Hi, I’m Rasagy Sharma. I love making data meaningful, and I’ve spent 12+ years leading design teams & building data-heavy products.

I currently head the design team for DataLabs at Capital One, and was earlier heading the design team at Gramener. I’ve designed apps & data visualizations at large orgs like Microsoft & Barclays, and been one of the first designers at early-stage startups like Sundial, Mapbox (Data team) & Capillary Technologies.

In my free time, I love to make sense of knowledge through sketchnoting, create art using data & code, and support design communities through speaking, teaching & volunteering. I’m an Adjunct Assistant Professor at IDC, IIT Bombay, and I regularly teach for NID’s M.Des. in Information Design program (my alma mater).

I’m currently diving deep into design leadership & knowledge management, and I’m passionate about data visualization, cartography, creative coding & sketchnoting.

Hi, I’m Rasagy Sharma. I love making data meaningful, and I’ve spent 12+ years leading design teams & building data-heavy products. I currently head the design team for DataLabs at Capital One, and was earlier heading the design team at Gramener. ... Show more

My goal is to help people develop media literacy in an environment where culture is accelerating faster than most people can interpret.

My work focuses on the systems underneath contemporary digital life: how memes encode cultural behavior, how algorithms reorganize attention, how advertising collapses spatial boundaries, and how the underlying protocols of media shape what we believe, share, and understand.

I’m a digital culture analyst and media theorist and I’ve spent my life moving through every major shift in digital culture. I began on a Commodore Vic20 writing BASIC programs on loose-leaf paper. I discovered the early web through Netscape in art school, studying Intermedia when digital experimentation was still a fringe idea. I worked through the rise of social platforms, the marketing era of Web2, the speculative creativity of Web3 and I’ve now arrived in the AI era as an educator and media theorist trying to explain what all of this means.

My work explains the systems behind contemporary digital life: meme dynamics, protocol aesthetics, algorithmic influence and the collapse of traditional media logic. Rather than focusing on tools, I work to uncover the deeper structures that shape how people think, communicate and create.

I’ve spent my life moving through every major shift in digital culture. I began on a Commodore Vic20 writing BASIC programs on loose-leaf paper. I discovered the early web through Netscape in art school, studying Intermedia when digital experimentation was still a fringe idea. I worked through the rise of social platforms, the marketing era of Web2, the speculative creativity of Web3, and I’ve now arrived in the AI era as an educator and media theorist trying to explain what all of this means.

I’m not teaching people how to use tools. I’m trying to map the deeper structures.

I believe in what I’m talking about because I’ve been there to see it form:

A student in Web1.
A practitioner in Web2.
An educator in Web3.
A theorist in the AI era.

Everything I publish - talks, videos, essays, posts and digital projects is an attempt to make digital culture legible.

My goal is to help people develop media literacy in an environment where culture is accelerating faster than most people can interpret. My work focuses on the systems underneath contemporary digital life: how memes encode cultural behavior, how al... Show more

Arjun Sharda is the 15-year-old Executive Director of TLEEM (Arabic: تعليم), Texas's largest K-12 networking nonprofit with over 4,000 K-12 and college student members from 11 countries through 37 clubs. Aside from TLEEM, he's been programming for over seven years and has written for outlets such as the Washington Post and the Austin-American Statesman. He has received recognition from Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Board of Education.

Arjun Sharda is the 15-year-old Executive Director of TLEEM (Arabic: تعليم), Texas's largest K-12 networking nonprofit with over 4,000 K-12 and college student members from 11 countries through 37 clubs. Aside from TLEEM, he's been programming for ov... Show more

Ana María Carrano is a journalist specializing in fact-checking, innovation, and access to information. She is the Managing Editor of Factchequeado, a media literacy and fact-checking organization dedicated to combating misinformation and closing the information gap for Latinos in the United States. She previously served as Senior Editor of elDetector, Univision’s fact-checking unit. She is a 2026 Solutions Journalism Network fellow and was previously a fellow with NAHJ’s 2025 ¡Adelante! program and Stanford’s 2014 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship.

