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Melisa Cilli
Melisa CilliMelisa Cilli
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion Designer
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About Melisa Cilli

Melisa Cilli, is a forward-thinking digital fashion designer passionate about driving the future of the industry through innovative technologies. With a strong belief in the potential of immersive experiences, she is dedicated to exploring new solutions and pushing the boundaries of fashion design. Her journey in fashion has revealed the digital realm as the future. She envisioned a world where fashion is created and experienced through cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). As a pioneer in digital fashion, Melisa strives to lead the transformation from physical to digital. With an MA in Fashion and Textile Design, coupled with a BSc in Computer Engineering, she possess a unique blend of creative and technical skills. By combining her creative vision with technical expertise, she actively seek collaborations with like-minded individuals and organisations who share her passion for revolutionising the industry. Through the use of digital tools and immersive technologies, Melisa aims to redefine the way we create, experience, and consume fashion.
Charlie Rogers
Charlie RogersCharlie Rogers
WorkTech
WorkTech
Future of Careers Expert
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About Charlie Rogers

Charlie Rogers is an award-winning expert on the future of careers, where he blends his experience delivering projects with The Portfolio Collective with his leadership of the 30+ members of the Undefinable Community and his weekly newsletter, Mastery In Your 20s, on navigating a squiggly career as an individual with many interests to 650+ readers. All while juggling the 15 hours of training in his semi-professional career as an endurance athlete where he recently placed top 100 in his age group at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships and is now aiming to go sub 2h 30m at the London Marathon 2024.
Imisi Fakunle
Imisi FakunleImisi Fakunle
AI
AI
Computer Science with AI Student at Leeds Uni
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About Imisi Fakunle

Imisi is a Computer Science graduate and incoming Technology Analyst at Deutsche Bank with a passion for technology. She has honed her soft skills through leading projects as a board member at an EdTech start-up and committee member of her university’s Entrepreneurs Society. With a background in coding and problem-solving, Imisi has also developed hard skills in software development, data science and AI through technology internships and spring weeks across 5 different industries including technology, finance and education. She mentors sixth-form students as a UK STEM Ambassador and has worked with students from 17 different UK schools.
Nadiyah Rajabally
Nadiyah RajaballyNadiyah Rajabally
AI
AI
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
WorkTech
WorkTech
Head of Marketing
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About Nadiyah Rajabally

Nadiyah is the Head of Marketing at hundo and was the first Gen Z hire at hundo! Her background is primarily in Digital Marketing. She ensures that hundo always keeps young people in mind when making plans. Instead of attending university, she started working right after finishing her A-levels, which provided her with a fresh perspective. Aside from helping young people, Nadiyah is also a mental health advocate. Her current project is to organise and produce hundo's monthly CareerCon series, where experts from different industries share their knowledge. Stay connected with Nadiyah and hundo to prepare for the future of work!
Yasmin Topia
Yasmin TopiaYasmin Topia
AI
AI
CEO and Co-Founder
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About Yasmin Topia

Yasmin Topia is CEO and co-founder of Sociate AI- the worlds most engaging, fastest learning shopping AI that sees and speaks, killing the need to click and scroll ever again, changing the ecommerce experience for ever. Yasmin is a serial AI entrepeneur- with past ventured back by Microsoft, JaguarLandrover and Silicon Valley VCs- with a back ground in sales having won and delivered of £40m in new business at Adecco and PwC. Yasmin started her career as a sales assistant in retail.
Kenn Mayfield
Kenn MayfieldKenn Mayfield
AI
AI
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
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About Kenn Mayfield

Advocate of neurodiversity, a maker of narrative NFTs, and a proponent of accessible entertainment, STEM, and industrial education immersive worlds, Kenn applies his skills in imagery, narrative, production, photography, and software development to his fully immersive Rebel Metaverse and the popular Ruby Room (nominated for Laval Virtual awards in 2022). Currently, he is developing AI-managed ASL communication in the spatial web. With a new frontier of limitless possibilities, cohesive talents and teamwork, we will shape the spatial web atop developing technologies and make it our own new world. CareerCon22 partner, hundo 100, SingularityNet Deepfunding top co-applicant, competitor in AWE XR 2023, participant in StartUp Wise Guys business pre-accelerator. Creator of the League of Extraordinary Talent (theloet.com) rewriting rules of autistic income opportunity.
Luke Judge
Luke JudgeLuke Judge
AI
AI
Interim CEO
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About Luke Judge

