> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://values-network.gitbook.io/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://values-network.gitbook.io/home/team-and-social-proof.md).
# Team & Social Proof
### Team
* [Andrew Berkowitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewberko/) - Cofounder, CEO - Bootstrapped a podcast into a globally syndicated portfolio of media brands, worked with BBC, Airbnb, [the US Institute of Peace](https://www.usip.org/), the Export–Import Bank of the United States, Web Summit, and the Kering Group. He was the youngest ever Fellow at the [Milken Institute](https://milkeninstitute.org/)
* [Kristina Tauchmannova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinatauchmannova?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAV_HrgBmo2-x711m_kq_d4zULEHfWk7-bA\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B7vghhTwHRiyeKLUva3YjoQ%3D%3D) - Cofounder - Built and ran [MENA FinTech accelerator](https://www.startupbootcamp.org/accelerator/fintech-dubai/) in Dubai as COO, led commercial + non-commercial partnerships for Tech City UK, focused on supporting startups for the City of London
* [Justin Markell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmarkell?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAMC7lEBn32mdOprzpK7-42KnQLoph2pk-c\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BGFf2DJtJQgC8EkRh%2BXQ5Cw%3D%3D) - Chief Strategy Officer - 15+ years media, advertising & social impact. 4x VC-backed. Founding team, [Kindred](https://www.wsj.com/articles/kindred-events-aims-to-help-companies-build-purpose-led-practices-11579604400) (exit). Worked with Microsoft, Pepsi, Verizon, Warner, UN & ACLU. Fast Company World Changing Ideas Finalist. Led strategy for media portfolio backed by Mark Cuban. Launched brand for platinum artist ZHU.
* [Fifer Garbesi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fifergarbesi?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABOHGzIBH4IApCoJOUg81Uh7WPhfstmSA5o\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B7S%2F6%2BXzqRH2UbuqFYmBG6g%3D%3D) - Chief Innovation Officer - An award winning producer of AR/VR & experiential for Meta, Google, and the NBA. Her work has screened at Cannes, Tribeca, + The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Awarded a Cannes Lion
* [Olumide Akinwande](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluakinwande?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAByjAp0B6dER_51EaaMpgQGyRntsdB3daCM\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3ByUkdwsPYQfyGb9viblNYeA%3D%3D) - Head of Engineering - An experienced and certified ETH Smart-Contract Developer, he was the CTO for the first Bitcoin wallet in Ghana and built the first cryptocurrency exchange in Malawi
### Select Advisors & Investors
* [Denise Roberson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseroberson) - First-ever Chief Purpose Officer at Omnicom
* [Mike Masserman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-masserman-73b2299?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAGiit8BaLpbgleWj3CGhhg1i4kE_T1nN7g\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BwHUEGWPdS%2BW6v9KOoaA85Q%3D%3D) - Ex-Head of Global Policy & Impact at Lyft
* [Adrian Grenier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-grenier-4b26b9196?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAC4FooYBPmkgfwr0MUfQ8lwMijyaMd-xzkU\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3Bd3zjoe%2FJRDC5EOaI3kl9EA%3D%3D) - Actor, producer, nonprofit founder. Star of Emmy-nominated HBO series ‘Entourage’
* [María Alegre Ribas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marialegre?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAACtTnYB6IMKstKIBX0ZHS-_k_Buh9k90k8\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BCbmJNSZLTyKs0uuUZPho5Q%3D%3D) - Founder of Flori Ventures, ex head of investment at Mozilla
* [Dave Smith](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mediadls) - Regarded as 1st media consultant in the ad industry. Invented media planning in 1980’s
* [Halsey Huth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/halseyhuth) - Head of Growth & Partnerships at Moonpay
* [Chelsea Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-miller-1352b198?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABSwWnkBvBqGOnYzwXxgdDTVdQlSuwoUU6Q\&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BKivVg84wT5GRebKyeTcJxw%3D%3D) - Leading Gen Z Activist and Muhammad Ali Foundation Humanitarian of the Year '21
* [Amanda Slavin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amslavin) - MarTech Entrepreneur, clients Coca Cola & Google, Hubspot advisor
* John Paller - Founder, ETHDenver (largest Ethereum conference in US) & Opolis
* Charles Eisenstein - Philosopher & Author ‘Sacred Economics’
* Jay Rosenzweig - Investor in Meta, Coinbase, Hyperloop
* Maya Draisin - Chief Brand Officer, TIME and Co-founder, The Webby Awards
### News Room
* [Forbes - How This Platform Works With Brands, Nonprofits & Creators To Turn Purpose Into Action](https://www.forbes.com/sites/afdhelaziz/2024/01/23/how-this-new-media-platform-works-with-brands-non-profits-and-creators-to-turn-purpose-into-action/)
* [MediaPost - Web3 Startup Partners With Publicis and Dentsu To Develop Community Rewards](https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/381894/web3-startup-partners-with-publicis-dentsu-to-dev.html)
* [TIME - Is Participatory Media Key to Igniting Collective Climate Action?](https://partners.time.com/partners/genzero/is-participatory-media-key-to-igniting-collective-climate-action/?prx_t=GOsIAKhRlAt_8PA\&utm_campaign=204158\&ntv_ui=4e801049-67c4-4e88-a0a7-ab334f81808c\&ntv_ht=L426ZQA)
* [TEDxBoston - The Art of Web3 Storytelling](https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_berkowitz_the_art_of_web3_storytelling)
* [NASDAQ x WSJ Tech Live Interview](https://www.nasdaq.com/videos/wsj-tech-live%3A-justin-markell-chief-strategy-officer-social-stack)
* [Forbes - Can Crypto Alleviate Global Crises?](https://www.forbes.com/video/6305995063112/can-crypto-alleviate-global-crises--forbes-under-30-africa/?sh=49d93a587063)
* [Bloomberg - Filmer of Ethiopia Famine Is Face of NFT to Archive African Past](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-09/filmer-of-ethiopia-famine-is-face-of-nft-to-archive-african-past?embedded-checkout=true)
* [CoinTelegraph - Non-Crypto Natives Launch Social Tokens To Engage Community](https://cointelegraph.com/news/non-crypto-natives-launch-social-tokens-to-engage-with-community-and-fans)
* [Adweek - Fundraise Announcement](https://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/revolving-door-roundup-agency-moves-elvis-merkle-stagwell-more/)
* [Adweek - GENZERO Climate Action Initiative with TIME ](https://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/revolving-door-agency-moves-anomaly-five-by-five-mediahub-more/)