Ana María Carrano is a journalist specializing in fact-checking, innovation, and access to information. She is the Managing Editor of Factchequeado, a media literacy and fact-checking organization dedicated to combating misinformation and closing the... Show more

2x Latin Podcast Awards Winner from Honduras. Founder of Hondupod Studios and creator of the country's first podcast festival. International speaker and AI strategist helping independent creators activate their Dead Vault with the RECON Method.

2x Latin Podcast Awards Winner from Honduras. Founder of Hondupod Studios and creator of the country's first podcast festival. International speaker and AI strategist helping independent creators activate their Dead Vault with the RECON Method. Show more

Rahat is a computer science student at Polaris School of Technology and a Project Manager at the Open Mainframe Project, where he works on community growth, outreach, and content that helps make the mainframe ecosystem more visible and approachable. He began his journey through the Linux Foundation Mentorship Program and later grew into a broader community and content role, supporting podcast and video storytelling across the Mainframe Connect platform.

Through interviews with both experienced mainframers and newer entrants, Rahat has helped surface real career journeys, community perspectives, and practical lessons that make the platform feel more human and easier to enter. He has also helped grow Open Mainframe Project social channels, was selected as a speaker for OSS Summit Korea 2025, and has been recognized as one of the youngest ambassadors of the Open Mainframe Project.

Rahat is a computer science student at Polaris School of Technology and a Project Manager at the Open Mainframe Project, where he works on community growth, outreach, and content that helps make the mainframe ecosystem more visible and approachable. ... Show more

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most.

Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international perspective, a deep understanding of the media landscape and a strong ability to spot opportunities others may overlook. I am highly knowledgeable, resourceful and practical, with a talent for turning complex communications challenges into clear, achievable strategies.

I believe every business has a story worth telling, but knowing how, when and where to tell it makes all the difference. Through my work at Sycamore Communications, I help ambitious founders and brands build credibility, secure meaningful media coverage and turn strong ideas into genuine influence and commercial growth.

My expertise spans public relations, brand strategy, media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, business development and strategic partnerships. I have led campaigns that have achieved national and international coverage, strengthened reputations and created valuable opportunities for the businesses and individuals behind them.

As a speaker, I combine strategic insight with warmth, energy and plenty of personality. My style is encouraging, engaging and refreshingly practical, giving audiences useful ideas they can act on straight away. Whether I am speaking about PR, personal branding, media opportunities or business visibility, I bring clarity, creativity and infectious enthusiasm to the room.

I am passionate about helping people recognise the value of their own experience, communicate with confidence and become better known for the work they do.

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most. Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international pers... Show more

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is a technology educator, keynote speaker, and developer specializing in AI, bleeding edge web standards, tech- and design ethics, and the intersections between technology and humanity.

When Morten talks about technology, people listen (as evidenced by his 90,000 followers on LinkedIn and 150,000 followers on TikTok).

For more than 15 years, Morten has helped millions of people around the world empower themselves by helping them understand and use emerging technologies. If you work on or with the web, there's a good chance you've seen one of his online courses or viral videos, read his articles and tutorials, or attended one of his live presentations. In his work he uses his neurodivergent understanding of the world to translate complex technical concepts into practical knowledge people can apply in their work and lives.

Morten uses his background in philosophy, politics, and design to explore how technology shapes human experience, communication, communities, and power structures. He centres his work around helping people build a healthy disrespect for the sanctity of technology so they can develop the functionings and capabilities to do and be what they have reason to value, and the agency and autonomy to build their own futures in a rapidly changing technological landscape

Every keynote, conference talk, panel discussion, and workshop Morten delivers is filled to the brim with relatable stories, deep technical insight, and practical takeaways, giving audiences the tools they need to engage with technology on their own terms.

