Intrepid

Intrepid is a financial technology company that brings innovation, inspiration, and opportunity to every entrepreneur and business in the creator economy.

Our core product "Superstar" is a creator marketing management software designed to automate the way data-driven marketing teams operate. It offers an integrated platform to manage the entire lifecycle of creator marketing campaigns. 

The objective is to streamline processes from the creator discovery phase to payments, all while leveraging data-driven insights and fostering enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.

I recruit customers, partners and lead our global community.

Co-Founder | Community | Growth 

Activate America

Producer of Amplified Avondale https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedavondale/ 

Activate America leads urban transformation and regenerative placemaking projects, creating vibrant cultural hubs for economic revitalization and fosters community connection and cultural diversity.

As the Founder and CEO of Activate America, I orchestrated a transformative journey that significantly impacted the local community. We've achieved remarkable milestones:

Community Development: Our festival transitioned from a homogenous gathering into a diverse and inclusive event, with over 1,000 monthly attendees representing a rich tapestry of backgrounds, fostering an inclusive sense of community and cultural diversity.

Revenue Growth: Doubled and tripled revenue for local merchants, contributing to the economic vitality of the community.

Urban Revitalization: Pioneered the creation of a net-new entertainment district, catalyzing urban revitalization and cultural enrichment.

Founder and CEO

Delivering over a hundred keynote speeches, panels, and moderated discussions on Fintech, Modern Banking, Web3, Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Work.

Translating deep tech trends into human-centric insights, driven by my entrepreneurial, executive recruiting, and advisory background.

Public Speaker

Silver Creek Partners

Full time through 2016, select long term clients through 2023. Global reach.
Key Contributions:

Recruited and onboarded over 2500 professionals, driving substantial revenue growth and innovation for diverse organizations. Hundreds of customers from idea stage to F50.
Functional areas: Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Development
Roles: CSuite to individual contributor.
Google, SAP, SingTel, AIA, Flipt, Anheiser Busch, Salesforce,

Key Accomplishments:
Scaled startup engineering teams from initial hires to robust units of up to 40 engineers.

Led talent acquisition for a HealhTech startup from idea to a teams 140+ employees.

Led talent acquisition efforts for a Fortune 100 electronics manufacturer, resulting in 35 senior manager and executive hires within 12 months.

Scaled a Fortune 50 insurance company's newly formed division from a single employee to 35 senior hires in just 18 months, including relocating 25 senior executives to Singapore.

Oversaw organizational design and talent acquisition for a corporate development and Innovation business unit, culminating in 14 executive-level hires.

Drove early success for startups, consistently recruiting first customers in zero to one environments.

Founder | Executive Recruiter

Intrepid Ventures

Intrepid Ventures was a Blockchain and Web3 startup studio and innovation lab for founders and chief innovation officers.

Customer-facing leader with a proven track record of success in growing and engaging communities, launching successful events, and building relationships in the blockchain and Web3 space.

Grew a global invite-only community from 0 to 30,000+ members in 18 months. Community led insights and guidance helped to shape the thinking of community members and position them for success in the rapidly evolving blockchain and Web3 space.

Developed and launched more than 20 sponsored events across Southeast Asia through ecosystem partners including Visa, Prudential, AIA, IFC World Bank, IBM, and others, attracting over 10,000 attendees. 

Facilitated community-driven innovation and collaboration, resulting in the launch of multiple successful blockchain/crypto products across insurance, fintech, security, and gaming.

Intrepid Ventures | Co-Founder | Blockchain & Web3 Venture Studio

Creator Economy | Influencer Marketing | Community | Sales and Partnerships | Recruiting

I help Influencer Marketing teams unify, automate, and scale their operations so they can focus on growth vs. administrative tasks.


I've recruited and helped build amazing teams (onboarded 2500+ professionals).
I've designed and built global communities from zero to 30K+.
Designed, launched and produced 18 Music and Art Festivals, 5 large scale conferences and 100+ events
Co-founded 4 startups in  Blockchain, Healthech, Fintech and AI/Automation.

Zach Piester

SilkRoad Cooperation Ltd.