Luke Judge is a seasoned digital marketing expert with a reputation for innovative thinking and ethical practices. As the former CEO of Incubeta UK & US, Luke significantly contributed to the company's global growth, expanding the organization to over 500 people worldwide. In his role at Tapx, he spearheaded a transformative plan for the pioneering Web3 company, strengthening its foothold in the industry. Currently, as the CEO of hundo, Luke is at the forefront of preparing young people for the future of work, reflecting his commitment to making a tangible impact in the community. His international exposure, combined with his experiences in international crisis volunteering, has instilled a deep appreciation for diverse markets and cultures. Luke's mission-driven approach in his work has led to frequent speaking invitations and judge appointments at industry events. Luke's personal brand embodies innovation, ethical practices, and a dedication to growth. His unwavering support for startups and entrepreneurs, coupled with his impactful international crisis relief efforts, reflect his passion for fostering positive change both in the industry and the wider world.
Olska Green
Olska GreenOlska Green
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
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About Olska Green

I am a fashion designer and founder of the sustainable phygital fashion brand Ecoolska (www.ecoolska.com). We develop 3 main directions of our brand: eco-fashion, digital fashion and upcycling. I see my mission in not just creating beauty, but raising public awareness of global problems and solving them together. Fashion now is about meanings, about the individuality of each person, about a common cause - to save our planet. My dream is to change the whole fashion industry from linear economy to circular economy, from fast fashion to sustainable fashion. I have 12 years of experience in the fashion industry: I previously built my first brand from zero into a successful profitable brand with an extensive loyal customer base. My strength is inspiring the team to reach high results, while revealing the talents of each employee. I can see future trends and innovations and implement them quickly. I can create a high-quality stylish product that doesn't harm our planet.
Xander Simms
Xander SimmsXander Simms
AI
AI
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About Xander Simms

I'm the founder of Digital Storytellers Inc. a web3 design studio specializing in helping brands amplify their voice in the metaverse by applying technologies like 3D, AI, and the blockchain. I"m also an an emerging artist, designer, and technologist and for the last decade I've helped brands achieve their goals by producing content and creative and executing strategic marketing and social media campaigns. After working with brands like NASA in the space technology sector, I made a pivot to web3 in 2021 and since have created NFTs, digital fashion, metaverse activations, and campaigns for fortune 500 brands, top web3 start ups, social media influencers, professional athletes, and entertainers.
Jennifer Barnet
Jennifer BarnetJennifer Barnet
WorkTech
WorkTech
Head of People & Culture
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About Jennifer Barnet

Jenny spent a decade in luxury hospitality, honing her people skills first and foremost before working in restaurant brand management and compliance across London and EMEA. A pre-covid redundancy prompted a re-evaluation of wanting to be employed in a meaningful role and Jenny ended up being hundo's first employee in Dec 2020. Since then Jenny has worked in content creation, project management, customer success, operations, and account management before settling into her current role and getting back to her love of supporting people both inside and outside of hundo.
Aditya Mani
Aditya ManiAditya Mani
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
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About Aditya Mani

Aditya Mani is the founder of the YOLOgram Style: A direct to avatar platform where consumers can style their avatars with branded wearables and share immersive stories to social. He has taken a keen interest in showcasing digital fashion on avatars (both brand ambassadors as avatars and consumer avatars). He is an advisor in AIXR for the Retail Industry focus and also on the advisory board of Metaverse Standards Forum. Keenly looking at the digital fashion world from the lens of AR (body tracking), metaverse (persistent embodiments on avatars) and 3d commerce as well as playable commerce (showcasing fashion in gaming platforms). Aditya is also on the Advisory Board of the Metaverse Fashion Council.
James Fraser-Murison
James Fraser-MurisonJames Fraser-Murison
WorkTech
WorkTech
Head of Education
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About James Fraser-Murison

