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OUR TEAM

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Arthur Boisfontaine

Renowned entrepreneur and visionary leader, Arthur has built a reputation as a prominent figure in New Orleans through a diverse range of talents and accomplishments. As CEO of CCI Productions and Product Strategist of Chére Entertainment, Arthur drives innovation across multiple industries. With a certification in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Arthur combines cutting-edge technological expertise with creative leadership to shape the future of business and entertainment.

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.

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Michelle Breaux

With certifications from Wharton in Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets and Business in the Metaverse Economy, as well as UX/UI Design from the University of Texas, Michelle has been at the forefront of emergent technologies.  Since helping to conceive the idea for the Nolaverse in 2019, she has been charting its course with vision and innovation. A New Orleans native with a background in the legal field, Michelle brings deep insights into the city’s culture and a wealth of expertise in Web3, immersive technologies, blockchain, and beyond.

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.  

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JP Hymel

JP is a founding member of the Nolaverse and early stage investor in many new technologies. With a background in electrical engineering from Tulane, JP's career has included the US Air Force and Johnson Controls, before taking the helm as CEO & President of New Orleans-based engineering and construction firm, Gallo Mechanical. JP’s leadership is a leader in all he does, serving on charitable boards throughout the city and volunteering his time to numerous worthy causes.

Anne Johnson

Anne Johnson is the CTO of Nolaverse where she builds metaverse experiences for brands, celebrities and musicians. Her recent projects have included Paris Hilton's World in Roblox and a metaverse representation of Lincoln Center.

 

Anne's expertise is in tech, data and strategy. Recently she was Managing Director and a divisional Chief Data Officer for Credit Suisse. Other past experiences include Management Consulting at Bain and software development at various banks and internet firms.

 

She also co-founded Arbok Partners with her spouse, an Industrial Real Estate developer which builds warehouses along the NJ Turnpike. Anne holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.

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