, with the aim of building food de... Show more

Elevating Connections and Leadership: The Kristi Straw Experience

Bring a surge of energy and innovation to your conference with Kristi Straw, the powerhouse founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants. With a vibrant history of breaking barriers in Fortune 500 landscapes, Kristi embodies the essence of groundbreaking leadership and organizational metamorphosis. Her signature INSIGHT Method not only revolutionizes change management but also cements her status as a trailblazer in cultivating dynamic, resilient, and authentic leaders.

Kristi's keynote is a masterclass in intertwining leadership prowess with the art of strategic networking, designed to turbocharge personal and professional growth. She delves into the art of building and nurturing relationships that don’t just widen your network but deepen connections, transforming them into channels of increased sales, referrals, and unparalleled opportunities. Kristi teaches the secrets of becoming an indispensable resource, a connector who bridges gaps and fosters collaboration at every turn.

This session is more than just a talk; it's a transformative experience that equips attendees with the tools to navigate the complexities of today’s fast-paced world with strategic finesse. Kristi's insights into authentic leadership are paired with actionable strategies for expanding your influence, making every interaction count, and positioning yourself as a thought leader and a central node in your network.

Expect a journey filled with visionary insights, practical wisdom, and inspiring stories of transformation. Kristi doesn't just speak; she engages, challenges, and empowers her audience to embrace innovation, resilience, and the power of meaningful connections. Your conference will not just be an event but a pivotal moment of change, inspiring a renewed commitment to excellence, heart-centered leadership, and the strategic expansion of networks. Get ready for Kristi Straw to ignite a passion and purpose that will elevate your conference experience to new heights.

Elevating Connections and Leadership: The Kristi Straw Experience Bring a surge of energy and innovation to your conference with Kristi Straw, the powerhouse founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants. With a vibrant history of breaking barriers... Show more

John Halberstadt is Vice President, Consulting at LitheSpeed, providing strategic and tactical support to enterprises seeking to build and amplify their overall business agility and delivery of value.

He has over two decades of experience in leadership positions such as CIO, CTO, and Vice President of Technology, with a focus on Finance/FinTech and Insurance/InsurTech.

John's contributions to enhancing business agility extend beyond these industries. He has worked with a diverse range of sectors, including Healthcare, Retail, Utilities, and Artificial Intelligence, assisting organizations in their pursuit of greater agility and value realization from technology investments through Agile principles.

John Halberstadt is Vice President, Consulting at LitheSpeed, providing strategic and tactical support to enterprises seeking to build and amplify their overall business agility and delivery of value. He has over two decades of experience in leade... Show more

Dana Weaver is a leadership and workforce solutions consultant, coach, and speaker who works with healthcare and aging services executives, to improve their leadership around workforce. Dana focuses on driving retention, landing quality employees and developing leaders to maximize unparalleled service and profit in your organization – even if it feels like a pipe dream today.

With over 25 years in the senior living space, Dana is a proven leader who has trained hundreds of individuals on leadership and workforce solutions.

Her most recent role was focused on workforce and leadership at LeadingAge Kansas, an association of nonprofit aging services providers in Kansas. She was an integral part of creating the Center for Leadership.

She is a former nursing home administrator and is passionate about solving workforce problems in this space to create a sustainable future for anyone who may need these services in the future.

She received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Kansas State University and a Masters in nonprofit administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University.

She lives in Topeka, Kansas with her husband, two girls, and two fur babies.

Dana Weaver is a leadership and workforce solutions consultant, coach, and speaker who works with healthcare and aging services executives, to improve their leadership around workforce. Dana focuses on driving retention, landing quality employees and... Show more

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Shadow IT organizations. Yes, you heard that right - he believes in the magic of Shadow IT and how it can drive real Business-IT alignment.

As if that weren't impressive enough, Bill is also a co-author of Investments Unlimited. The book describes bringing security, compliance, and audit into the software delivery lifecycle by automating governance. It's a novel that will make you want to trade your favorite book for it!

But that's not all. Bill's day job is the founder of Attestify and a Governance Engineering evangelist. By night, he's a dreamer, researcher, and creator of various open-source projects. You could say he's a tech superhero fighting for a better world!

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Sh... Show more

Digital Transformation & Accessibility Expert

With over 23 years of expertise in product and brand design, Dana has a stellar reputation for applying forward-thinking transformation to digital solutions, particularly in the accessibility space. From deftly steering design, development, and execution to anticipating customer needs, she excels at navigating brands through incorporating innovation and a11y tools into their processes.