The SilkRoad Cooperation Ltd (SRC) aims to create a new model for a new era – a novel, dynamic, action-oriented consultancy, facilitating research, advisory, dialogue, commercial diplomacy, and sustainability through the promotion of knowledge, trade, innovation, and culture via collaboration and exchange along the SilkRoad.

Our vision is to build an international, world-class, beyond the state-of-the-art, digitally-driven, business-affiliated advisory that focuses on Europe’s most important future relationships by promoting positive synergies. We stand for innovation by interchange and cooperation between Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries.

The mission of SRC is to mobilize entrepreneurial power by creating an Innovation Path along the SilkRoad and building an Innovation Bridge from Europe to the RCEP countries. SRC is designed to connect creativity, science, and efficiency, ignite and nurture international dialogues and exchanges with a commitment to breakthroughs in research, trade facilitation, multi-cultural communication, training, and education. We are dedicated to transforming and upgrading the technological levels and innovation ecology of enterprises, R&D labs, science & technology centers, and research institutes.

SilkRoad Cooperation is co-organizer of the European event of The World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS). It is an annual academic event for the world’s high-level young talents jointly initiated and sponsored by China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government.

Our website: https://silkroadcooperation.org/

Managing Director

Ideations - Connecting Knowledge.

Innovation by Connecting Knowledge: From projects to funds, we develop and deploy relationship-driven investor communication strategies and creativity that engage and compel investors to take action the way we do - we are obsessed with results. We blend the science of data with a compelling communication strategy to deliver value for our clients. With our full complement of services, we drive Investor Relations Strategy and Marketing for our clients.

Partner

Wong Fischer Consulting

We are your partner in supply chain management, funding advisory and IP Strategy.

Founder

Xallet AG

Xallet is a digital wallet solution envisioned by Xallet AG as the Premiere wallet solution that will combine the security of Digital Wallet with the capabilities to invest and exchange cryptocurrencies.

Partnered with top level companies in the industry, Xallet aims to provide the best exchange rates while giving you a worry-free, easy-to-use experience.

Risks & Compliance

Blockchain Innovation Group AG

BIG was established in 2018 and is your independent partner providing education, advisory and implementation services for your current or future Blockchain initiatives.

We have established a client focused approach “Enable, Advise and Implement” to provide you rapid access to the Blockchain world, technology concepts, market intelligence, subject matter expert capacity to start and successfully implement your proof of concept (POC) or minimum valuable product (MVP).

European projects in Horizon 2020

Proposal & Project Advisory

 EIC Accelerator (SME Instrument) Expert

Horizon 2020 SME Instrument - Evaluator

La Prairie Group AG

Global Supply Management

Global Procurement Management

Huawei Technologies Switzerland AG

Indirect Procurement

Strategy Consulting - Business strategy, Fundraising, Product 
Focused on SMEs

Strategy Consulting

TP Services GmbH

Transfer Pricing

Our unique selling proposition lies in our capacity to effectively address complex, complicated and connected challenges. 

Our 3-PHASE METHODOLOGY:
▶️ Connecting Knowledge
▶️ Meaningful Dialogue
▶️ Commercial Diplomacy

With a strategic mindset and strong analytical abilities, I am a detail-oriented professional who believes in the power of effective action to achieve desired outcomes. As an experienced commercial, strategy, and business development consultant, I possess a deep understanding of Asian and European business cultures within international ventures. My skill set encompasses a combination of international experience, communication prowess, and project management expertise, all complemented by robust business development skills.

I have a keen understanding of the factors that drive growth and possess the ability to translate innovative strategic visions into actionable plans. My entrepreneurial mentality and dedication to fostering a culture of business development serve as critical commercial imperatives that go beyond mere international growth.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strategic leadership, seamlessly integrating business, innovative technology, and marketing to stay ahead of market developments and drive innovation. I possess in-depth knowledge of technology and its implications for interactive solutions, allowing me to navigate complex landscapes with ease.

Acting as a catalyst for leading teams in highly competitive market environments is one of my strengths. I possess cross-cultural competencies developed across four continents, enabling me to establish and lead international teams effectively. By leveraging my diverse background, I bring a unique perspective to the table, fostering collaboration and achieving exceptional results.

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