Michael has been in the advertising industry for nearly 20 years, recently taking up a new role as Chief Business Officer at Digital Turbine, driving growth, innovation, and exceptional mobile experiences. He was previously the GM of Mobility Advertising at Uber where he was responsible for both the vision and strategy for scaling Uber's nascent advertising business across the ride-hailing app. Prior to Uber, Michael was Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Cardlytics, a digital advertising walled garden that allows advertiser-funded offers to reach 185M MAUs within the native environments of the world's largest banks. Before Cardlytics, Michael was the Global Head of Partnerships at Pinterest where his team oversaw growing and managing an ecosystem of 130+ strategic technology partners across commerce, data, measurement, and ads.

SVP Programmatic / Chief Media Officer at chargeFUZE/AdFUZE | Board of Directors | Board Advisor | Investor in Tech Startups | DOOH Advisor to Swiftmile.com micromobility

Amber is a dynamic, growth-oriented digital marketing executive with an entrepreneurial spirit and 20 years of experience in communications, social media, business development, and live events. She has worked to elevate numerous high-profile global brands, including Ford Motor Company, American Express, L'Oreal, 1 Hotels, Macallan, Autodesk, Olay, Nike, and Amazon. Her contributions have earned recognition with top industry honors such as a Cannes Lion. In her current role at nonprofit Civic Builders, she is focused on branding, storytelling, and strategic partnerships. Amber holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Loyola University New Orleans and is based in the NYC Metropolitan Area.

Gary J. Nix is a distinguished brand strategist and marketing consultant renowned for his innovative approach to brand development and market positioning. With over two decades of experience in the marketing industry, Gary has established himself as a thought leader and expert in brand storytelling, consumer engagement, and digital marketing strategies.

Charu is a dynamic entrepreneurial thought leader in brand and marketing, known for translating insights into impactful brand strategies that drive meaningful change. With over 15 years of expertise, Charu has cultivated a rich professional background with renowned companies such as Rothy’s, Meta, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Ancestry, among others.

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Her expertise encompasses leading global teams in various sectors, from Y-combinator startups to Fortune 100 companies. With a comprehensive skill set, Charu is adept in brand marketing, product innovation, concept development, go-to-market strategy, insights, commercialization, consumer segmentation, and analytics. Her leadership experience spans across diverse industries including DTC, Tech, CPG, Health, Fashion, Beauty, Start-ups, and Retail.

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