Media & Information

Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Phil Whittaker

Phil Whittaker

Umbraco MVP, speaker, owner of a small agency called HiFi based in Manchester UK, organiser for Umbraco Manchester and Leeds meetups

Umbraco MVP, speaker, owner of a small agency called HiFi based in Manchester UK, organiser for Umbraco Manchester and Leeds meetups Show more

Ramit Paul

Ramit Paul

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven track record of implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions across diverse industries.

I am passionate about streamlining business processes, enhancing service innovation, and enabling customer value. I have successfully led and contributed to multiple projects involving finance, operations, supply chain, and retail modules, using agile methodologies and Six Sigma tools. I am also skilled in Microsoft products and business analysis, and I constantly seek to expand my knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven tra... Show more

Ronnie Atuhaire

Ronnie Atuhaire

I am a Computer Science Student at Makerere University. I am a proud member of many tech communities including Twilio, Blockchain, GDSC (Google Developer Students Club), the Cybersecurity Association, and the Internet Society of Uganda. Additionally, I actively engage in various micro meetups and organizations that align with my tech interests.

In my free time, I channel my passion for technology into technical writing and vlogging, allowing me to share knowledge and insights with a broader audience. Alongside these endeavors, I am deeply involved in nurturing my startup projects, including MpaMpe and mPoint Hub. As a lifelong learner, I continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional growth within the ever-evolving world of technology.

I have also made significant contributions to the tech landscape as a Microsoft and Wolfram Ambassador, Twilio Champion, Notion Campus Lead, and GDSC Lead facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing within global tech communities.

More: https://linktr.ee/Atuhaire

I am a Computer Science Student at Makerere University. I am a proud member of many tech communities including Twilio, Blockchain, GDSC (Google Developer Students Club), the Cybersecurity Association, and the Internet Society of Uganda. Additionally,... Show more

Jennifer Petoff

Jennifer Petoff

Jennifer Petoff (she/her) is director of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) & Technical Infrastructure (TI) Education and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. She leads training programs for Google's GCP and TI Engineering teams. Jennifer is one of the co-editors of the best-selling book, Site Reliability Engineering: How Google Runs Production Systems; lead author of Training Site Reliability Engineers: What Your Organization Needs to Create a Learning Program; and is a regular speaker at DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering conferences around the world.

Jennifer joined Google in 2007 after spending eight years in the chemical industry. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from Stanford University and a BS in Chemistry and a BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester in the United States.

Jennifer Petoff (she/her) is director of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) & Technical Infrastructure (TI) Education and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. She leads training programs for Google's GCP and TI Engineering teams. Jennifer is one of the co-editors ... Show more

Chloe Girardin

Chloe Girardin

Holà, je suis Chloé. Je fais du Product Marketing depuis 2021. Et travaille en Freelance pour les start-up et scale-up de la tech.

Fière bordelaise, je vis à Toulouse. Et quoi qu’il arrive on dit chocolatine ! Je crée du du contenu product marketing et produit sur Linkedin et ma newsletter. Et je mets en avant les femmes et minorités de genre dans la tech avec mon podcast Les Meneuses.

Holà, je suis Chloé. Je fais du Product Marketing depuis 2021. Et travaille en Freelance pour les start-up et scale-up de la tech. Fière bordelaise, je vis à Toulouse. Et quoi qu’il arrive on dit chocolatine ! Je crée du du contenu product marketi... Show more

Yanina Ledovaya

Yanina Ledovaya

Yanina Ledovaya is a Developer Experience Research team lead at JetBrains, being an academic cognitive psychologist by background. She organizes research on the human aspects of developers work, productivity and wellbeing (including AI assistants usage experience, in-IDE experience, overall employee experience) and advocates for applying theoretical and empirical psychological knowledge in hardcore software tooling research and development.

