Stan Stalnaker

Co-Founder

As Hub Culture's Founder Stan has evolved the organisation from a social network into a comprehensive platform offering a range of services including Pavilions for physical collaboration, digital asset management through Ven, and advanced knowledge brokerage via the Hub Culture Knowledge Brokerage services. These innovations have positioned Hub Culture as a leader in digital transactions and sustainable exchange systems.

Stan's work extends beyond digital currency. He is actively involved in various environmental and sustainability projects, leveraging Hub Culture's technology to drive change. This includes the Ven Earth initiative, which focuses on environmental assets and credits. Stan's leadership has not only seen the growth of Hub Culture's services but has also influenced global discussions on digital currency regulation and the future of online identity.

Stan Stalnaker's contributions to digital finance and global collaboration have been recognised in various capacities, including speaking engagements at major conferences and contributions to discussions on digital futures. His work continues to impact how digital services shape our world, emphasising a future where technology enhances global cooperation and sustainability.

Alexey Shadrin

Co-Founder

Alexey Shadrin is CEO and co-founder of Evercity.io, a Berlin-based platform providing digital climate finance infrastructure for green debt and carbon markets. He leads the finance working group of the Climate Chain Coalition and is a regular keynote speaker at UN events. He has written multiple publications on the subject and co-authored an Elsevier-published book on using digital tech for climate finance.

Andrei Chicherin

Co-Founder

Andrei Chicherin has been working for over 20 years on sustainable development and investment projects as a finance professional with regional authorities, private companies, and international organizations in countries from Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa.

He has extensive investment banking and financial advisory experience gained at investment banks, Big4, and financial advisory firms, and several years of legal practice with the Moscow office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

As Manager of the Private Sector Facility, he led Innovation and Energy Transition teams at the Green Climate Fund.

Andrei obtained an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York and a law degree with Honors from Moscow State University.

Deborah Brosnan Ph.D.

Scientific Advisor

Dr. Deborah Brosnan is a globally recognized marine scientist, environmental entrepreneur and climate-risk expert. She works worldwide to create innovative solutions to environmental and climate risks, that support ecosystems, business, communities, and governments.

She is President and Founder of Deborah Brosnan & Associates - a group that works at the intersection of risk, cutting-edge science, and real-world decision-making.

Dr. Brosnan has an extensive academic background currently as an adjunct professor of biology at Virginia Tech University and has held several positions and fellowships at institutions, including Stanford University; the University of California, Davis; the Smithsonian Institution; and the University of Washington.

Katie Hoffman

Special Advisor

Katie Hoffman invests in funds and companies solving complex planetary and human health challenges.

She helped found Regeneration.VC and Etho Capital, and has brought her expertise in building material measurement systems to dozens of start ups, platforms and institutions.

She is a champion of public-private partnerships to unlock the trillions needed to meet the global goals.

Lita Flores Garcia

Director of Development

With a background and passion in the intersection of Technology, Ethics and ESG Finance. "Flo''s" continual pursued curiosity in these areas provide her perspective on the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies and climate challenges.

Project Manager at Hub Culture, she is responsible for managing and developing strategic partnerships for the Ocean Climate Fund, collaborating with investors, NGOs, Academic and community stakeholders.