House of Blues | Icebreaker

House of Blues | Icebreaker

Members

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I am a Fintech, Blockchain, and AI Executive and Chief of Ecosystem & Partnerships, architecting multi-chain ecosystems that bridge DeFi, TradFi, AI infrastructure, and data markets. I transform complex decentralized networks into real-world financial products, enabling programmable liquidity, cross-chain interoperability, tokenized credit, and institutional-grade DeFi adoption. Since February 2024, I have led CrossFi’s global ecosystem, scaling participation to 2,000+ developers and 200+ production-grade dApps on mainnet, while expanding across APAC, Europe, Americas, and MENA markets. I have structured partnerships with Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alchemy, Consensys, Metamask, QuickNode, NVIDIA, Starknet Foundation, MultiversX, Metis Protocol, Worldcoin, Blacknodes, Across Protocol, DLT Africa, Token Tails, Guru Network, and Dex Guru, creating measurable adoption, liquidity, and ecosystem growth. I design ecosystem economics, tokenomics, and governance frameworks, advising on on-chain credit systems, staking protocols, synthetic data markets, and treasury optimization. I develop incentives for developers, validators, and ecosystem participants while ensuring AML/KYC and multi-jurisdictional compliance. As a board advisor and executive mentor, I guide emerging blockchain, AI, and fintech projects on governance, investment readiness, financial strategy, and developer adoption across the US, EU, APAC, and MENA regions. I have represented projects at Token2049, DevCon, EthGlobal, EthWomen, Consensus, Paris Blockchain Week, WAGMI, NFT NYC, Blockchain Futurist Conference, EthToronto, Permissionless, Digital Assets Forum, Breakpoint, Rare Evo, EthDenver, Digital Assets Summit, Money20/20, and Web Summit, delivering keynotes, panels, workshops, and hackathons that drive global developer engagement. I combine technical mastery in blockchain, smart contracts, cross-chain interoperability, AI/ML infrastructure, and financial systems with strategic financial leadership, specializing in multi-chain infrastructure, tokenomics, institutional partnerships, AI-driven analytics, treasury and liquidity design, synthetic data markets, and Web3 enterprise solutions. I thrive at the intersection of capital, code, and intelligence, designing scalable, compliant, and high-yield ecosystems that accelerate adoption and measurable value for developers, users, and investors worldwide.

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Strategic Content Pro | Digital Marketing Expert | Advertising Professor | AI Tinkerer | Creative Thinker & Storyteller

Huntington Cudahy

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Concert promoter turned tech evangelist. I'm a marketing professional with a diverse background across music, media, entertainment, and technology spaces. Equally happy discussing the details of a venue buyout, Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant, or interesting DAO's. Specialties: Crypto • Live Music • Marketing • Business Development • Product Development • Digital Marketing • Product Management • Startups

Ryan Ritchie, MBA

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Dynamic business analyst and finance professional with experience devising and executing targeted strategies to drive revenue growth among diverse clients and industries. Strong communicator with aptitude for establishing and cultivating relationships with client executives, key business stakeholders, and channel partners. Innovative problem solver, with strong presentation and negotiation capabilities. Adept at analyzing business processes and financial data to transform sales and profitability results. Specialties: Strategic Planning • Team Building & Leadership • Sales & Marketing • New Business Development • Financial Management • Variance & Trend Analysis • Presentations • Account Management • Profit Growth • Cost Savings • Process Improvement • Service Excellence • Branding • Web Marketing Strategies

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"Building Community Through Music" with instruments of tune, but more importantly, instruments of peace. I started a project at UCLA called the UCLA Piano Project, which led to planning & performing the UCLA Centennial Celebration in honor of Quincy Jones. Our (Quincy & I's) dinner turned into my first full time job working for him at Quincy Jones Productions for 3 years. I'm currently putting my marbles on the Universal CATALOG at Universal Music Enterprises, sharing timeless music with the younger generations who need it the most.

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Dave Surgan is a marketing leader. At R/GA he runs global partnerships with social and tech platforms. He’s launched ambitious work for clients including LEGO, ESPN, Ad Council (Love Has No Labels), and Verizon. Dave’s over 20 years of experience building brand, content, and social strategies have afforded him a prestigious list of awards, including a 2017 EMMY nomination for Ad Council campaign #WeAreAmerica and multiple Cannes Lions, D&AD Impact, Shorty, Webby, and Clio awards. For the '16-'17 and '17-'18 NBA seasons, Dave helped ESPN redefine their audience in his award-winning strategic analysis that uncovered “The Four Minute Fan.” His research defined a key audience for the sports brand and informed campaigns aimed at converting Four Minute Fans and driving live tune-in. The research empowered ESPN to tap into culture and key sports moments to tell sustained stories and deeply engage their fan base, leading to the launch of a new platform for ESPN to promote their NBA games. The work won Dave and team an ARF Ogilvy Award for Changing Consumer Behavior. In 2017, Dave rolled out LEGO’s first global holiday campaign in years, “Shake Up Imagination.” Additionally, he led communications planning the past four years for The Ad Council’s award winning Love Has No Labels campaign including #WeAreAmerica. This work earned him prestigious accolades, including an Emmy nomination, and Jay Chiat, Webby, D&AD, and Shorty awards. He’s overseen all of Verizon’s augmented reality experiences and currently leads the AR strategy for the telecom company within the agency. Dave has contributed his knowledge to talks at SXSW, Columbia Business School, Fashion Forward Commerce, and has guest lectured at NYU Stern Business School and Iona College.

Dorielle Birnkrant

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(DRE #01978479) COO/CMO of PetroCal Associates, a boutique commercial real estate financing and brokerage firm serving entrepreneurs seeking to launch, grow, and sell carwash, gas station, and c-store businesses. Strategic accomplished executive with expertise in managing and growing teams, developing and implementing operational processes and marketing strategies, loan underwriting, leading sponsorship and partnership negotiations, with a track record of building and sustaining highly-visible client relationships. Remade myself in 2014 when I left the entertainment industry to join PetroCal in the real estate and mortgage brokerage industries. Drove 213% growth in loans financed in the past 5 years. Back at Ticketmaster, I lead the team that drove $85M in NFL sales through Ticketmaster, League and Club Site channels helping attribute to a 19.7% increase YOY. Lead my team and oversaw negotiations for over $60 million dollars in contractual marketing assets with 120+ advertising and sponsorship relationships. I'm most proud of having my employees say I was their best manager and my clients say that I was their best advocate. Specialties: Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Project Management, Deal Negotiations, Data Analysis, Promotions, Event Marketing, Event Planner. Efficient time management and multi-tasking, great sense of humor, strong work ethic, team player, detail-oriented, even-keeled, focused, energized verbal and written communicator. Real Estate Agent and Mortgage Specialist. MBA Graduate.

Jenna Bencivenga

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Coming up on almost 10 years of working in the music and events industry, my almost 2 year journey at The Bowery Presents has been defined by my passion for creating memorable experiences and a commitment to excellence in customer service. My role as an Operations Coordinator allows me to leverage my C.G.S.P. certification and expertise in human resource management, policy development, and event execution to enhance our company's reputation for hosting outstanding events and concerts. At The Bowery Presents, my responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of operations, from meticulous sales, planning and coordination of private events, to the hands-on management of music hall performances. My have proven essential in addressing individual employee concerns, ensuring seamless payroll processes, and delivering administrative support that contributes to the success of our building.

David Koslovsky

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Purchasing Manager at Event 360

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Chairman of Bloq, Co-Founder of Hemi