Yanina Ledovaya is a Developer Experience Research team lead at JetBrains, being an academic cognitive psychologist by background. She organizes research on the human aspects of developers work, productivity and wellbeing (including AI assistants usa... Show more

Keri Murphy

Keri Murphy

Keri Murphy is the CEO and Founder of Inspired Living, a dynamic company dedicated to empowering executives, thought leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to amplify their influence and lead with confidence. A veteran television host featured on networks like MTV, FOX, and NBC, Keri brings her on-camera expertise and entrepreneurial insight to help clients cultivate their unique "IT Factor" and shine both on stage and on screen. Through her coaching programs, Inspired Living TV series, and podcast, Keri equips professionals across industries with the tools to build impactful personal brands and achieve lasting success. Known for her engaging presence, wit, and practical strategies, Keri inspires audiences to lead authentically, stand out in competitive markets, and create meaningful impact in their industries.

Keri Murphy is the CEO and Founder of Inspired Living, a dynamic company dedicated to empowering executives, thought leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to amplify their influence and lead with confidence. A veteran television host featured o... Show more

Iva Vlašimsky

Iva Vlašimsky

With 25 years of writing experience and a deep understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, Iva helps experts from the Microsoft partner channel step into the spotlight and become recognized. As the founder of Narativa Communications, she blends her background in journalism with marketing strategy in building authority narratives for companies and individuals. A passionate advocate for authentic communication, Iva experiments with AI (the ethical way!) and helps clients discover their unique perspectives and distinctive voices.

With 25 years of writing experience and a deep understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, Iva helps experts from the Microsoft partner channel step into the spotlight and become recognized. As the founder of Narativa Communications, she blends her bac... Show more

Ming Johanson

Ming Johanson

Ming Johanson works with businesses across the globe from training social media to managing (with her team) complex digital strategies that deliver tangible and desirable financial returns. She is dedicated to shaping the landscape for leaders to adapt their management, sales and marketing culture to fit into the modern day world of hyper-connectivity.

Recently recognised and awarded for her ongoing contribution to the technology industries in the 2019 Women In Technology Tech [+] 20 Awards. Ming is a passionate mental health Ambassador for R U OK? Day, a co-facilitator in Startup Weekend Perth and a regular Australian Media Commentator as a Tech Evangelist on a range of topics in Mental Health, Social Media & Technology. 

Ming Johanson works with businesses across the globe from training social media to managing (with her team) complex digital strategies that deliver tangible and desirable financial returns. She is dedicated to shaping the landscape for leaders to ada... Show more

Deepali Narsiker

Deepali Narsiker

Deepali is a passionate and highly accomplished media professional with over 20 years of rich experience in the TMT (Technology/Media/Telco) Sector. In her last assignment, she worked on a premium OTT Platform called HOOQ which was a joint venture between SingTel Telecommunications, Warner Brothers, and Sony Entertainment. She enjoys consulting startup companies to organize content, metadata, and distribution deals in a way where the company can grow rapidly by internationalizing the business through a global strategy.

Deepali is a passionate and highly accomplished media professional with over 20 years of rich experience in the TMT (Technology/Media/Telco) Sector. In her last assignment, she worked on a premium OTT Platform called HOOQ which was a joint venture be... Show more

Svea Vikander

Svea Vikander

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, and is part of the Media, War, and Conflict (MEKK) research group at OsloMet. Her work also explores how Artificial Intelligence is shaping media, particularly in investigative journalism.

She is unintelligible (yet deeply emotional) in seven languages, and—depending on the day—can be found researching media ethics, producing Indigenous films, or struggling valiantly to make language say the unsayable/write an email. Her work has appeared in The Rumpus, This Magazine, The Toronto Star, and the CBC, and has been reported on in The San Francisco Chronicle and The New York Times.

Svea comes from a creative lineage that includes an Oscar-winning actress, a human rights journalist, and a 17th-century woman beheaded for witchcraft. She lives in Oslo.

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, an... Show more

Phil Donaldson

Phil Donaldson

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore.

My superpower? Merging creativity with strategy. Whether it’s transforming a LinkedIn profile into a magnet for opportunities or designing courses that truly resonate, I help businesses elevate their brand and create authentic relationships that build trust.