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is a technology educator, keynote speaker, and developer specializing in AI, bleeding edge web standards, tech- and design ethics, and the intersections between technology and humanity. When Morten talks about technology, pe... Show more

Cameron is a podcast strategist and awards analyst with nearly a decade in audio. He's helped 100+ brands develop podcasts, spoken at Podcast Movement multiple times, and been cited by Forbes, Podnews, and RadioInfo for his work on podcast awards.

Cameron is a podcast strategist and awards analyst with nearly a decade in audio. He's helped 100+ brands develop podcasts, spoken at Podcast Movement multiple times, and been cited by Forbes, Podnews, and RadioInfo for his work on podcast awards. Show more

In the beginning... There was teaching English.

But I began writing professionally for the countercultural Spanish tech magazine @rroba in the 90s, and then went on to be the editor/layout monkey/translator/jack-of-all-trades of the Spanish edition of "Linux Magazine – Chronicle of the Revolution".

When that closed, I also quit teaching completely and became editor-in-chief of Linux Magazine — the German one this time, but again in Spanish. I founded a publishing house with German partners in 2004. We published several tech magazines for a decade, covering free software, Linux, open hardware, and mobile technologies. I wrote scathing editorials criticising big tech, public administrations, proprietary vendors, opportunistic politicians, and everything in between. I did layout, marketed the mag to readers and advertisers, unloaded trucks full with pallets of copies, built an online subscription portal, and learned everything about the publishing business I could, just in case it would come in handy.

When the magazine market went belly up in the late 2000s and early 2010s, we held on until 2014 and then called it quits, and I recycled myself into a "communications expert" because, why not?

I started working as a marketing consultant for KDE e.V. in 2017. I work with the members of the Promo team, setting goals, managing campaigns and analysing results. I also help KDE projects optimise their communication strategies, and I copywrite and proofread their websites and blog posts.

I also run most of KDE's fundraising efforts, and consult for GNOME on the stuff I have become experienced with.

Am I expert? I guess so. I think I can answer a lot of questions of what's going on in the open source market, and can figure out what will work in a campaign, and see opportunities where they are not obvious. Either way, I'll let you be the judge of that.

In the beginning... There was teaching English. But I began writing professionally for the countercultural Spanish tech magazine @rroba in the 90s, and then went on to be the editor/layout monkey/translator/jack-of-all-trades of the Spanish editio... Show more

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to leverage AI for efficiency as well as effectiveness. Geoffrey’s aim is to help develop effective communication to increase engagement. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consultant, and best-selling author of THE CONTENT BEAST and is working on his latest project, an AI reference book explaining common terms with analogies.

He teaches business communication at Wharton School of Business and social media marketing at Temple University, and produces visual content.

In addition to his AI Certification from MIT, Geoffrey has certifications from SmarterX, CAIO.com, LinkedIn Learning. With the speed that AI evolves, Geoffrey continues to ensure he is staying ahead with continued AI education.

Geoffrey loves sushi and has an extensive Pez-Candy dispenser collection.

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to leverage AI for efficiency as well as effectiveness. Geoffrey’s aim is to help develop effective communication to increase engagement. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consul... Show more

Rahul Bhattacharya is a design educator, writer and curator working across visual culture, pedagogy, and technology. His practice spans design, writing, and curation, with a sustained engagement in art history, semiotics, and the politics of form. He writes across academic research, editorial platforms, and long-form reflections on visual culture, performance, and emerging technologies, while his curatorial work extends into public space through exhibitions, workshops, and performance platforms. He is a co-founder of the Kolkata International Performance Art Festival and Nine Schools of Art, both grounded in collective learning and co-creation.