She has spoken at MIT, Wharton, CES, Shoptalk, Ad Week and many other high profile events globally.

In the earlier part of her career she was focused on digital creative direction and innovation. She won many awards and received global recognition for her work for some of the largest global retail brands. While always committed to inclusive design principals and human-centered designed, life took a sudden unexpected turn which forever changed her focus and mission as a designer.

In March of 2021 she became suddenly physically disabled due to a rare neurological condition triggered by a virus. In a flash her vision, hearing, balance & mobility and cognitive function was forever changed. She also learned late in life that she was neurodivergent, a life-changing revelation.

Dana's work includes speaking on the topics of disability inclusion and invisible disability awareness, she mentors designers, hosts workshops and trainings.

Digital Transformation & Accessibility Expert With over 23 years of expertise in product and brand design, Dana has a stellar reputation for applying forward-thinking transformation to digital solutions, particularly in the accessibility space. Fr... Show more

Zack Ritchie is a creative with a design and advertising background who has worked with brands such as Red Bull, Martini, and Campari. He's the founder of CactiCrew and co-founder of NFT Club. Ritchie's passion project is creating satire cartoon characters that capture his homeland Malta, with a focus on a cactus character called Beppe. This has led him to the web3 space where he has collaborated with key communities like Deadfellaz, Lirona’s Boiz, Des Lucrece, KidEight, Alphadogggs, 3landers, Jake the Degen and world-renowned fashion designers Charles & Ron. His latest project is creating a unique 1/1 cacti as an NFT daily for 300+days.

Zack Ritchie is a creative with a design and advertising background who has worked with brands such as Red Bull, Martini, and Campari. He's the founder of CactiCrew and co-founder of NFT Club. Ritchie's passion project is creating satire cartoon char... Show more

Scott Cullather is the President and Chief Executive Officer of [INVNT GROUP] ®, THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™ operating across nine offices, in six countries and four continents.

For over 30 years Scott has led diverse teams driving innovative strategy, design, production, and executing thousands of large-scale live, virtual, and hybrid B2B and B2C brand experiences, in over 40 countries.

The GROUP consists of modern brand strategy firm, Folk Hero; creative-led culture consultancy, Meaning; production studio & creative agency, HEVE; events for colleges and universities, INVNT Higher Ed; digital innovation division, INVNT.ATOM; the original live brand storytelling agency, INVNT; and Hypnogram, the creative multimedia studio designing experiences that span physical and digital worlds.

Scott Cullather is the President and Chief Executive Officer of [INVNT GROUP] ®, THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™ operating across nine offices, in six countries and four continents. For over 30 years Scott has led diverse teams driving innovative ... Show more

I am a professional and motivated web developer, community builder, and media producer looking to grow and build wonderful multimedia projects, interactive web experience, and develop new methods for problem-solving, data integration, and social interaction on the internet.

I love what I do and have a passion for web development.

I am a professional and motivated web developer, community builder, and media producer looking to grow and build wonderful multimedia projects, interactive web experience, and develop new methods for problem-solving, data integration, and social inte... Show more

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working with senior leadership (CxOs) and management teams, iterating on transformation strategies, organization design, and reengineering business processes using agile and lean startup principles. Steve is also an expert team coach, helping teams and organizations define and deliver amazing products and services to their customers.

Steve has served on several non-profit boards, including as COO of Agile Austin, as well as multiple board roles, including role of President, with the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter in Boston.

Lastly, Steve is also an Adjunct Professor at Franklin University in the Doctorate of Business Administration program.

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working ... Show more

Open Source and Open Standard Evangelist

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Software enthusiast, a fan of designing and developing platform and software as a service application for various cloud infrastructures. He’s a principal software developer, developer advocate at Oracle, concentrating on product development along with bringing well-designed and production-ready integration with cloud solutions, a contributor to various open-source projects, cloud-related technologies along with having fun with IoT devices and photography.
Blogger, photographer, traveler. Denis is a regular attendee and speaker at OpenStack summits (Atlanta, Austin, Paris, Barcelona, Boston) and PyCons (Hong Kong, Singapore, Italy), PyLondinium, Decompile.De. Co-author of OpenStack Application development, OpenStack Trove Essentials.