And it doesn't end there. In my community of Fort Collins, CO, I'm deep into curating events that fuse business flair with local culture — that's where the magic happens. We're talking growth, we're talking community, we're talking the good stuff that keeps us all connected.

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore. My superpower? Merging creativity with st... Show more

Corey (Jayohcee) Jocko

Corey (Jayohcee) Jocko

Multidisciplinary Creator & NFTNYC Alumni

Corey "Jayohcee" Jocko is a visionary artist, musician, filmmaker, and digital innovator.

NFTNYC Alumni :
VIP Speaker on first ever indigenous panel, musical performance and digital art selected for showcase 2023.
VIP solo talk and art selected for showcase 2024.

Host & Performed at NYC Takeover 2024

Jayohcee - Dreams (2024)

Jayohcee - End of an Era (December 2024)

Yintah (2024): Corey is featured in this poignant documentary that follows Indigenous land defenders' efforts to protect the land and water, now streaming on Netflix.

Currently in landmark Indigenous rights cases, including significant trial in early 2024.

Other Achievements:

- Accepted into HUG.xyz, Also Collab with SearchlightNFTs, Special Badges
- Nominated in multiple categories for International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards. Winnipeg
- Awarded Film Maker of the Year by PBS TVFILM Season 13
- Nominated at 4 film festivals for collaboration with 'Echoes from Lock One'
- Hosted Jayohcee Vegas Meet & Greet - Ceaser's Palace Forum during National Indian Gaming
- Created and Premiered an Phygital NFT at a city art event 'Cornwall Artwalk'
- Member of SearchlightNFTs since 2021

From commanding the stage with mesmerizing performances to seamlessly integrating physical art with the digital world, Jayohcee's unique approach captivates audiences. Explore his diverse works at Jayohcee.com and discover exclusive NFTs at withkoji.com/@Jayohcee, also available on respected marketplaces under Jayohcee. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

🔗 Connect with me: Jayohcee.com 🌟

Multidisciplinary Creator & NFTNYC Alumni Corey "Jayohcee" Jocko is a visionary artist, musician, filmmaker, and digital innovator. NFTNYC Alumni : VIP Speaker on first ever indigenous panel, musical performance and digital art selected for sh... Show more

Pablo Segarra

Pablo Segarra

Pablo is an Intellectual Property attorney at Trademarkia, the world's 9th largest trademark firm. He is also a leading voice in the rapidly evolving field of emerging technologies. With expertise at the nexus of entrepreneurship, Web3, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, Pablo has dedicated his career to navigating the complex legal landscapes that empower innovators. Throughout the years, he has guided over 200 clients across creative, tech, and digital commerce sectors, helping founders protect their intellectual property, remain compliant with rapidly changing regulations, and build resilient, future-ready businesses.

A respected bilingual speaker with over 50 international engagements, Pablo speaks on the transformative power of AI, IP, and decentralized technologies. His background as a retired NYPD officer adds a depth of public service and ethical awareness, reflected in his advisory roles with prominent nonprofits and tech startups.

Notable Contributions Appearances:
-SOMOS New York/Puerto Rico Conferences: 5X panelist on AI, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship.
-NFT NYC: 3X speaker on Web3/IP at this premier Web3 conference.
-NYSBA TF on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency: Three CLE training sessions, educating over 400 attorneys on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital finance.
-Hola Metaverso: Insights into the metaverse and emerging technology in Los Angeles and Colombia.
-Miami Ad School, Punta Cana: Workshop on AI’s impact on Gen Z creatives in the Dominican Republic, focusing on legal and creative asset protection.
-NLLSA & LALSA: Speaker on the impact of emerging technologies.
-Universidad APEC: Presented on “The United States Legal System in 2024”.
-Grub with Gruber: Expert in intellectual property and entrepreneurship while abroad, reaching over 17,000 viewers.
-Failures Only Podcast: Creator and host.
-Travel and Leisure: Recognized in “Top 50 Most Notable in Travel”.

