# 9. The Team

StarkMeta’s team is composed of industry veterans and experts in game development, blockchain, AI, and decentralized finance:

**Founder/CEO: Jaian Cuttari** – A visionary with years of experience in gaming and blockchain technology.

Jaian previously founded Veltrust, one of the top performing management consulting & investment firms in the United States landing in the Fortune 100 fastest growing businesses of 2020

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**CTO: Oliver Taylor** – Expert in Unreal Engine, AI, and decentralized systems.

A seasoned Chief Technology Officer with 5 years of expertise, drives technology strategies at StarkMeta, having led innovative projects in London and Manchester, supported by a relevant academic background and continuous skill development.

**VPE: David Mitchell** - VP of Engineering at StarkMeta, blending 3 years of leadership with a Manchester engineering degree, adept in agile methodologies and project optimization.

**Game Designer: Alessia Lombardi** – Creative leader with a passion for developing engaging gameplay and immersive worlds.

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**Blockchain Lead: Elena Sokolov** – Specialist in smart contracts, tokenomics, and decentralized ecosystems.

**AI Specialist: Thomas Ken** – Expert in machine learning and AI-driven game design.

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Marketing & Community Lead: Charlotte Evans – Experienced in growing online communities and driving brand awareness.

Charlotte is our experienced professional in the project management. She brings together various talents of small teams to produce unrivaled and unique work.

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