As Assistant Dean, Communication Design, at UID Gandhinagar, he leads curriculum design and academic strategy, building transdisciplinary frameworks that connect design, culture, and critical thinking. His work with AI through dotai develops systems that act as analytical and ethical companions, foregrounding interpretation, memory, and cultural specificity. Through teaching, tool-building, and collaborative labs, his practice focuses on how designers think, decide, and work within evolving technological conditions

Rahul Bhattacharya is a design educator, writer and curator working across visual culture, pedagogy, and technology. His practice spans design, writing, and curation, with a sustained engagement in art history, semiotics, and the politics of form. He... Show more

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. From local startup to Fortune 500, he has worked with a wide client range, always adapting to the unique needs and challenges of each project. He has developed a deep understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the future of business, and is constantly seeking out new ideas and insights to stay ahead of the curve. Jeff is a three time published author and avid speaker at technical conferences across the world. A Michigan State University graduate, Jeff has also been instrumental in improving the software development community in Michigan and beyond. He founded Gravity Works Design & Development during the 2009 recession, which has since grown into one of the country's leading digital agencies. Jeff has led more than a decade of consistent, managed growth and numerous creative accolades, including Addy, W3, Vega, Davey, and PACE awards.

Jeff believes strong relationships are the foundation of any successful business venture, and is committed to fostering those connections both inside and outside the office. As a father and active community member, Jeff knows success isn't just about achieving your own goals: it's about helping others reach theirs. Whether leading a project, volunteering locally, or cheering on his daughters, Jeff is always looking to make a positive impact in the world around him.

Jeff's commitment to helping others achieve their goals is a testament to his leadership, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions. Join the conversation, and get information about speaking engagements and projects.

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. F... Show more

Hello, I'm Joshua Kwadwo Kyere, a cybersecurity analyst with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), as well as training and education. In addition to my cybersecurity work, I also serve as a radio broadcaster, where I engage with audiences on various topics. Currently, I'm pursuing a master's degree in computer science, which further enhances my understanding of the digital landscape.

I have a keen interest in exploring the vital role that media plays in fostering a safe and conducive digital ecosystem. I believe that effective communication and education through media can significantly contribute to raising awareness about cybersecurity issues and promoting best practices among individuals and organizations. By leveraging my skills in both cybersecurity and media, I aim to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and public understanding, ultimately helping to create a more secure digital environment for everyone.

Hello, I'm Joshua Kwadwo Kyere, a cybersecurity analyst with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), as well as training and education. In addition to my cybersecurity work, I also serve as a radio broadcaster, where I engage with audience... Show more

Carolina Cruz is the investigative reporter for Telemundo Responde covering the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago and an Associate Degree in Communications from Prairie State College in Illinois. She is an Emmy award winning broadcast journalist with more than 15 years of experience in the industry who has been published in the Midwest, Florida, and Central Texas before moving to the DC region. Among friends, she speaks with pride about her Puerto Rican and Mexican roots. She has dedicated a large part of her professional life to helping others find a place where they can practice journalism.

Carolina Cruz is the investigative reporter for Telemundo Responde covering the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago and an Associate Degree in Communicatio... Show more

Dr. Islam Gouda is an award-winning marketing strategist, author, educator, and global thought leader with more than 14 years of experience driving growth, customer experience, and digital transformation across international markets. Recognized as an American Marketing Association (AMA) 4 Under 40 honoree, he is also a member of the AMA Foresight Panel, contributing to the development of future trends and insights shaping the marketing profession.

Dr. Gouda holds a advanced degrees in marketing also being a Chartered Marketer (CMktr) designation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles with organizations including Mastercard, Emirates Transport, and Massar Solutions, leading initiatives spanning brand strategy, analytics, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

A passionate advocate for lifelong learning and industry development, Dr. Gouda serves as a Global Brand Ambassador and Board Advisor for the Revenue Marketing Alliance, where he collaborates with senior leaders worldwide on emerging trends in AI, revenue marketing, and business transformation. He is an active mentor dedicated to helping marketers and entrepreneurs grow their careers and businesses.

Dr. Gouda is also an experienced awards judge, serving on the judging panels for the Stevie Awards in both the United States and Middle East & Africa, evaluating excellence in innovation, leadership, customer experience, and marketing effectiveness. He is a frequent speaker and contributor to industry discussions and is the creator of "100 Minutes to Acing Your Marketing Game," a global educational initiative aimed at democratizing marketing knowledge and empowering the next generation of professionals.

His current thought leadership focuses on artificial intelligence, human-centered growth, responsible innovation, and the future of marketing and business leadership.