Professional Affiliations:
Latino Professionals National Board of Directors
Dominican Bar Association of New York Board of Directors (2025)
Hispanic National Bar Association
ALFA Latino
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency
Advisory Board Member DraftChain.AI
External Advisory Board Member New York University Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (2025)

Pablo is an Intellectual Property attorney at Trademarkia, the world's 9th largest trademark firm. He is also a leading voice in the rapidly evolving field of emerging technologies. With expertise at the nexus of entrepreneurship, Web3, blockchain, a... Show more

Susana Blaya

Susana Blaya

Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she serves as an official delegate for UN Women UK at this year's United Nations Commission.

Susana holds both an undergraduate degree in Journalism (Hons), and a Master's Degree in TV Journalism, and has completed several courses in Creative TV and Outside Broadcasting. Originally from Spain, she spent four years in Portugal during her Erasmus studies and scholarship, later working as a Communications Manager and Editorial Coordinator for a publishing house.

In Scotland, she collaborates with EFE News Agency, providing coverage for Spanish audiences.

Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she... Show more

Caleb Jenkins

Caleb Jenkins

Caleb Jenkins is an international speaker, author and 6 time Microsoft MVP award recipient, currently works as the Director of Developer Experience at Charles Schwab.

As a long time community leader and former Microsoft Developer Evangelist Caleb is well known for his engaging speaking style, depth of knowledge and creative energy. He approaches software from a fresh perspective that spans UX, Agile and enterprise customers from across the globe. He has previously led UX product design teams, coached multi team agile transformations and architected and mentored at some of the largest companies in the world.

Caleb will come at you from multiple angles, he has the hip hop that doesn’t stop, and to quote some other people:

“watching one of my new favorite speakers” (@JesseLiberty ) “
“to call Caleb a ball of energy would be an understatement” LinkedIn Review
“had me laughing so hard I could hardly eat my nachos” Speakerpedia Review and Blogged
You’ll laugh, you’ll have a great time, and you’ll learn something while you’re at it.

Caleb Jenkins is an international speaker, author and 6 time Microsoft MVP award recipient, currently works as the Director of Developer Experience at Charles Schwab. As a long time community leader and former Microsoft Developer Evangelist Caleb... Show more

Daylina Miller

Daylina Miller

Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities. Prior to that, they worked for the Marshall News Messenger newspaper in East Texas, and the Suncoast News, a subsidiary of the Tampa Tribune. They got their bachelors degree in mass communications - journalism from the University of South Florida and their masters degree in new media journalism from Full Sail University. In their free time, they play a lot of videogames, boardgames, and tabletop role-playing games. They're also writing their first TTRPG, combining their experience as a journalist during the pandemic and their love for the zombie genre.

Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender ... Show more

Great Oloyede

Great Oloyede

Quirky and Ardent. A content manager who's crazy about crafting captivating narratives and driving brand success through relevant content. I recognize the significance of well-crafted content in modern marketing and am dedicated to delivering originality, precision, and lasting audience engagement.

Quirky and Ardent. A content manager who's crazy about crafting captivating narratives and driving brand success through relevant content. I recognize the significance of well-crafted content in modern marketing and am dedicated to delivering origina... Show more

Tomasz Kapcia

Tomasz Kapcia

Fullstack Software Engineer at Codility. CEO at Recodeit, a software house specializing in web design, development, and mobile apps. Previously the brain behind FindMeAJob, a platform set to revolutionize recruitment. With roots in IT engineering and a business journey starting at 18, my expertise spans from technology to entrepreneurial adventures. Keen on sharing insights into web and mobile technologies, software design, navigating young entrepreneurship, and transitioning from CEO to full-time developer. Session topics also include navigating career paths and managing burnout. Off-duty passions include gaming and culinary explorations.

