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Sir Shefik Macauley

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Note: I have exceeded the allowed number of direct connections (30,000) at LinkedIn. Therefore, I am unable to accept any more direct connections at this time. However, you can click to "Follow" my profile instead, and I will follow you back. --- Shefik applies a holistic approach to code theory, practice and appreciation. Through this, he is well-rounded in a variety of facets pertaining to web development. Not only from an engineering perspective, but from a business perspective. Shefik is currently a Technical Lead, NBC Sports at NBCUniversal. He was previously Programmer, Merck Creative Studios at Merck. Recently, Shefik was Senior Software Developer, RFI Studios at Ruder Finn, where he worked on projects for Amgen, Citibank, and Shire; Senior Web Developer, Syfy at NBCUniversal; and Senior Web Developer, MTV World at Viacom. Prior to that position, he was a web developer at IBM Interactive Experience, were he worked on projects for Prudential and Banorte. He was also Drupal Developer at Penton Media, where he contributed to the development of a feature-rich content management system for the diversified business-to-business media company. He also contributed similar development for a television network, while serving as Software Engineer at CNBC. Previously, Shefik was Web Developer at Columbia Law School, where he developed projects for the Ivy League university. Furthermore, Shefik was Web Developer at Condé Nast Digital, where he developed projects for their brands GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Epicurious, and Concierge; as well as their advertising clients Chase Sapphire, Continental Airlines, Buick, Smirnoff, Stacy's Pita Chips, and Valspar Paint and Coatings. Prior to that position, Shefik was Technical Producer at TIME magazine and its site TIME.com. Additionally, Shefik conducted work at companies, such as The Wall Street Journal, Vimeo, Coca-Cola Enterprises, and FUJIFILM North America Corporation. After leading and aiding in national publicity campaigns for a multitude of multi-platinum recording artists and record company executives, such as Dionne Warwick, The Isley Brothers, Nona Hendryx, Dru Hill, and Luke, Shefik established his entertainment company in 1997.

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Growth & AI Leader @ Google | Founder @ Bogaroo | Indie Investor

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I'm an executive-level Creative/Design hybrid who'll concept a campaign idea in the AM, draft a crypto Twitter post in the PM and push a Figma update before I sign off for the night. I’m also a Notary Public, Wedding Officiant, and Kickboxing Instructor. Piqued your interest? Let's connect. Osu!

Maia Cheslow Baff

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Seasoned Product Design and Strategy Consultant

Adrienne Lahens

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Adrienne Lahens is a recognized leader in the creator economy and generative AI landscape. She is currently the Founder & CEO of an AI startup in stealth mode, focused on building a new economy for AI-powered creativity. During her nearly four years at TikTok, she led high-impact initiatives at the intersection of creators, brands, and AI. She built and scaled the TikTok Creator Marketplace (now TikTok One) from inception, developing it into a global platform that empowers over 2M creators and revolutionizes brand/creator collaborations across 24 markets. She then pioneered generative AI innovations, launching TikTok Symphony, pushing the boundaries of creativity at scale from ideation, to production, and optimization. Given the importance of responsible AI, Adrienne founded the TikTok Symphony Collective, an AI advisory board with industry leaders from major brands and agencies as well as top creators. Throughout her career, Adrienne has been at the forefront of digital transformation, architecting solutions that advance branded content and creator collaborations across emergent formats and platforms. As Chief Operating Officer at Influential, she drove 10x growth and built trust with over 60% of Fortune 500 brands by proving the efficacy of creator marketing. At BuzzFeed, she played a pivotal role in developing their early native advertising model and branded video strategy. Adrienne's is a regular speaker at major industry events, including Cannes Lions, SXSW, and CES, where she shares her insights on the future of creativity and the evolving creator landscape. She has been recognized as AdAge Leading Women and Variety’s Digital Innovators, and featured in leading publications and research reports spanning TechCrunch, Digiday, eMarketer, and Forrester. Adrienne's mission centers on democratizing creativity and empowering brands and creators with cutting-edge solutions. She publishes "The Imagination Age," a newsletter exploring the intersection of AI and human potential. A New York native, Adrienne lives in Los Angeles with her husband Olivier and their two sons.

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Executive Creative Director, writer. I help brands solve business problems through creativity.

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“I have spent my career at the intersection of innovation, technology, and community-building—leading initiatives that bring together startups, creators, corporates, and investors to drive real impact. With 20 years of leadership experience spanning corporate innovation, startups, and venture capital, I am deeply familiar with what it takes to build, scale, and sustain thriving innovation ecosystems.” David is a Venture Partner at UK VC FOV Ventures, investing in the next era of computing: spatial computing, 3D, AI and robotics. He's also CDO at Edward Enninful's new venture EE72. He founded Poplar.Studio, a platform that provides award-winning 3D and Immersive experiences for consumers and enterprises, for which he raised multiple rounds of funding from top UK venture capital, built a small sales organization, and translated it into multiple million pounds of revenue, partnered with key tech companies and developed new applications using AI. Before that, he was Head of YouTube Studios at Google throughout Europe, Middle-East & Africa for 6 years, after years between Paris and New York as VP of Content for European video platform Dailymotion and in Los Angeles developing original content for Netflix. He is Non-Executive Director of Bodyswaps (VR and AI for education), Advisor to Emperia (virtual showrooms for Arts, Fashion and Luxury) and iindiverse (engagement platform for music). He was a Trustee of Save the Children UK and Sadler’s Wells for 6 years and is now a Trustee of the technology dance company Alexander Whitley. He is an Executive Judge at the Webby Awards, celebrating excellence on the Internet. Specialties: Venture Building, Venture Investing, Innovation, Transformation, Intrapreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, AI & genAI, Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, Web3, Online Media, Online Video & Internet, Business Development, Partnerships, Production, Audience Development, Creative, Communications, Marketing, Business Affairs, Fundraising, Investment Management, Finance and Operations.

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Award winning Art Director & Founder at Synchonized Studio. With 10+ years of experience, I know how to help clients solve real business cases and grow their businesses by using design thinking. Focus areas: Product & Visual design, Mobile & Web projects as well as Branding, Typography and Animations. Achievements: Webby Winner Independent of the Year on Awwwards 2019 & 2020 Mobile website of the Year on Awwwards 2020 & 2021 Studio of the Year on Awwwards 2022 1x Site of the Month on Awwwards 29x AWWWARDS - Website of the Day 10x FWA - Website of the Day 160k followers on Dribbble 28x Behance features For business enquiries: zhenya@synchronized.studio

Maya Draisin Farrah

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Specialties: Web development, internet trends, recognition, event concepts,

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Co-founder and Design director at Noomo Agency | Judge at Awwwards | Judge at Webby | Reddot winner | Webby winner | ADC*E Member | Design Mentor | noomoagency.com