Dr. Islam Gouda is an award-winning marketing strategist, author, educator, and global thought leader with more than 14 years of experience driving growth, customer experience, and digital transformation across international markets. Recognized as an... Show more

I make the complex simple for developers. Focused on cloud, AI, and generative AI, I connect with developers communities, share stories, and spark innovation that drives real outcomes. With two decades in tech and developer relations, I stay hands-on and constantly explore emerging technologies – bringing fresh insights to every talk, workshop, and interaction. I thrive on building global programs, mentoring teams, and empowering developers to succeed.

I make the complex simple for developers. Focused on cloud, AI, and generative AI, I connect with developers communities, share stories, and spark innovation that drives real outcomes. With two decades in tech and developer relations, I stay hands-on... Show more

Rex Rainey is a creative director, designer, and illustrator based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in branding, UX design, and illustration. Since 2005, he's combined these skills to develop creative solutions that are engaging, exciting, and effective.

Rex Rainey is a creative director, designer, and illustrator based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in branding, UX design, and illustration. Since 2005, he's combined these skills to develop creative solutions that are engaging, exciting, a... Show more

Dr. Michael T. George is an executive leader, keynote speaker, and author whose work sits at the intersection of organizational performance, strategic leadership, and human potential. As VP of Engineering & Technology at Avoq and as founder of software-as-a-service platforms ytxt.me and Revyewed, he brings more than 30 years of enterprise experience across consumer, retail, digital, and services-driven organizations.

He is the creator of The Detour Advantage™ — a practical framework developed and tested in real organizational settings during actual moments of disruption, pressure, and change. His forthcoming book of the same name is currently under negotiation with a literary agent and is scheduled for publication in 2026.

He speaks internationally to corporate, executive, and non-profit-based audiences. Every engagement is crafted specifically for the event and the audience.

Dr. Michael T. George is an executive leader, keynote speaker, and author whose work sits at the intersection of organizational performance, strategic leadership, and human potential. As VP of Engineering & Technology at Avoq and as founder of softwa... Show more

Q. Lewis is a seasoned producer with over 14 years of podcasting experience. His journey began humbly in the attic on Detroit’s east side (48205), where a simple recording setup sparked a passion that would evolve into a prolific career.

Q. Lewis is a seasoned producer with over 14 years of podcasting experience. His journey began humbly in the attic on Detroit’s east side (48205), where a simple recording setup sparked a passion that would evolve into a prolific career. Show more

10 years in product. 6 years in AI, starting on AI drone ships for the military. Dozens of shipped products still used today. Tech work spanning Sony, Walmart, the U.S. Department of Defense, and high-growth startups.

Most of my career has been spent inside fast-moving teams where everything needed to be done yesterday. So I have often been product manager, designer, prototype builder, sales team, and marketer all in the same week.

That gave me a very practical view of AI and how to make people care about it, which led me to start making AI explainers on YouTube.

My work has now reached 7M+ people and 41K+ subscribers. I have also worked with AI companies, research labs, and YC startups to help tell their stories clearly, including Higgsfield AI, Emergent AI, Brilliant, Stanford Human-Centered AI Lab, the Center for AI Safety, SerpAPI, and Abacus AI.

10 years in product. 6 years in AI, starting on AI drone ships for the military. Dozens of shipped products still used today. Tech work spanning Sony, Walmart, the U.S. Department of Defense, and high-growth startups. Most of my career has been sp... Show more

Marine Corps veteran, author, founder of WritersLogic and engineer behind the Cryptographic Proof-of-Process Protocol. My work sits at the intersection of confidential computing, decentralized identity, and anti-forgery cryptography.