Fullstack Software Engineer at Codility. CEO at Recodeit, a software house specializing in web design, development, and mobile apps. Previously the brain behind FindMeAJob, a platform set to revolutionize recruitment. With roots in IT engineering and... Show more

Jan Schlatter

Jan Schlatter

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam)
Arbeitsorte:
ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz
Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle
Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Universität Würzburg
Stabsstelle Kompetenzentwicklung in Studium und Lehre, Universität Passau

Aktuell Instructional Designer, mediendidaktische Beratung zu digitaler Lehre, KI-Implementierungen in der Hochschullehre

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam) Arbeitsorte: ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Univ... Show more

Levy Syanseke

Levy Syanseke

Levy Syanseke an Internet access advocate who has made contribution to Zambia’s internet landscape through the Cybercrimes and Security Bills and Act, National AI Strategy and Data protection Act.

Following advocacy work, Levy is the founding president of the Internet Society Zambia Chapter, he has been instrumental in promoting affordable and meaningful internet connectivity so far through policy engagement and education awareness.
In raising awareness and building capacity for policy engagement at local and global level, Levy through the chapter started the Zambia School on Internet Governance (ZambiaSIG).

His dedication to internet governance has led him to serve as an ICANN At-Large Rep for Zambia through the Internet Society Zambia Chapter and to actively participate in Internet Governance Forums at local, regional, and global levels. He also serves as the Global Youth IGF Movement Community Manager.

Beyond his work in internet governance, Levy is a successful fashion entrepreneur with the Ramah Designs Label, focused on bag making. He shares his entrepreneurial expertise by tutoring Entrepreneurship and Public Speaking at Great North Road Academy. Syanseke's diverse background and commitment to both technology and entrepreneurship make him a valuable contributor to the internet community.

Beyond this, Levy is a media and communication expert with an understanding of developing, focused on sustainable development. He obtained his Bachelors Degree from the University of Zambia in Media and Communication Studies. He has fellowship affiliation with ICANN, AfriSIG and GhanaSIG among other fellowships.

Levy Syanseke an Internet access advocate who has made contribution to Zambia’s internet landscape through the Cybercrimes and Security Bills and Act, National AI Strategy and Data protection Act. Following advocacy work, Levy is the founding pres... Show more

Veronica Shelton

Veronica Shelton

Veronica Shelton is a creative director and UX strategist with 15+ years in product design, branding, and digital transformation. As co-founder of Oak Theory, she leads UX/UI, web development, and e-commerce projects with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. With experience across Fortune 500s, startups, and social impact organizations, she brings a unique perspective on the intersection of design and technology.

Veronica Shelton is a creative director and UX strategist with 15+ years in product design, branding, and digital transformation. As co-founder of Oak Theory, she leads UX/UI, web development, and e-commerce projects with a focus on inclusivity and a... Show more

Dennis Wagner

Dennis Wagner

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing.
In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully develop software better.
Being open, curious, surely extrovert and agilist by heart since he first discovered XP and Scrum more than a decade ago.
Today he is helping teams and organisations of all sizes as end to end coach to constantly identify improvements and live up to their full potential.

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing. In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully dev... Show more

Candice Grobler

Candice Grobler

Candice is a storyteller and connector who is passionate about community and tech that makes a social impact. Her main experience involves producing content and events for tech startups (like OfferZen, Root, FourthRev and TFGLabs) where she always strives to create authentic experiences that really add value to the community. With this wealth of experience, Candice is committed to showing others how marketing ways of thinking can be applied to individuals in a way that helps them to showcase their skills, build their network and sell their value/impact.

Candice is a storyteller and connector who is passionate about community and tech that makes a social impact. Her main experience involves producing content and events for tech startups (like OfferZen, Root, FourthRev and TFGLabs) where she always st... Show more

Brandon Birkmeyer

Brandon Birkmeyer

Brandon is a personal branding specialist and a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience at Madison Avenue advertising agencies advising top FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy. In 2018, he launched the Brands On Brands podcast, consistently ranked as a Top 5 Branding Podcast on Apple Podcasts. This session comes from Brandon's new book, Front & Center Leadership, published July 31st, 2024!

