Favio Velarde is an experienced marketing specialist with a background in technology and owned-media growth in the entertainment industry. As Sologenic’s growth manager, Favio manages multi-channel campaigns, as well as all B2B and B2C partnerships that leverage both Sologenic and Coreum technology, including the Sologenic NFT Marketplace, catalogued as the largest in the XRPL. Prior to Sologenic, Favio started an independent record label to bridge the gap for artists seeking authentic expression and sustainable marketability to the mainstream. This piqued his interest in the intersection of decentralization and NFTs, allowing him to cultivate meaningful relationships with artists, content creators, influencers, and brands. Additionally, Favio led Latin-American expansion efforts for the now top 5 Brazilian gaming company, Sherwa, cultivating the creation of new communities rallying around a common interest in disruptive and engaging technologies. Favio has spoken at marquee emerging technology and blockchain conferences, such as NFT Expoverse, Miami NFT Week, Crypto World Conference, and Benzinga Future of Blockchain. Favio is currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia.