Since joining Cultural Power in January 2022 as Chief Development and Operating Officer, Aisha has become a prominent voice, uplifting artists as the key agents of social change. For more than 20 years, Aisha has served as a fundraising and operations professional to a variety of non-profit organizations. Her expertise has aided multiple organizations in building sustainable infrastructure and has reached more than $30 million in annual funding goals. She has dedicated her career to power building the organizations and communities that create lasting change. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Aisha is a Howard University alum, an avid reader, crafter, and bourbon whiskey collector and enthusiast.

Ajay Yadav is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, AI founder, investor, and creator educator building one of the fastest-growing AI communities in the world. As the co-founder of Simplified AI and Otto AI, Ajay has spent the last decade building technology products used by millions while helping founders, creators, and businesses navigate rapidly evolving digital landscapes.

Today, he is best known as the creator behind TheVibeFounder, a rapidly growing AI education platform that has expanded from 10,000 to more than 370,000 Instagram followers in just two months, generating between 10 and 14 million monthly views through practical, accessible AI education. His ability to make AI approachable for everyday entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals has quickly positioned him as a sought-after speaker and educator. In June alone, Ajay will participate in New York Tech Week, Cannes Lions, Sloss Tech, and VidCon, engaging audiences across technology, media, entrepreneurship, and creator culture.

Born in India and later immigrating to the United States, Ajay's journey from first-generation immigrant entrepreneur to venture-backed founder has been featured by Forbes, CNN, TechCrunch, and other leading publications. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for his work building consumer technology platforms and continues to advise and invest in emerging technology companies.

Beyond social media, Ajay is focused on building real-world communities through TheVibeFounder Workshop Series, a global initiative that brings together founders, creators, executives, and professionals to learn, build, and implement AI in real time. Rather than simply discussing AI, participants actively create workflows, automate processes, and build alongside one another. Through TheVibeFounder, Ajay is helping shape a new generation of AI-native entrepreneurs
by making technology more practical, collaborative, and accessible to everyone.

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Alycia Levels Moore is a dynamic force at the intersection of entrepreneurship, economic development, and culture. A strategist, storyteller, and ecosystem builder, she is a champion for great ideas and the people who dream them. With a passion for helping creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs access the resources they need to thrive, Alycia is redefining what community-rooted development can look like.

As the founder of ASL Creative Firm, a community economic development consulting and education company, she partners with organizations across the South to build capacity, design programming, and launch place-based strategies that drive growth. She is also the founder behind POLARIS BHM, a flexible innovation and entrepreneurial event space, and Vanguard Development Collective, a local economic development organization committed to economic resilience through ownership, opportunity, and education.

Currently, Alycia leads the Breaking Barriers to Business Initiative, a regional collaboration between Main Street America, Living Cities, and Truist Foundation. This effort spans five southeastern cities and 15 business communities, injecting catalytic capital and community-driven strategies to fuel local innovation.

Her work has included:

• Building and managing business accelerators focused on procurement, capital readiness, and workforce development.
• Designing culturally relevant curriculum to strengthen enterprises.
• Supporting municipalities and main street districts in shaping equitable redevelopment and small business growth.
• Advising entrepreneurs through strategic coaching, program design, and access to technical assistance.

Alycia brings creativity and clarity to the table—combining data, culture, and empathy to spark momentum in the communities she serves.

Classically trained and well-traveled, Alycia also expresses her creativity through ASL Music Group, where she’s released original works like More Fight, a powerful mental health awareness musical project in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

A wife, mother of four, and a believer in the power of possibility and supporting the next wave of changemakers, her mission remains the same:
Move people from where they are to where they dream to be, with both strategy and soul.

Amanda Sabreah is a strategic advisor and founder who works with CEOs, executives, and cultural leaders - from Grammy-winning artists to companies like Coca-Cola, FIFA, and LVMH. She's known for revealing the strategic architecture beneath what others mistake for luck or talent, and has become the go-to voice for founders, artists, and operators who want to become the obvious choice in their market.

Andrew Farrior is the COO of AXM Technologies, a company building systems to help creators, institutions, and rights holders manage how cultural assets are used in the age of artificial intelligence. His work focuses on the growing intersection of AI, intellectual property, and the global creative economy.

He is also Director of Practice for the Cultural IP Research Hub at Miles College, where he works with students and partners across the arts, technology, and legal fields to explore new models for cultural ownership and governance.

Andrew’s work has been recognized internationally for digital innovation in the creative economy, and he has collaborated with institutions including Howard University, the African Union Development Agency, and major cultural estates. Through AXM, he is focused on helping build the systems that allow creators and communities to participate in the emerging AI economy.

Aniesia Williams is a venture architect and powerhouse strategist operating at the high-stakes intersection of culture and capital. As the Founder and Chief Impact & Venture Officer of dreambloc, she serves as a vital bridge between institutional momentum and market execution—a reputation anchored by the 2023 acquisition of her firm, AW+CO, and her tenure managing $250M+ portfolios as SVP at Edelman and Chief Client Officer at Epigen Technology.

A master of "relationship capital," Aniesia ensures funding and infrastructure reach high-potential founders through strategic deal flow for global brands like J.P. Morgan, Accenture, and SVB, as well as leading ecosystem builders such as Build in Tulsa and Camelback Ventures. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree and featured in Forbes, she also serves as a National Brand Ambassador for the American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED to Serve™ Business Accelerator. Today, she is focused on strengthening the innovation pipeline in North Carolina and beyond, ensuring "building the bloc" remains the gold standard for high-growth, sustainable success.

Becky Patterson is the Director of Healthcare Analytics at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. She joined Blue Cross in 1999 and has over 25 years of experience in analytics and clinical programs. Becky has a B.S. in Health Administration from Auburn University and an M.S. in Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and just completed her D.B.A in Organizational Leadership from South College in Knoxville, TN. Under her leadership, the Healthcare Analytics division leads and supports data driven decision making and maintains responsibility for the corporate analytics eco-system.

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Brandon Chanco is the CISO at SHE BASH LLC, where he leads security architecture and authorization efforts for Department of Defense programs across IL2 through IL6 in multi GovCloud and Kubernetes environments. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with over a decade of experience spanning Cisco, IBM, and multiple DoD contracts supporting USAF, USSF, Navy, and Marine Corps, Brandon has launched ATOs across every impact level. He was IBM's Federal Compliance Program lead and helped launch Cisco's first IL6 offering to P-ATO. He holds an MBA, is pursuing a Doctorate in Engineering at George Washington University, and maintains CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CSSLP, PMP, and CCNP certifications, among others. His career has been defined by getting things approved in environments where nothing gets approved easily.