Joanna Blazinska
Joanna BlazinskaJoanna Blazinska
WorkTech
WorkTech
Career Coach & Strategist
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About Joanna Blazinska

Joanna Blazinska is a career coach and strategist with a background in project management in the consumer electronics supply chain. Joanna started her career in a gaming company in Poland. She then transitioned into supply chain operations and reverse logistics, into vendor and project management roles, and worked at companies such as Sony DADC, Sony PlayStation and Google, across multiple countries such as Peru, Spain, Poland and the UK. She then moved into the world of coaching and is now working with professionals moving into tech & data. Passionate about career development, the future of work and emerging technologies. Content creator, selected by LinkedIn for their 1st UK edition of the Creator Accelerator Programme last year.
Daniel Potes
Daniel PotesDaniel Potes
AI
AI
Physical Creative Technologist
I'm Daniel Potes, a NYC-based Creative Technologist! My career background is in event-based product design, photography, interactive arts and design, applied creative technology, and comprehensive applied AI workflow integration! For the last 9 years, I've been working from Virginia to New York, building my client base and enhancing my creative palette. In the last few years, I've been deep-diving the world of Industrial Robotics, and integrated ML & IOT micro-controller networks as well as working on Integrating AI workflows in a variety of formats. With a wide skill set that includes everything from standard DSLR photography and video work, to 3d scanning and printing, to application creation and integration, and research and development in applied ML for industrial robotics, I pride myself in being a jack-of-all-trades, capable of dropping into any role and excelling. For the last two years, I’ve been working as a Physical Technologist and AI Integration Specialist for Future Colossal, an Innovation Agency in NYC, dealing mostly in tech solutions for immersive and interactive experiences. From designing custom wirelessly charging RFID solutions to building out $100000+ OEM hardware for major clients and finally transitioning the teams towards a more future forwards AI workflow. From LED artworks to Mixed Reality hardware solutions, to real-time AI environment design, I’ve spent this time honing my skills in Embedded Hardware and AI by taking projects through Pitch, Ideation, Research, Development, and finally, Delivery. Most recently I’ve fully dived into the Amusement Industry and am so excited for the future of AI Integrated Amusement Design!
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About Daniel Potes

I'm Daniel Potes, a NYC-based Creative Technologist! My career background is in event-based product design, photography, interactive arts and design, applied creative technology, and comprehensive applied AI workflow integration! For the last 9 years, I've been working from Virginia to New York, building my client base and enhancing my creative palette. In the last few years, I've been deep-diving the world of Industrial Robotics, and integrated ML & IOT micro-controller networks as well as working on Integrating AI workflows in a variety of formats. With a wide skill set that includes everything from standard DSLR photography and video work, to 3d scanning and printing, to application creation and integration, and research and development in applied ML for industrial robotics, I pride myself in being a jack-of-all-trades, capable of dropping into any role and excelling. For the last two years, I’ve been working as a Physical Technologist and AI Integration Specialist for Future Colossal, an Innovation Agency in NYC, dealing mostly in tech solutions for immersive and interactive experiences. From designing custom wirelessly charging RFID solutions to building out $100000+ OEM hardware for major clients and finally transitioning the teams towards a more future forwards AI workflow. From LED artworks to Mixed Reality hardware solutions, to real-time AI environment design, I’ve spent this time honing my skills in Embedded Hardware and AI by taking projects through Pitch, Ideation, Research, Development, and finally, Delivery. Most recently I’ve fully dived into the Amusement Industry and am so excited for the future of AI Integrated Amusement Design!
Owen Healy
Owen HealyOwen Healy
WorkTech
WorkTech
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About Owen Healy

Owen is a 'go-to' guy when it comes to hiring in blockchain tech. To date, Owen has placed over 75 people from over 30 countries into various different web3 projects serving a vast array of clients. Aside from recruitment, Owen is also very active on LinkedIn offering valuable tips and tricks on standout in today's competitive job market.
Amelia Loveday
Amelia LovedayAmelia Loveday
AI
AI
Head of Partnerships
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About Amelia Loveday

