
Devon Ferreira
Los Angeles, United States
Advisor to the CEO at Zapata AI | CMO | Strategist | Investor | Advisor | Partner at The Medici Network | Founder at F/AS
Summary
Accomplished marketer, business leader and entrepreneur with global experience, a demonstrated ability to lead, and a demonstrated history of success as a brand builder, marketing chief and business leader. ___ Over the last 25 years, I've enjoyed success working with B2B tech and consumer brands to identify strategic opportunities and drive winning digital initiatives. This includes leading brand and marketing for the world’s fastest growing blockchains, spearheading the revitalization of flagging digital/DTC businesses as a managing executive, leading the launch of digital products and businesses as an entrepreneur, and consulting with F500 companies to design new business models and bring high-impact digital products to market. Presently at the helm of brand strategy and advisory firm, F/AS focused on high-growth brands in AI. Also serve as Operating Partner to The Medici Network. Previously CMO for leading web3 brands Avalanche and Immutable, where I focused on building mainstream-ready brands with strong communities. Before web3, I was a managing executive for Originate , a concept-to-launch acceleration partner for digital products and experiences. In this role, I worked with senior execs from F100 companies and high-growth challenger brands to help them build and launch new digital products or businesses. Before this, I served as strategic advisor to the c-suite as a member of the Strategy& (previously Booz & Company) digital services team. In the past, I've held executive positions at Oakley and Disney. As the global head of consumer digital at Oakley, I oversaw innovation, global e-commerce, digital marketing, digital consumer experience, loyalty, and mobile apps. At Disney, I designed and implemented successful digital campaigns and products at the Studio and also in Consumer Products. --------- Experience: Web3 / Blockchain / Crypto, Retail, Apparel, Financial Services, Automotive, Real Estate, M&E, Gaming, Artificial Intelligence Skills and expertise: Strategy; Innovation; Digital Products; eCommerce; DTC; Social Commerce; Customer Experience; Experience Design; Supply Chain; Brand Strategy; Brand Narrative; Storytelling; Product Strategy; Product Management; Software Development; AI/ML; IoT; Blockchain; Cryptoeconomics; NFT; DeFi; Web3, Cloud Computing; M&A; Deal Sourcing; Deal Analysis; Financial Modeling; Valuation; Corporate Development; General Management; Cross-functional Team Leadership. Work recognized by Business Week, WSJ, CNET, Mashable, TechCrunch, Variety, Business Insider, and Coindesk, among others.
Advisor to the CEO
Zapata AI
1 Jul 2024 - Present
2yrs 1mo
Brand positioning and narrative strategy. Zapata AI helps large enterprises unlock the promise of AI with novel thinking and new IP built on the frontier of quantum AI.
Advisor
Hyperbolic
1 Feb 2024 - Present
2yrs 6mos
United States
Hyperbolic is a leading provider of decentralized AI computing and inference services, pioneering open access to AI for developers and researchers worldwide. With a mission to break down barriers that limit AI’s potential, Hyperbolic believes in a future where AI technology is universally accessible, empowering every individual and community with the tools to innovate, create, and advance our world. The Hyperbolic founding team is led by award-winning Math and AI researchers from UC Berkeley and the University of Washington.
Advisor
Andretti Global
1 Jan 2024 - Present
2yrs 7mos
Representative for Brand Partnerships in Web3. Andretti Global, founded by the racing maestro Michael Andretti, is a real heavyweight in the motorsports arena. Launched in the early 2000s, this team is all about precision, performance and that unmistakable Andretti magic. Combine a lineup of skilled drivers, a dedicated crew and Michael’s racing expertise – it’s a winning recipe.
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