Software enthusiast, a fan of designing and developing platform and software as a service application for various cloud infrastructures. He’s a principal software developer, developer advocate at Oracle, concentrating on product development along wit... Show more

Community leader and supporter, educating NFT creators on developing meaningful content to support their brands.
Writer behind the character stories and series "Inxpression", a unique NFT collection bringing the journey of self-expression and acceptance to your fingertips.
My goal is to bring local business's access to NFT creators in collaboration to grow their online presence and reward active community members.

Community leader and supporter, educating NFT creators on developing meaningful content to support their brands. Writer behind the character stories and series "Inxpression", a unique NFT collection bringing the journey of self-expression and accep... Show more

– Cyber Security consulting to global clients with Secure by design - Use case Engineering for Transformation with SASE, ZTNA, Cloud Security, threat detection response with Infra Security (InfraSec, EDR, SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intel) Automation Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. - Analytics, Situational-Awareness and Intelligence - Observables, Context and IOCs - Events and Flows

– Cyber Security consulting to global clients with Secure by design - Use case Engineering for Transformation with SASE, ZTNA, Cloud Security, threat detection response with Infra Security (InfraSec, EDR, SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intel) Automation Tactics,... Show more

Making it simple! This is what Christina's heart beats for in both senses: simplifying things and getting things done. For 8 years she has been working for METRO as a Change Manager, Agile & OKR Master, and Product Coach. She loves supporting and challenging people and the organization with her team. She is passionate about digital product development and thus creates solutions for customers that add value and solve actual problems. In her free time, she enjoys being in the mountains and on the water, cooking dishes with a maximum of five ingredients, and writing her first book on Objectives & Key Results.

Making it simple! This is what Christina's heart beats for in both senses: simplifying things and getting things done. For 8 years she has been working for METRO as a Change Manager, Agile & OKR Master, and Product Coach. She loves supporting and cha... Show more

Don Markland is the CEO and owner of Accountability Now™, an Executive Coaching and Business Strategy company out of Jacksonville, FL. As Forbes.com contributor for Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Sales, he has over 20 years of experience in the world of sales, marketing, and business growth. In addition to building businesses with clients, we works as the Chief Revenue Officer for MoneySolver™, a private equity company, where he leads the nationally recognized company of over 350 employees. As CRO, Don has spearheaded the radical growth of MoneySolver™ where they have become the nationally recognized and largest Tax Resolution digital marketing financial services company in the U.S.

Prior to TDN, Don spent time as a Global Customer Care Executive for Amazon in Jamaica. He has also managed $100M Care Centers for State Farm Insurance, All-State, and Geico. Don spent time in the startup world as an Owner and Chief Operating Officer for Launch Leads, a BPO startup in Salt Lake City, Utah where he helped them achieve record performance in both client and revenue growth and was named to Utah Business Magazine’s Top 40 under 40 for leading businesses executives in the entire state. Prior to Launch Leads, Don spent the previous 12 years with Focus Services, a BPO, helping them grow from $7M to over $45M in under five years.

Don Markland is the CEO and owner of Accountability Now™, an Executive Coaching and Business Strategy company out of Jacksonville, FL. As Forbes.com contributor for Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Sales, he has over 20 years of experience in the wo... Show more

Somdip Dey, FRSA, also professionally known as InteliDey, is an Embedded Artificial Intelligence scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, AI art & music producer and a TEDx speaker.

Dey is the CEO & Chief Scientist of Nosh Technologies, a Lecturer of Computer Science at the University of Essex, UK, a Lecturer of Data Science at York St John University, UK, and a Professor of Practice (AI/ML) at Woxsen University, India. He has more than 13 years of industrial experience including working for Microsoft and Samsung, developing numerous tech products that are currently used by billions of people in different ways.

For contributions to improving society through applications of embedded machine learning Dey is elected a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, named an MIT Innovator Under 35, an Outstanding Achiever in Education, Science & Innovation at the 2023 India UK Achievers Honours and a World IP Review Leader. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council and regularly appears in leading news publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Tech Crunch and many more. 