Marine Corps veteran, author, founder of WritersLogic and engineer behind the Cryptographic Proof-of-Process Protocol. My work sits at the intersection of confidential computing, decentralized identity, and anti-forgery cryptography. Show more

Matthew (Matt) Bertram is an AI keynote speaker and the creator of DIG® (Digital Information Governance), his registered framework for AI governance and decision intelligence. He is CEO of EWR Digital and President of ModalPoint, the AI decision governance practice for regulated and capital-intensive industries, and Chief Marketing Officer of the Oil and Gas Global Network. He helps boards, CMOs, and energy and industrial leaders win visibility in AI search (GEO and AEO) and govern AI-driven decisions with integrity.

Matt is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, completed the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme at Oxford Saïd Business School and Harvard Business School Online's AI Essentials for Business, and is a Certified AI Auditor (CAIA). He served as moderator of record on the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless AI panel at the Offshore Technology Conference 2026. He hosts The Best SEO Podcast, co-hosts the Oil and Gas Sales and Marketing podcast, and is the author of eight books, including LLM Visibility.

Matthew (Matt) Bertram is an AI keynote speaker and the creator of DIG® (Digital Information Governance), his registered framework for AI governance and decision intelligence. He is CEO of EWR Digital and President of ModalPoint, the AI decision gove... Show more

Pablo Segarra is the founder of Segarra IP PLLC, a federal trademark practice built for scaling brands and founders with real equity at stake. A trademark attorney, keynote speaker, and cultural connector, Pablo works at the intersection of law, identity, and ownership — helping creators, entrepreneurs, and established businesses protect what defines them.
He has advised more than 2,000 founders, creators, and high-growth teams on trademark strategy, brand protection, and IP decisions that determine long-term value. His approach treats trademark registration not as a transaction but as a strategic foundation — and his client work spans apparel, food and beverage, creative agencies, cultural organizations, and the creator economy.
A respected bilingual speaker with 60+ engagements across three continents, Pablo speaks on intellectual property as an economic framework, cultural ownership, AI's impact on creator rights, and the structural gap between what communities build and what they own.
His background as a retired NYPD officer informs his discipline, directness, and commitment to clients who have never felt fully represented.
Notable Appearances:

VidCon Anaheim 2025: Two sessions — "Protecting Creators in the Age of AI" (Industry Track) and "Are You Rea(i)dy? The Future of Creator Protection" (Creator Track)
INTA Annual Meeting: Speaker at the world's largest trademark and IP conference
Remezcla Magazine: Featured expert on trademark disputes in Latino digital culture
SOMOS New York / Puerto Rico / Dominican Republic: 5X panelist on IP, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology
NFT NYC: 3X speaker on Web3 and intellectual property
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency: Three CLE sessions, 400+ attorneys trained on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital finance
Miami Ad School, Punta Cana: Workshop on AI's impact on Gen Z creatives and legal frameworks for creative asset protection
Universidad APEC, Dominican Republic: Presenter on the United States legal system
Hola Metaverso: Speaker on emerging technology and IP in Los Angeles and Colombia
NLLSA & LALSA: Speaker on emerging technology and the law
Grub with Gruber: IP and entrepreneurship expert, 17,000+ viewers
Travel + Leisure: Recognized in "Top 50 Most Notable in Travel"

Professional Affiliations:

Nuyorican Poets Café — Board of Directors
Dominican Bar Association of New York — Board of Directors
Hispanic National Bar Association
ALFA Latino
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency
DraftChain.AI — Advisory Board
Nettyworth — Advisory Board
Mastercard — IP & Legal Strategy Advisor (AI Entrepreneurship Bot)

Pablo Segarra is the founder of Segarra IP PLLC, a federal trademark practice built for scaling brands and founders with real equity at stake. A trademark attorney, keynote speaker, and cultural connector, Pablo works at the intersection of law, iden... Show more

I have been a Web Developer for over 14 years (Frontend, Fullstack).
I had experience working as a single web developer, as a member of big teams in FinTech, and as a Team Lead.

I enjoyed working on web 3D projects, awesome animations, visualizations, and good infographics. I am a speaker & organizer of tech meetups and conferences. I helped many students at different schools with learning web development. 
I like tech communities and modern technologies.

Over the last 8 years, I have been living in Luxembourg and organising the Lux TechPulse meetup. Last years I switched to Technical Management.

