BTG ADVISORY BOARD

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Emmanuel Curling, is a Financial Advisor with over 13 years of experience, currently works at UBS, where he provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs. He has a passion for organizing events that connect diverse audiences with impactful information for personal and professional growth. He also actively mentors through the Black Innovation Alliance

Akiya McKnight is a versatile Podcast Producer and Screenwriter based in Los Angeles, with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. In 2023 Akiya curated her first solo exhibit in Los Angeles, Black Love is Liberation: A Visual Timeline through the ages with raving success and has become a sought-after curator. She is currently working on taking the Black Love exhibit on tour in the US and then abroad, preparing for an Art Basel 2023 exhibit, and as well as developing a new exhibition on grief launching in 2024.

Meg Charles is a dynamic leader at the crossroads of business, law, and innovation. With over 25 years of executive experience spanning global markets, she empowers emerging tech ventures and small businesses through strategic guidance and legal expertise. Meg's career highlights include serving as an Equity Partner at a global law firm, Deputy General Counsel at a publicly traded company, and co-founding multiple ventures such as CodeBoxx Technology Corporation and Basswood Counsel. Her diverse, cross-cultural experiences across the US, UK, India, Sweden, and the Philippines fuel her unique ability to craft creative solutions to complex challenges, guide leaders through pivotal growth stages, and integrate business strategy with legal acumen.

Andres Sebastian is a Creative Director & Producer based in New Mexico and New York. He has an understanding of current culture and emerging trends to create strategies that allow him to produce unique and strategic content for brand stories. Has established a reputation not only as a creative mind but also focused on leadership development. Spent the majority of his time working in nonprofits, fashion, film, and startups from New York City, Dallas, New Mexico, and Barcelona. These projects range from bootstrapped companies to multimillion-invested startups. Currently advising on a VR Sports Game, animation, and founded a creative startup here in New MexicoFounderManny

Tai Chunn is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the fashion and entertainment industries. As the founder of MVC Management Productions, he has specialized in management and rebranding services, aiding in the development of various creative talents. Tai has directed and produced multiple stage plays and off-Broadway productions and is the Co-Founder and Executive Producer of My True Colors Festival. He has also produced major events for New York Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and BET’s Rip the Runway, among others.