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Donté Smith
Executive Director @Auren Ventures
Verified
I’m a builder–operator who scales fashion and creative businesses across the U.S., Europe, and MENA. Over the past decade I’ve led or advised Heron Preston (New Guards Group), JJJJound, Fear of God, YEEZY, DreamCrew, and United Front; I also founded Dor Research and co‑founded EVA USA, North America’s largest EVA footwear factory with ~1.1M‑pair annual capacity. My work spans Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Paris, London, Montreal, Dubai, and Mumbai, and I’ve repeatedly taken ventures from early stage to $30–$50M+ in revenue while raising more than $2B to fuel growth. Earlier roles include Chief Financial Strategist at Lorna Jane, a strategy analyst supporting Tata Group’s Jaguar Land Rover acquisition, and Senior Financial Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Representative outcomes include growing JJJJound from $50K to $40M, scaling YEEZY from $15M to $1B, and leading Heron Preston to its most profitable year. I designed and built the EVA USA facility and secured 11 manufacturing contracts totaling ~$35M in projected revenue. I’ve also negotiated and launched initiatives such as Fear of God Athletics; Nike’s NOCTA and Apple Music partnerships for DreamCrew; more than 70 adidas launches and the Vans Paris Fashion Show; and opened 48 U.S. stores for Lorna Jane. In addition to operating roles, I invest and serve on boards—including at Peter Do—where I partner on operations to scale from ~$2M to ~$15M by 2025. Collectively, these outcomes reflect a hands‑on blend of finance, operations, and creative strategy.More...
Greg Weinstein
Founder & CEO @core-tex
Verified
Greg Weinstein is the founder of Coretex, a non-traditional creative agency operating at the intersection of culture, design, and strategy. Blending the worlds of fashion, food, tech, and lifestyle, Greg leads a collective of boundary-pushing creatives who build culturally resonant work for brands that want to stand out with purpose. With a background spanning advertising, production, and brand building, he brings a rare mix of creative intuition and business acumen to every project—turning ideas into movements that shape modern culture.More...
Seanne Winslow
Filmmaker @Idyllwood Pictures
Verified
Seanne Winslow is an award-winning writer, director, and creative strategist known for crafting globally resonant stories that entertain, inspire, and endure. Raised across Europe, the Middle East, and Israel, her international upbringing fuels a storytelling voice that bridges cultures and connects across audiences. She wrote NOWHERE for Netflix, which became the platform’s fourth most successful non-English language release, garnering over 85 million views in its first 100 days. She developed "The Witchverse" for Disney+ with Baobab Studios, directed multiple episodes of the rebooted cult series "Beyond Belief" (RTL2 Germany), and made her feature directorial debut with THE FALCONER—the first feature filmed entirely in Oman—which earned 14 festival awards and now streams on Amazon Prime. Earlier in her career, Seanne shepherded THE LEGO MOVIE through six years of development as Executive Producer at Lin Pictures (now Rideback Ranch) and contributed to franchises that have grossed over $2 billion. Her creative work spans SHERLOCK HOLMES, Stephen King’s IT, Kanye West’s Life of Pablo performance at Madison Square Garden and "Monster"—an original doc-series for Spotify created in collaboration with 21 Savage. Today, she runs Idyllwood Studio, a creative and strategic engine that develops original films and series while advising studios, institutions, and cultural leaders on narrative strategy. She is Senior Entertainment Advisor at Resetting the Table, where she helps shape Hollywood’s evolving approach to complex, multivocal storytelling. She also co-founded The Creative Salon with Dan Lin and continues to host intimate gatherings that foster meaningful dialogue among storytellers, executives, and changemakers. Seanne currently has multiple high-level film and television projects set up and continues to work actively as a writer and director, focused on stories that challenge, connect, and leave a lasting mark.More...
Adam Sjoberg
Executive Producer & Company Owner @Loose Luggage Media
Verified
At the start of his career, Adam Sjoberg worked as a photojournalist and documentary filmmaker, living out of a suitcase while telling stories around the world. In 2014, he founded LOOSE LUGGAGE MEDIA to pursue ambitious global projects with leading brands and artists. Since then, he has directed and produced four feature films, created an award-winning podcast series, collaborated with brands including Apple, Mini Cooper, and Spotify, and worked alongside figures such as Bono, Troy Polamalu, Nas, Kanye West, and 21 Savage. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and international honors. His first feature, "Shake the Dust" — a collaboration with Nas — captures breakdancers in Yemen, Colombia, Uganda, and Cambodia. His second, "I Am Sun Mu," an indie festival favorite, premiered in the DMZ between North and South Korea and follows a North Korean dissident artist under pressure from both Chinese and North Korean authorities. In 2021, he co-directed "The Falconer," the first feature shot entirely in Oman. Based on a true story, it went on to win more than a dozen awards, including two for Best Direction. Adam’s commercial work spans dozens of countries, from artful brand documentaries like STUDIOSWINE for Mini Cooper and Monster about 21 Savage for Spotify, to global campaigns for clients such as Warby Parker and (RED). In 2021, he co-wrote, co-produced, and edited Spotify’s award-winning podcast "The Messenger," produced in partnership with J. Cole’s Dreamville Studios. His latest feature, "Sons of Paradise," tells the story of Pro NFL Hall-of-Famer Troy Polamalu and American Samoa, weaving together themes of heritage, identity, and sport. Adam lives in Lisbon, Portugal where he is developing new scripted and documentary films and writing a book of autobiographical essays.More...
Oly Evans
UXUI DESIGNER & WEB DESIGNER
Verified
Specialising in minimalist, user-first design, I’ve worked with clients including Yeezy (Kanye West), McLaren, and innovative music-tech startups. As a UX/UI Designer with a multidisciplinary background in design, technology, and music production, I bring a unique perspective to creating innovative digital experiences. My approach focuses on simplicity - designing clean, intuitive, and engaging interfaces that empower users while meeting both business and creative goals. I’ve contributed to high-profile projects such as PurpleSector (a subsidiary of McLaren) and Yeezy, where I led the design of YZYAPP, a platform developed to distribute Ye’s 2024 album, apparel, and footwear. As co-founder of Sudeo, a music-tech startup, I lead UX strategy and product design, developing tools that give creators more clarity, control, and freedom in their work.More...