My passion is 🎮 video/board games, 🏞️ traveling, 🤿 diving, animals (I have a red cat 🐈), and cinema 🎥. I collect children's books from different countries and Christmas tree decorations.

I have been a Web Developer for over 14 years (Frontend, Fullstack).
I had experience working as a single web developer, as a member of big teams in FinTech, and as a Team Lead. I enjoyed working on web 3D projects, awesome animations, visualizati... Show more

Joel Comm has been building online businesses since 1995 — before Google existed — and has had a front-row seat to six technology revolutions: the web, search, social media, mobile, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Today he is an AI keynote speaker who serves as a translator, not an evangelist: he helps leaders and non-technical professional audiences understand what AI actually means for their work, and adopt it without losing judgment, relationships, or clarity.

Joel's keynotes are built around his proprietary Disruption Confidence Cycle™, a five-stage framework (Disruption → Doubt → Clarity → Confidence → Momentum) that guides organizations through technology transitions. He has spoken at Microsoft, the United Nations, Harvard Business School, the Consumer Electronics Show, TEDxMileHigh, and Tony Robbins events, and has worked with brands including IBM, Cisco, T-Mobile, Alibaba, and Twitter.

A New York Times bestselling author of 17 books — including The AdSense Code, Twitter Power, KaChing, and The Fun Formula — Joel hosts the AI for Everyone Show and co-hosts the Bad Crypto Podcast, which has surpassed 10 million downloads. His forthcoming book, AI Made Simple, is published by Morgan James Publishing. Joel is based in Puerto Rico and speaks worldwide.

Joel Comm has been building online businesses since 1995 — before Google existed — and has had a front-row seat to six technology revolutions: the web, search, social media, mobile, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Today he is an AI keynote s... Show more

Lianne Stewart named something most marketing organizations feel but can't articulate: the Safety Tax. It's the cost of building narratives for the people who approve them internally rather than the people who need to believe them externally. Her work moves that conversation upstream, before the cost is already paid.

She's the founder of The Narrative Office, working with enterprise CMOs and senior marketing leaders at companies including Amazon Ads, Pinterest, Dolby, and Shopify. She spent 10+ years at Meta, including contributing to the internal communications strategy for the Facebook-to-Meta rebrand. She built the Narrative Council, an open-source scrutiny engine for the document nobody scrutinizes, and publishes The Safety Tax on Substack.

Lianne Stewart named something most marketing organizations feel but can't articulate: the Safety Tax. It's the cost of building narratives for the people who approve them internally rather than the people who need to believe them externally. Her wor... Show more

James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, the daily podcast newsletter.

Inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in January 2026, he was awarded the inaugural Ambies International Impact Award from The Podcast Academy in 2025.

James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, the daily podcast newsletter. Inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in January 2026, he was awarded the inaugural Ambies International Impact Award from The Podcast Academy in 2025. Show more

Richard Essangabasi Israel, also known as The Content Chef, is a 23 year old Entrepreneur, Investor, Speaker, and Business developer from Nigeria. He works at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and business growth, and his work is driven by a simple belief: if it can be told, it can be sold. At 23, he has founded or co-founded nine ventures, each born from real problems he experienced himself like bad campus food, unreliable internet, lack of access and lack of funding for student founders. He is the Founder and CEO of The Shard Group LTD, a conglomerate that houses other subsidiary companies including Shard Network, a satellite powered campus ISP for African campuses, Shard Media Production, and Shard Builders Residency. His other ventures include Offar, a DeFi toolkit for African businesses and developers, The Messangs, a silent luxury menswear brand, Orex Prime, an Content/Media production company, and Campus Pitch Africa, a pan-African Shark Tank style pitch competition that funds student entrepreneurs. He serves as the lead investor for Campus Pitch Africa and is currently building MAI Fund, a venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed investments in African SMEs. He is also developing Stable Pesa, a fintech company that aims to help people across Africa achieve financial peace of mind, though it is still in development.

