Top Founders & Co-Founders
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Ryan Stevens
Founder
I'm the Founder of Digital Reference. I'm an operations, revenue, and customer experience focused executive. A leader that “values values” with a focus on empathy, integrity, and continuous improvement. I'm experienced in taking a lean approach to scaling revenue from $0 to $50M and building organizations from the ground up to 200+ employees. I'm professionally obsessed with online marketplace strategy, B2B ecosystems, talent development, finding operational efficiencies, and developing passionate value-driven teams.
Emma Bryant
Naming Specialist
Emma Bryant is a naming specialist, brand strategist, and award-winning copywriter with 10+ years of experience. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, systems, and language — from naming startups to developing scalable naming frameworks for complex organizations. She is the founder of The Nameist and Nametag (nametag.live), an AI-powered name evaluation tool. Emma writes The Nameist Substack and has spoken on naming at organizations including Monzo and Great British Energy.
Adam Ludwiński
Team Lead at Meant4
I’ve spent the last 20 years turning lines of code into products that people actually use. As a Co-Founder of Meant4, I specialize in building robust web and mobile applications for customers all over the world. Having been in the industry for nearly two decades, I’ve seen technologies come and go, which has taught me how to focus on what truly matters: building software that is scalable, maintainable, and aligned with global business goals.
Craig Barbieri
CTO
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Carlota Gatius
co-founder and CEO
We all have a reputation. And our reputation, one of our most valuable assets, is sometimes affected by situations beyond our control. At 202, we are experts in analyzing and managing the digital identity of both companies and individuals. I am co-CEO and co-founder of 202 Digital Reputation, a consultancy specialized in digital reputation. I studied Industrial Engineering at the UPC and hold a Master’s in Internet Business (MIB) from ISDI. I have over 8 years of experience as a strategic consultant at Deloitte and as a Project Manager in large companies and technology-driven environments such
Kylie Springall
Financial Adviser | Retirement Specialist
No biography provided.
Ian Adams
Executive Creative Director & Founder
I spent 18 years leading creative for global brands focused on helping founders and leadership teams turn strategy into execution, and execution into measurable outcomes. The work taught me to think long-term, build systems that scale, and stay close to what actually moves a business forward. It also showed me how often founders carry the weight alone. The sofa is my answer to that. A comfortable place to sit with uncomfortable questions, get real answers, and build a brand that supports the future you want.
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