Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum, a startup using technology to bring the joy of art and culture to the world by simplifying access. I am also the Creative Director of Crypto Pharaohs, the first pop culture digital collection inspired by ancient Egypt.
I have launched several notable ventures, including CreativeArab, the world's first and largest marketplace for Middle Eastern art and The Content People, an award-winning content marketing agency. In 2016, I became the General Manager of Launch Academy, a leading tech hub and startup incubator, and later joined 3 tier logic as VP of Products & Strategy, working with top brands such as Universal Studios and P&G.
In addition to my work as an entrepreneur, I am a mentor and advisor to many tech startups, including Ami Pro and Gigr. Recognized in 2019 as one of Vancouver's top tech thought-leaders and influencers, I am a frequent speaker on topics such as frontier technologies, startups, and education. I have been featured in leading media outlets such as Forbes, BBC, and Entrepreneur.
We recently chatted with Hussein Hallak from Next Decentrum, he talked about why NFTs are irrelevant because the real value lies with the content the digital items point to. Hallak also discusses how their flagship product Moementable aims to change the way users experience digital art.
The influx of attention and investment in NFTs over the past few years has proven there is vast interest not just in digital art, but specifically in the unique value proposition of digital scarcity and verifiable ownership. The participation from both creators, collectors, and curators alike demonstrates the interest and benefit to all sides of the artist market.