As a creative director and filmmaker, Richard has spent over five years mastering visual storytelling. He is the co-founder of Orex Prime, where he uses blockchain technology to help African filmmakers create and fund high quality movies. He has successfully raised over $10,000 for film projects from global partners including The Sandbox DAO, Uglycash and Base. His work has earned international awards and has been screened at major film festivals in the United Kingdom, New York, and Nigeria. He also hosts The Founders Archive, an ambitious project to film and document the stories of one million business owners around the world. He travels to different cities to record the struggles and wins of entrepreneurs, saving their lessons in a digital library for others to learn from.

As a public speaker, Richard does not deliver motivational fluff. He shares practical and honest insights drawn from five years of experience across media, Web3, entrepreneurship, and African innovation. He has spoken on global stages hosted by Google, Solana, Figma, SheFi and Ethereum at events including Figma Config, Eth Enugu, Web3 Lagos Conference, Solana Allstars Meetup, GDG EKET, ENB Onchain Summer Lagos, Devconnect Base Demo Day in Argentina, SheFi Nigeria,, Borderless 2.0/3.0 and NACOS Week 25. His speaking style is straightforward and focused on what actually works rather than what sounds good.

In business development, marketing, and sales, Richard brings over three years of hands on experience. He currently serves as the Marketing Lead and Growth Strategist at Bitsave Protocol, a decentralized savings platform focused on providing secure financial solutions and advancing DeFi adoption for global users. He helps small and medium sized businesses grow by building partnerships, revenue systems, and operational structures that actually scale. Before Bitsave, he led marketing for iLabs Nigeria, an AI Engineering Startup advancing AI chatbot adoption for SMEs founded by Alumni’s of the AI Class of 2023 at the European Business University of Luxembourg. He also served as Director of Socials for the Nigeria Association of Computing Students at Akwa Ibom State University, where he managed student engagement and organized high profile events including the NACOS Week 25 Conference. He was the campus lead for Cowrywise in 2024 and also served as a co-campus lead for Solana Allstars. He served as Regional Lead and Visual Creative Director for For The Love of DeFi, leading community growth, regional expansion, and Web3 adoption while helping organize the Innovate 25 Conference as Visual/Creative Director.

Richard studied filmmaking under a Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the Kunle Afolayan Film and Television Academy. He has also worked as a festival curator for the Uyo International Theatre and Film Festival and as co-lead for GDGoc Aksu. His mission is simple and consistent: to support the people who take real risks to build meaningful businesses, and to help young Africans share their stories and succeed on a global stage.

Richard Essangabasi Israel, also known as The Content Chef, is a 23 year old Entrepreneur, Investor, Speaker, and Business developer from Nigeria. He works at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and business growth, and his work is driven b... Show more

Lauren Mucciolo has produced and/or directed more than a dozen documentaries for PBS Frontline -- many as international co-productions with the BBC’s Storyville, Panorama and Current Affairs programs, and Channel 4 in the UK. Her most recent films for Frontline are the Emmy-nominated documentaries "Born Poor" and "Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages," both released in 2025.

A seven-time News & Documentary Emmy nominee and two-time Grierson nominee, Lauren has won two RFK Journalism Awards, one Online Journalism Award, a Best Director Award from the Royal Television Society, a SXSW Film Festival Jury Prize, among many other honors for her films. She came to the Cronkite School in 2019 from Brooklyn, New York to help launch the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism as its inaugural executive producer. During her tenure, national multimedia investigations from the Howard Center have been published in top national news outlets like PBS NewsHour and The Associated Press, and recognized with dozens of awards. She was an editor on the Howard Center's collaboration with The AP, PBS Frontline and the University of Maryland on the multi-platform "Lethal Restraint," a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting and a Murrow Award winner.

Lauren Mucciolo has produced and/or directed more than a dozen documentaries for PBS Frontline -- many as international co-productions with the BBC’s Storyville, Panorama and Current Affairs programs, and Channel 4 in the UK. Her most recent films fo... Show more