Somdip Dey, FRSA, also professionally known as InteliDey, is an Embedded Artificial Intelligence scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, AI art & music producer and a TEDx speaker. Dey is the CEO & Chief Scientist of Nosh Technologies, a Lecturer of Co... Show more

Dallasciet "Lascie" Harper is a Founder of TriExperts Hair Center, Triage Hair
Repair Systems, Licensed Educator and Board-Certified Trichologist from the
prestigious World Trichology Society in New York. As a recognized contributor in the
world of hair science. her
company, TriExperts Hair Center has been transforming lives since 2013, with a
holistic + soul-centered approach to hair restoration, hair regrowth, and non-surgical
hair replacement. Under her leadership, her team provides Microscopic Hair/Scalp
Analysis, Exfoliating Scalp Detox, Micro-Bio Current Therapy, Oxygen Scalp
Therapy, Low Laser Light, Therapy, and Retail Maintenance for home care with
supplementation and treatment with virtual services additionally.
Lascie is a 15-year licensed cosmetologist and 13-year licensed educator. In 2012
Lascie received the Hair Practitioner certificate from the International Association of
Trichologists (Australia); in 2017
she received the Non-Surgical Hair Loss Replacement Certification. In March 2019,
she completed her final trichology examination to receive the Full Trichology
Certification from The World Trichology Society in New York under the tutelage of
Dr. David Kingsley and British Science Corporation.
As a licensed educator, she is the author of best-selling 3-Book Series "7 Must
Knows" and the founder of "SowHarpO Beauty Industry Solutions" providing
business housing services and educational sessions to individuals, students, and
stylists seeking diversity in Cosmetology.
Lascie Harper is a wife and mother of two. She's served as a board member with
many organizations to help re-establish and advance the position of beauty
practitioner standards as well as broaden the scope of her hair loss initiative with
organization such as: Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology Council Voting
Delegate, MS Community College Board Cosmetology Curriculum Writing, The
American Hair Loss Council, Founder of MoHGH Alopecia Awareness Initiative a
non-profit in Mississippi and in partnership with the Jackson Hinds Comprehensive
Health Clinic and United Healthcare. Lascie believes through applying the
knowledge of hair-related science, modern technology, traditional+functional
medicine protocols, and partnership with health professionals we can not only
restore hair tresses but unlock the potential optimal body functioning, starting with a
conversation about the hair.

Dallasciet "Lascie" Harper is a Founder of TriExperts Hair Center, Triage Hair Repair Systems, Licensed Educator and Board-Certified Trichologist from the prestigious World Trichology Society in New York. As a recognized contributor in the world o... Show more

International marketing proficiency (12 years) in building and developing brands and categories.
- 3 years agency side (Adidas, Unilever);
- 8 years Heineken marketing in Russia (Moscow) and the Netherlands (Amsterdam).

Founder of Metasouls - ed tech startup onboarding into the skills of the future, including AI and web3, via online education and offline events.

I am an international speaker, advocating for web3 and other future-oriented skills.
Coming from Russia, based in Amsterdam, woman of the world, travelled to 50 countries, interested in people, sport, photography, exploring the world, mindfulness, sustainability, art and NFTs, women empowerment aspect.

International marketing proficiency (12 years) in building and developing brands and categories. - 3 years agency side (Adidas, Unilever); - 8 years Heineken marketing in Russia (Moscow) and the Netherlands (Amsterdam). Founder of Metasouls - ed... Show more

Award Winning Designer (NYC & Italy). After working for 15 years in finance, relocated to Paris from New York City. Working for fashion houses in Paris Eda, received insider experience of how the industry works, which she then leveraged to launch, Edalou Paris. She also has an MBA from Duke University.

Edalou’s work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Conde Nast Traveler, Yahoo Finance and several fashion magazines. She pivoted from Finance and started her fashion career after being nominated for an Independent Handbag Designer Award in NYC in 2019 and winning in 2021 A Design & Competition prize in Italy.

In 2021 she found a space where her two expertise, design and finance come together—NFTs. She started this NFT journey in late 2021 and is currently a collector of mostly female-led projects In 2022, she joined the junior board member of the Accessories Council. Author of NFTs for GALS, best selling Women & Tech, and short read Money & Finance. She currently serves as Chief Fashion Officer of Eyes of Fashion NFT by artist Talia Zoref

Award Winning Designer (NYC & Italy). After working for 15 years in finance, relocated to Paris from New York City. Working for fashion houses in Paris Eda, received insider experience of how the industry works, which she then leveraged to launch, Ed... Show more

Feroz Lakhani is a blockchain enthusiast and experienced professional with a background in retail and marketing. He began his career in retail and was recruited as a marketing manager for Samsung in 2014, eventually helping launch their first retail store in Glendale, CA, in 2019. In 2020, with little experience in software engineering or blockchain fundamentals, he was able to pivot into Web3 by learning how to write smart contracts and build basic dApps using online resources. Eventually, in 2022, he decided to work in Web3 full-time and applied to TRON, where he landed a role on the marketing team. Feroz is excited about the future of blockchain technology and its ability to transform traditional industries.