Find Brandon’s speaking reels for keynotes and workshops at brandonbirkmeyer.com/speaking.

Brandon is a personal branding specialist and a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience at Madison Avenue advertising agencies advising top FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy. In 2018, he launched the Br... Show more

Lorete Kossowski Mocelin

Lorete Kossowski Mocelin

Sou formada em Administração de empresas e tenho mestrado em gerenciamento de Projetos pela George Washington University.
Atuei por 17 anos em uma multinacional de energia e estou há 3.5 anos anos liderando a transformação Ágil de uma empresa Nacional do setor varejista.
Estou no mundo ágil há mais de 10 anos anos e já atuei como Scrum Master, Agile Master, Product Owner, RTE e Agile Coach.
Além do mundo Ágil eu sou autora de 3 livros didáticos, professora Universitária, mentora, professional Coach e palestrante. Mais de 22.000 alunos, coachees e mentorados impactados em minha jornada.

Sou formada em Administração de empresas e tenho mestrado em gerenciamento de Projetos pela George Washington University. Atuei por 17 anos em uma multinacional de energia e estou há 3.5 anos anos liderando a transformação Ágil de uma empresa Nacio... Show more

Leslie Grandy

Leslie Grandy

Leslie Grandy is an accomplished author, speaker, and CEO advisor who helps companies, teams, and product leaders leverage creative thinking to elevate their organizations, conquer their markets, and maintain relevance in a rapidly changing world. Leslie works with start-ups and large publicly traded companies, including Oracle, Starbucks, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, to empower individuals at all levels to identify innovative solutions and think expansively.

With a career spanning over 25 years, Leslie Grandy has taken an unconventional path as a creative leader. From her successful stint in the film industry in Los Angeles as a member of the Directors Guild of America, she transitioned to leadership roles in iconic brands such as Amazon, Best Buy, Discovery, T-Mobile, and Apple. Her ability to build teams from scratch and launch pioneering products has been the hallmark of her success, leading the team that launched the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1, and the ground-breaking digital media subscription service RealOne SuperPass. This innovative streaming service included major content brands like Turner, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, CNN, and ABCNews and, as part of its development, Leslie co-authored a patent currently held by Intel. She has also led internal innovation labs and is an IDEO-trained leader in Design Thinking.

More recently, Grandy co-created the Product Management Leadership Accelerator, part of the University of Washington Foster School of Business Executive Education program, where she serves as the Lead Executive in Residence. Leslie Grandy is also a member of the Board of Advisors and Adjunct Faculty at Regis College's Marshall Sloane School of Business, as well as West Virginia University’s College of Creative Arts and Media.

Leslie Grandy is an accomplished author, speaker, and CEO advisor who helps companies, teams, and product leaders leverage creative thinking to elevate their organizations, conquer their markets, and maintain relevance in a rapidly changing world. Le... Show more

David Akinyemi

David Akinyemi

David Akinyemi is a Web Designer, SEO Specialist, and Tech Entrepreneur with a deep passion for people, missions, and enterprise. He co-founded YouLift in August 2015, a start-up dedicated to launching ambitious tech solutions for the Global South, and is currently at the helm of developing the Churched App, a one stop hub community automation tool for churches.

With a rich background in technology and digital marketing, David has worked in various capacities, from leading community initiatives at Gtext Media in Ogba, Lagos to serving as a Business Assistant and Web Designer at WebBoxOut in Ikoyi. Over the past 9 years, he has also led development, design, and digital marketing efforts at YouLift in Ibadan. Beyond his work with YouLift, David has collaborated with notable organizations such as Carviva - a leading autocare startup in Nigeria, ManageMyWebsite in the United Kingdom and Sustainable Digital in Vermont, United States. Currently, he holds a position as a Senior Web Designer and SEO Specialist with Spaceworks Studio in the UAE.

