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ARTHUR BOISFONTAINE
Renowned entrepreneur and visionary leader with a range of talents and accomplishments have established Arthur as a prominent figure in New Orleans. CEO of CCI Productions and Product Strategist of Chére Entertainment with extensive knowledge and expertise in metaverse technology, blockchain/Web3, environmental graphics, and philanthropy have positioned his companies as industry leaders. Arthur's dedication to innovation and exceptional work has earned him numerous awards, including: Louisiana Economic Development Growth Leader, JEDCO Small Business of the Year, and Visionary of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
DARREN DIAMOND
Darren has 30+ years of experience in banking, corporate finance, and general management. He began his career in strategic planning at Citicorp, modeling and evaluating the bank's worldwide operations. His later experience includes assignments in loan syndications, private placements, and structured finance. Diamond has founded three financial advisory/general consulting firms, assisting early-stage and emerging companies with transaction execution, financial planning, and operational analysis/design. He holds an MBA (Finance) from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA (Economics) from Yale University.
MICHELLE BREAUX
With certifications from Wharton in Economics & Blockchain, and Business in the Metaverse, Michelle has been charting the course of the Nolaverse since conceiving the idea back in 2019. A New Orleans native, with an extensive career as a Certified Court Reporter, there’s no one who knows the city and its culture like Michelle. She brings a wealth of knowledge and insight on all things Web3 and crypto currencies.
SHANDON MELVIN
Creative leader and brand strategist across sports and fashion, Shandon led the National Football League’s creative and brand team for over 18 years. His creative vision guided the NFL through its biggest milestones, namely Super Bowl 50 and the league’s 100th anniversary. In 2021, he relocated to New Orleans and joined Chére Entertainment to develop the Nolaverse. Shandon is leveraging his vast experience creating and curating branded environments, fan experiences and innovative design for application in the virtual world.
CHRIS DAVIES
Creative entrepreneur and passionate arts advocate, Chris works extensively in the worlds of art, design and marketing. His firm, Fabrik Media, is a creative ecosystem, acting as an incubator, publisher and events producer. Chris is an indelible part of the LA arts scene as the founder and curator of many projects such as Fabrik Magazine, Photo Independent, The Los Angeles Festival of Photography, EXPO Contemporary, Fabrik Projects and RevFest. Also, Chris is leading a network of artists and creatives as they explore the digital realm, most notably, NFT’s and the Nolaverse.