Feroz Lakhani is a blockchain enthusiast and experienced professional with a background in retail and marketing. He began his career in retail and was recruited as a marketing manager for Samsung in 2014, eventually helping launch their first retail ... Show more

Michael DeNunzio is a successful entrepreneur, founding and selling a leading internet digital marketing firm. He is currently managing director of Pebble Ventures LLC, a strategic advisory and innovation firm that helps fashion, beauty and consumer brands capitalize on the intersection of virtual and real world economies. He is also the host of the Metaverse Matters podcast. He has been an Advisory Board member and shareholder of a consumer ecommerce AI search company which was acquired, SaaS FashTech executive, President of a multi-fashion brand investment and operating company, fashion accessories company board member working with leading brands and co-founder of men’s sportswear brand, HonourMark.

Michael DeNunzio is a successful entrepreneur, founding and selling a leading internet digital marketing firm. He is currently managing director of Pebble Ventures LLC, a strategic advisory and innovation firm that helps fashion, beauty and consumer ... Show more

Fifteen years ago, coming from Lean Thinking and Portfolio Management, I jumped into the agile world with my entire body.
I went through more than 200 agile projects and contributed to several communities. Ten years ago, as a member of the PMI, I contributed to creating the PMI ACP Certification, which left considerable space for improvement.
Five years ago, I was asked by Mike Beedle to join his project on Enterprise Scrum. Unfortunately, Mike passed away, and I used my org development and behavioral analysis research to write my first book in 2020, "The New Normal: AO concepts and patterns of 21-st century agile organizations," and "Swarming X4" in 2021.
I'm a certified agile master coach with several agile certifications levels, still interacting with many initiatives on the evolution of work.
I don't distinguish between development and an executive committee of a global organization.
In 2014, I created Play14 (www.play14.org) with two colleagues, a global initiative on facilitation and serious games.
Even if I'm a full-time consultant, I'm still involved in Disciplined Agile with the PMI, with Open Eyes on the evolution of leadership, and with the ICF on agile coaching.
I’m an alumni of Boston Consulting Group and MIT.

Fifteen years ago, coming from Lean Thinking and Portfolio Management, I jumped into the agile world with my entire body. I went through more than 200 agile projects and contributed to several communities. Ten years ago, as a member of the PMI, I co... Show more

“By harnessing the power of culture, fashion, and technology, we can create immersive and transformative experiences that connect us to each other and the physical and digital worlds around us, driving impactful social change and progress.” - Ambriel

I proudly serve as a compassionate and empathetic People and Culture Executive at Intertrust in Silicon Valley, leading people operations initiatives and implementing innovative programming for organizational culture development. In addition, I have over a decade of experience leading people and developing immersive brand experiences as a culture strategist with transformational impact at the intersections of technology, culture, fashion, and entertainment.

My deep commitment to driving social and cultural change through Web3 innovations and blockchain technologies stems from my unwavering belief in the power of technological innovations that unlock new forms of expression, revenue streams, and representation for creators. Through my work, I strive to create inclusive and equitable environments where all individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

As an entrepreneur, I previously founded and served as the CEO of a bi-coastal luxury fashion showroom and PR agency, where I led brand development initiatives for several fashion designers. One of my many enjoyable career endeavors was working as a global sales manager for a sustainable clothing brand in NYC while launching successful community-centric circularity fashion production programs.

Through my weekly newsletter, Digital Threads, I keep readers informed and inspired about the latest developments at the intersection of fashion, culture, and technology. I am an alumnae of Spelman College. I also attended Goldsmiths University in London and London College of Fashion.

I serve as a proud member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I am on the Unapologetech advisory board. Additionally, I am honored to serve as the Strategic Partnerships and Executive Speaker Engagement Advisor for the NFT San Francisco Conference. I have an entrepreneurial spirit, backed by multifaceted expertise, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking - all underpinned by a deep commitment to driving impactful change across diverse, innovative, and dynamic sectors.

“By harnessing the power of culture, fashion, and technology, we can create immersive and transformative experiences that connect us to each other and the physical and digital worlds around us, driving impactful social change and progress.” - Ambriel... Show more

Hello, I am Ömer. I worked as a marketing and manager in companies for a while. I have been actively doing e-commerce abroad for the last 3 years.

Hello, I am Ömer. I worked as a marketing and manager in companies for a while. I have been actively doing e-commerce abroad for the last 3 years. Show more