Long time Game Producer, now working on "chat applications" as a new medium.
My new startup is RIKAI Labs, and we're building applications for Chat platforms such as WeChat and Facebook Messenger. The future of apps has a conversational interface!
I've founded four startups in three continents and had two exits. Authored three books on digital design and designed/developed a #1 hit CD-ROM game. Bootstrapped a web-game company in SF, and then lived in Tokyo for 10 years and built a company making mobile + social games.
Cyril Drouin is the Chief eCommerce Officer for Greater China at Publicis Communications. He is based in the Shanghai office, but he travels extensively for business, lectures, and trainings. Cyril runs the Publicis Commerce practice in China.
Cyril has lived in China since 1998 and in 2003 founded an eCommerce and digital agency focusing on the Chinese market.As its CEO and Senior eCommerceConsultant, Cyril, over the more than 10 years since its inception, helped his agency to grow into a leader, with clients extending from SMEs to multinationals.Local and international companies came to rely on the eCommerce and digital marketing expertise Cyril used to create their successes in either optimizing or creating their digital & eCommerce presence in China.
So far, over 100 retailers, brands, manufacturers, and small business have benefited from his expertise on the entire lifecycle of an eCommerce project. From its consulting and strategic phases to implementation and monitoring performance.
Cyril is a regular well-respected speaker and trainer at various digital and eCommerce conferences. He hosts high-level training sessions about the Chinese eCommerce ecosystem in China and around the world.Cyril is teaching eCommerce and Digital Marketing to MBA students as well.
Cyril holds a Master degree in IT & Mathematics. He is native in French and fluent in English, also has a good command of Chinese, so his trainings are attended by trainees from all walks of life in Chinese business.
Kevin Maher is an information designer, and founder of D I A T O M, a digital design agency with a strong specialty in data visualization.
Amir is a serial entrepreneur, pioneer in transforming businesses digital, TED fellow, founder of two startups in China and Australia, and Co-Founder & Head of Strategy of a startup based in China/US with offices in California, Shanghai, & Taiwan that was funded by Chinese venture capitalists.
Amir`s findings on the digital power in China has made him to an expert in how to use social media, digital marketing/strategy, storytelling in digital, and content management. It has enabled him to start Roberto&Co, "A Community of Passionate and Motivated Entrepreneurs," that has helped over 40 brands in more than 12 industries. His clients and partners include: Adecco, Shanghai Business Review, AmCham, AustCham, Aboro Academy, Manchester Business School, Life-Line, Heart2Heart, Angel Jet Network, among others.
After the M&A of Roberto&Co., Amir transformed LinkedIn branding, helping his clients create online impressions that break rules, attract professionals in any required industry, and call to action to partner, do business, attract VCs, and more.
Amir also acted as a Head of PR at TEDxFuxingPark, “The Biggest Event Organizer of the Year” in Shanghai that welcomed bright minds from over dozens of industries, allowing him to network to change catalysts, thought leaders, and startup communities.
In mid-2016, Amir co-founded the revolutionary project “WonderApp” that attracted a half million USD after a month of its release and noticed among Samurai VCs of Silicon Valley. Wonder was founded with an innovative spirit of the knowledge-sharing economy and a lofty objective to connect skilled and influential influencers and KOLs from a variety of industries with the purpose of engaging with their followers in the sharing economy.
Designer. Marketer. Strategist. Entrepreneur. Steven has worn many hats in his career that has spanned across
multiple industries. His creative direction & clever marketing tactics have helped many of his clients launch
campaigns to immense successes. He has worked with a diverse set of clients in various industries and
geographic locations, ranging from dynamic technology start ups to Fortune 500 clients.
Combining his backgrounds of both fine arts & brand communication, Steven took the entrepreneurial route to
create his own brands &products that would build upon existing social commerce sites to engage his audience.
His passion in this profound social space has continued his designs into wearable tech as well as original products
that has received many successful funding on Kickstarter.