Amelia is Head of Partnerships at hundo, and project manager for hundo virtual work experience. She joined hundo in 2022 as the lead producer for the launch of hundo.xzy, CareerCon22. Amelia previously worked in the charity sector, where she has a track-record of delivering programmes in civic discourse, public diplomacy and education. She worked with the Aspen Institute UK to build the organisation's public and private programming, including the delivery of the EU's post-Brexit public diplomacy programme in the UK. Prior to this, Amelia worked on youth engagement and election regulation in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is also the Co-Sec of Opora, a charity supporting Ukrainians to settle and sustainably rebuild their lives in the UK.
Lara Assi
Lara AssiLara Assi
WorkTech
WorkTech
Metapreneur
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About Lara Assi

Lara is a driving force within the web3 and AI movement, specializing in untangling the intricacies of innovative technologies for enthusiasts. With over 12 years of global entrepreneurial experience spanning manufacturing, media, retail, blockchain, and AI, Lara excels in simplifying complex concepts. Lara's passion lies in web3 education, where she excels in translating technical jargon into understandable terms, empowering learners from diverse backgrounds to grasp the essence of web3. Her immersive contribution enables participants to directly engage with these transformative technologies. A passionate advocate for inclusivity, Lara promotes diversity within the web3 realm and fosters equity. Her collaborations extend to influential venture capitalists, investment DAOs, and Layer 1 blockchains, underscoring her role as a bridge between technology and strategic partnerships. Moreover, Lara is a seasoned web3 consultant, aiding web2 companies in adopting the appropriate web3 technologies and assisting web3 start-ups in their growth journey. Her dynamic impact as a visionary, educator, advocate, and consultant continues to shape the accessible, diverse, and innovative landscape of web3.
Albert Marealle
Albert MarealleAlbert Marealle
AI
AI
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
WorkTech
WorkTech
Social Media Coordinator & Graphic Designer
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About Albert Marealle

Albert Marealle is a digital illustrator from East London, and Social Media Coordinator and Graphic Designer at hundo. hundo is the immersive platform for Gen Z, educators and employers to learn about the future of learning and work. Albert launched his first NFT collection, Warm Up Sessions, at CareerCon22, the world’s first immersive careers event for Gen Z. The collection opened in The Immersive Kind gallery on Spatial, where Albert was interviewed by Founder and gallery owner Kadine James. Albert is also a Converse All-Stars community member, and his work has been featured by the likes of influencer Joanna Chimondes from love island.
Rinat Homossany Perry
Rinat Homossany PerryRinat Homossany Perry
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
Co-founder
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About Rinat Homossany Perry

After acquiring extensive knowledge in the fashion industry from running my own private label to working for large-scale global retail brands as a personal stylist and fashion consultant. I always knew the fashion industry needed to adopt technology to evolve. StyleClue was built to bridge between the worlds, and break bad shopping habits for a healthier fashion industry in Web 3.0 and social gaming.
Dan Fitzpatrick
Dan FitzpatrickDan Fitzpatrick
AI
AI
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About Dan Fitzpatrick

I'm Daniel Potes, a NYC-based Creative Technologist specializing in event-based product design, photography, interactive arts, applied creative technology, and AI integration. Over 9 years, I've enhanced my skills from Virginia to New York, delving into Industrial Robotics, ML & IoT networks, and AI workflows. With expertise in photography, 3D scanning, application creation, and applied ML for robotics, I excel in various roles. As a Physical Technologist and AI Integration Specialist at Future Colossal in NYC, I've built $100,000+ OEM hardware for major clients while transitioning teams towards a future-forward AI workflow. From LED artworks to Mixed Reality hardware solutions and real-time AI environment design, I've honed my skills in Embedded Hardware and AI, overseeing projects from pitch to delivery. Currently, I'm excited about the future of AI Integrated Amusement Design.
Isola Zhu
Isola ZhuIsola Zhu
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
CEO and Founder
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About Isola Zhu

