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On September 9th, Tristen and Cliff join #BOOSTXL to discuss collaboration, reinvention, dual professional lives, and changing the face of entrepreneurship.
Tristen J. Winger is an entertainer best known for his recurring role, across all 4 seasons, as 'Thug Yoda' on the critically acclaimed show INSECURE (HBO). He's currently a series regular as ‘Vince’ on BIGGER (BET+), produced by Will Packer, which just wrapped it’s second season and he’s the lead investor of the WeFunder campaign for Mesh Communities, a platform designed to support content creators, communities and brands. TOP 5 Inspirations:My mother: an elementary school educator and my number one fan.Pharrell Williams: a brilliant educator and artist.My South Central neighborhood which is rich in culture.Issa Rae who is building a new blueprint for creating art across all entertainment industries.My family who support and love me unconditionally.
Cliff Atkinson
Mesh Communities, New Flight
Cliff is an accomplished Digital Marketing Executive with 20+ years experience developing and implementing digital strategies for some of the largest brands in the world. Cliff began his career at Grey NY and has progressed through the dynamic world of digital with key posts at Deutsch NY and LA, Saatchi&Saatchi LA and RPA. His account experience includes Toyota, Honda, Procter & Gamble, Coors Light, Cedar Sinai, Sony Consumer Electronics, and Starwood Hotels to name a few. He’s currently the Co-founder at Mesh Communities (Meshcommunities.us) building a better social media platform designed to support content creators, communities and brands. Lastly, you can catch Cliff working to introduce students from South Central Los Angeles to the world of advertising and film as Co-founder of New Flight (NewFlight.us).TOP 5 INSPIRATIONS:Being a positive example to my kidsMy Mom and DadMuhammad Ali and the book, Float Like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee- The Wit & Wisdom of Muhammad AliBarack ObamaBeing a mentor and giving back to the youth
Chris Denson, innovation expert, Innovation Crush podcast host, and author of the #1 bestseller, Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules, delivers keynotes that are informative, engaging and entertaining. He merges his experience advertising and marketing expertise, POV as an innovation expert, and his comedic talent to deliver memorable messages to audiences across industries, at home and abroad. He is also skilled at leading insightful conversations, moderating panels and providing continuity as the MC/host for conferences and workshops.