Advisory Board
Expanding our team and our knowledge base to bring a successful and meaningful business to life.
Stephanie Battista Hubbard
As Head of Innovation at Humanity Innovation Labs™, Stephanie Battista Hubbard leads transformative product development at the intersection of IoE, edge computing, and emerging technologies. With over 20 years of expertise spanning UX research, UX/UI, industrial design, and design for manufacturing, she transforms bold ideas into scalable, user-centric products and services across industries such as semiconductors, AI, and advanced tech. Her strategic vision and hands-on leadership bridge early-stage concepts with production-ready innovations, integrating cutting-edge technologies with legacy systems to deliver seamless digital and physical solutions. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Industrial Design, Stephanie is passionate about collaborating with forward-thinking teams to push the boundaries of technology and design.
Head of Innovation
at Humanity Innovation Labs – Colorado Springs, CO
Greg Perrin
Growing up during the dot-com boom, Greg was captivated by the internet’s transformative energy, which profoundly shaped his worldview. Watching this digital revolution unfold sparked a passion for programming as a young kid, igniting a lifelong curiosity for technology. In Boulder, Colorado, he found the ideal setting to pursue higher education and immerse himself in the dynamic startup scene.
The release of the Bitcoin whitepaper and the rise of cryptocurrency mining marked a turning point, fueling an enthusiasm for blockchain. He saw its potential to democratize financial systems, empowering individuals in unprecedented ways. From designing trade routing technologies to developing decentralized messaging systems, he dedicated his career to solving complex challenges in distributed systems and financial engineering, driven by a belief that technology can create a more inclusive and equitable future.
CEO / Co-founder
at Sphinx Protocol, Denver, CO
Austin Durgee
Austin Durgee is a finance and technology professional driven by a genuine passion for decentralized finance and the evolving landscape of Web3. Throughout his professional journey, Austin has accumulated practical experience in fundraising, developer relations, and the intricacies of decentralized systems. During his tenure at Republic, a crowdfunding platform catering to startups, crypto ventures, and real estate endeavors, Austin skillfully managed funding campaigns and nurtured connections within the developer community. Under his guidance, projects secured over $12 million in funding, a testament to his ability to foster meaningful relationships and drive results.
Presently, Austin’s entrepreneurial focus is channeled into Sphinx, where he serves as a co-founder and CMO. Sphinx is dedicated to reshaping energy trading through a decentralized derivatives order book. Collaborating with a dedicated team of developers and entrepreneurs, Austin is committed to bringing this innovative solution to the market.
CMO / Co-founder
at Sphinx Protocol, Denver, CO
James Goetz
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, James serves as an Account Executive for Perficient, a Global Digital Consulting firm. His tenure in the finance industry, where he once processed thousands of pages daily for a private investment bank, has ignited his passion for assisting businesses in harnessing data to craft effective success strategies. Today, he envisions a digital landscape where data analytics, sharp business tactics, algorithms, and genuine relationship-building converge to foster enduring prosperity.
A lifelong community builder, James founded California’s largest snowboarding community, which now fundraises for nonprofits year-round, reflecting one of his deepest passions. His love for travel has led him to explore 20 states and 7 countries beyond the U.S., a pursuit he intends to continue to immerse himself in new places, cultures, and societies that shape humanity.
Account Executive
at Perficient / Community Builder – Los Angeles, CA
Erik Grand
Erik is a results-driven GTM professional with over a decade of experience in SaaS customer success and professional services, spearheading post-merger integration activities, developing cross-functional frameworks and leading post-sales initiatives. He exhibits strong expertise in managing strategic enterprise accounts, exceeding revenue targets and leveraging data-driven metrics to improve customer success strategies. He has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to achieve high NRR and accelerate TTV for clients. His past success in leadership and results driven success brings in an analytical driven point of view.
GTM Strategy Leader
at RealTime eClinical – Nashville, TN
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