As a dedicated mentor and educator, David has trained over 1000 young university students across Nigeria, in a bid to inspire the next generation of tech leaders. He’s also the founder of the David Akinyemi School of Thought and Philosophical Engagement, a family trust bequeathed with the responsibility of sponsoring the education of public high school students who stand out during an annual debating and essay writing competition in Ondo State, Nigeria. He also give back to the community through Autoimmune Africa and gibormag. He recently spoke at TedxUCHIbadan on the struggles of chronic disease patients seeking access to quality healthcare in Nigeria.

In his personal life, David is a devout Christian, a loving husband to Vek Akinyemi, and a proud father to Iyebiye and Tirenioluwa. He participated in a Bachelor of Arts program in Theatre and Media Arts at the University of Benin from 2014 - 2017 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Ibadan from 2017 – 2024. An avid Liverpool Football Club supporter, he also enjoys writing poetry and playing checkers in his free time.

David Akinyemi is a Web Designer, SEO Specialist, and Tech Entrepreneur with a deep passion for people, missions, and enterprise. He co-founded YouLift in August 2015, a start-up dedicated to launching ambitious tech solutions for the Global South, a... Show more

Kevin David Cueva Bonilla

Kevin David Cueva Bonilla

Me llamo Kevin David. Soy Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información por la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. He sido Ex Co-Líder de la comunidad universitaria Microsoft D´Soft.net y desarrollador del primer metaverso del Ecuador. Formo parte de diversos semilleros de investigación como AI & TI, Ciencia de Datos, AI y Ciberseguridad, RedI (Red de Investigación en Ingeniería e Informática) y lidero el Semillero Nexus Community.

Además, participo activamente en proyectos de voluntariado y activismo. Formo parte de Generación Más, la Red de Jóvenes Líderes del Ecuador(RJLE) y Ecuador Joven, donde he trabajado en iniciativas orientadas al desarrollo juvenil, la inclusión social y el liderazgo comunitario. Mi compromiso con el cambio positivo se refleja en mi activismo, a través del cual busco generar impacto en mi entorno y construir una sociedad más justa. He participado en Lider Lab y varios organismos que promueven el liderazgo y el activismo.

En el ámbito técnico, poseo conocimientos sólidos en programación (Python, C++, C#, Java, .Net, Node.js) y en el manejo de software libre y propietario. Además, tengo experiencia en estadística utilizando SPSS y RStudio, así como en sistemas de comunicación, redes avanzadas, bases de datos avanzadas, GIS, seguridad informática, marketing digital, desarrollo web y comunicación digital. Mi interés en la investigación y el aprendizaje continuo me ha llevado a especializarme en áreas como inteligencia artificial y ciberseguridad.

Soy una persona multifacética y apasionada por aplicar mis conocimientos en cualquier ámbito que se presente. Disfruto de la lectura, la escritura y el desarrollo de habilidades blandas, como la oratoria y la comunicación interpersonal. Además, me encanta viajar, explorar la fotografía y crear contenido de valor. Estoy siempre dispuesto a aprender, crecer y demostrar mi compromiso con cada proyecto en el que participo.

Me llamo Kevin David. Soy Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información por la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. He sido Ex Co-Líder de la comunidad universitaria Microsoft D´Soft.net y desarrollador del primer metaverso del Ecuador. Formo parte de di... Show more

Thomas Weibel

Thomas Weibel

Thomas Weibel ist freier Journalist und Professor für Media Engineering. Nach einem Germanistik- und Anglistikstudium an der Universität Bern und nach journalistischen Lehr- und Wanderjahren bei führenden Schweizer Tageszeitungen war er Mitglied der Programmleitung von Radio SRF 2 Kultur, wo er crossmediale Formate entwickelte.

Als selbständiger Multimediaproduzent lehrt Thomas Weibel heute multimediales Erzählen und konvergente Medienproduktion an der Fachhochschule Graubünden sowie an der Hochschule der Künste Bern.

Thomas Weibel ist freier Journalist und Professor für Media Engineering. Nach einem Germanistik- und Anglistikstudium an der Universität Bern und nach journalistischen Lehr- und Wanderjahren bei führenden Schweizer Tageszeitungen war er Mitglied der ... Show more

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