Founder of HGVIS, a community-driven digital fashion platform. Birding physical and digital together to enhance the experience with VR and AR technology. With a focus on co-creation and community-building, eager to push the boundaries in the web3.0 fields and create immersive experience.
Pere Pèrez Ninou
Pere Pèrez NinouPere Pèrez Ninou
WorkTech
WorkTech
Founder and CEO
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About Pere Pèrez Ninou

As the founder and CEO of Metacampus, an innovation services company that unlocks human potential in the virtual economy, I have over 20 years of experience in the digital and immersive technology sector. I have led and contributed to multiple award-winning projects and initiatives that leverage emerging technologies, interactive production, and content generation to create engaging and impactful experiences for clients and audiences. Previously, I was the Head of Innovation at Grup Mediapro, a global media and entertainment group, and the founder and CEO of VISYON, a leading company in immersive and interactive solutions. I have also held senior positions at Rockabox, MOJITO, Psycle Interactive, Doubleclick, Tangozebra, twentysix London, and JKD. My core competencies include developing innovative market solutions, digital strategy, business development, team management, and creative vision. I am passionate about exploring new ways of connecting, collaborating, and learning in the digital world, and I strive to create positive social and environmental impact through innovation. I believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and I value working with talented and diverse teams that share my vision and mission.
Gayle Harrison
Gayle HarrisonGayle Harrison
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
CEO and Founder
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About Gayle Harrison

My focus is on creating innovative and inspiring business and marketing solutions at enterprise and consumer level that deliver excellent results. During my career, I have held marketing, strategy and innovation roles with global businesses, SMEs and start-ups, giving me a valuable perspective on what it takes to make businesses of any size succeed. I believe large businesses can learn from start-ups’ fast approach to innovation and how they leverage technology, whilst start-ups can benefit from more rigorous analysis and performance measurement to optimize their tight resources. I have had a rewarding 20-year career in marketing, strategy and consultancy roles for global consumer goods companies, leading teams, inspiring organisations behind change, and developing and implementing marketing plans that resulted in step-changes in performance. In 2019 I started my own technology business. Having immersed myself in the Web3 world, UNTAGGED leverages this and other emerging technologies such as AR and VR in a platform that incentivizes consumers to make sustainable fashion choices. I've successfully raised pre-seed investment, built the digital platform, and completed a successful beta trial.
Peyton Pocock
Peyton PocockPeyton Pocock
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
Technical Marketing Designer & Developer
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About Peyton Pocock

From Cornwall, Peyton Pocock now works and lives in London as a designer and developer for hundo. Peyton works on the hundo.xyz website and other marketing projects.
Scott Byrne-Fraser
Scott Byrne-FraserScott Byrne-Fraser
AI
AI
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
WorkTech
WorkTech
Technical Co-Founder
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About Scott Byrne-Fraser

Scott is a Technical Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer, Creative Technologist and Podcast host. Currently building for the future of education and healthcare with hundo and Verifi3r. Scott has helped shape some of the world's biggest products at BBC News, BBC Sport, Amazon Video, DAZN and Play Studios.
Tery Spataro
Tery SpataroTery Spataro
AI
AI
Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion
Chief AI Creative Director
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About Tery Spataro

“Imagination is the tool of creation. It’s a lens through which we can see our world and picture how we might change it. We have always used our imagination to transform the world around us, continuing to do so. But that doesn’t mean we should be afraid of new tools and new ways to imagine—just like a hammer doesn’t make a house, but it does make building one easier!” - Tery. As a Creative Director, Storyteller, and Content Creator, I specialize in utilizing AI to create captivating experiences. My passion for science fiction and futurism has led me to become an author, innovator, and AI enthusiast. My AI-generated digital art transcends both digital and physical realms, often combining the two, with the aim to inspire, energize, and entertain. In my fine arts, I trained AI models through Playform on my artwork, while in brand and commercial design work, I utilize generative AI. My diverse portfolio showcases digital and fine arts creations, surface design products, fashion pieces, and numerous books I have both illustrated and authored.

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