
Superpowers activate!
Glocal is what happens when a community of good-hearted & insanely talented folks scale impact technology.
Team
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Jimmy Spencer Jr
Chicago, USA | Founder
I’m building the team that is scaling Glocal and working directly with the first hosts using our platform. My 30 years in the global social impact space began in Ukraine as the Soviet Union disintegrated. I am a University of Missouri track & field athlete alum. I’m an Akron kid, a liberal, a nomad + a lover of the underdog, My influences include the Beatles, Robeson, Killers, Cash, and Mr. Rogers.
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Ali Bell
Madrid Spain | Product Lead
I have a track record of creating marketing/sales systems that close deals with Fortune 100/500 companies. I decided I wanted to use my marketing skills to build a better future. I coordinate with the marketing team and am driving Glocal to become a product-led company that leverages AI to scale.
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Julie Porr -Johnson
Akron USA | Community Coordinator
I believe everyone should have access to a safe community. Inclusion and equality are essential for our society, and I want to help future generations embrace these values and build stronger communities with Glocal. I’m also a proud mother of two adult children. My daughter goes to Stanford and helps me understand the nuances of community on campus. I’ve seen enthusiasm conquer most anything!!!
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Beichen Hu
University of Illinois | Shanghai
I am a Sociology major and Statistics, Data science minor at UIUC with a strong interest in data science, environmental consulting, and social research. Passionate about exploring education, economy, and globalization issues, Beichen brings expertise in data analysis, research methodologies, and teamwork to various projects and initiatives.tion goes here
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Cuauhtemoc Valero
Guadalajara, Mexico | Technical Lead
I have expertise in geolocation, and data systems as a senior engineer with a full stack track record. I was formerly a CTO of a successful Mexican company and I’ve known Jimmy for 6 years, I loved the project, volunteered to build MVP, and have become our tech lead.
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Ankur Loomba
Eastern Washington University | Hyderabad
I graduated with a triple major in International Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. I have garnered vast communications skills privately tutoring English language and literature to international students. I speak Hindi, Russian, English and Ukrainian. I hold a music degree in classical guitar from the music academy of Mozart.
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Elizabeth Akporido
University of Illinois Chicago
As a marketing enthusiast at Glocal, I'm on a mission to elevate our app to new heights. With a passion for creative strategies and a data-driven approach, I'm dedicated to expanding our global presence. Let's reshape the way the world connects through our innovative app!
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Rocky Chang
Hollywood, USA
I am a Marine Corps Veteran and am currently pursuing a degree in both Social Media Management at Liberty University as well Music Production at the Los Angeles College of Music. I have a passion for social media and it's endless possibilities within our society. I hope to make my mark within this company as well as learn as much as I can along the way.
Advisors
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Steve Chalke MBE
Steve is the founder of the Oasis Trust, and former United Nations Special Adviser.He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, as well as a former presenter and now regular contributor and commentator on television, radio, and other media. Steve was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "for services to social exclusion"
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Shunt Madanyan
Shunt is one of the world's leading digital currency & rewards experts. As a senior developer & product manager, he led United Airlines’ MileagePlus transition to dynamic pricing, creating one of the most powerful digital currencies on the planet. In 2017, he became VP of Revenue Management & Strategic Partnerships at SP+ helping transform an old industry. Now, Shunt is excited to help Glocal scale the world’s first community engagement rewards program.
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Sarah Szuba
Sarah is a creative Program Project Manager with extensive experience across tech, travel & NGO sectors. Her global perspective and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drive her work, helping teams and products grow while staying true to those values. Living across the globe has reinforced Sarah's passion for community and creating positive change, and she helps us grow our product by staying true to global citizen standards.
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Brandon Salesberry
Brandon is the former CFO at Obama For America. His firm, Salesberry Associates serves many notable progressive organizations that impact the US civic landscape. He handles all our finances pro bono and has been a supporter of Glocal since the beginning. He's a proud Alabama athlete alumn.
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Jenn Dawn Watts CPC
Jennifer is a Clinical Professional Counselor and CEO of Living Well Counselling Services. Her commitment to integrating behavioral sciences, emotional intelligence, and positive reinforcement into the product and rewards system, helps Glocal build a user-first product.
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Fuzz Kitto
Fuzz is a human rights activist who helped drive Australia’s Modern Slavery Bill alongside his wife, Carolyn Kitto OAM. He collaborates with companies, communities, civil society, and governments to create a slave-free world. His work across 52 countries brings invaluable insights to us.
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Emmet Cahill
Emmet is a world-renowned Irish Tenor whose headline solo appearances include Carnegie Hall, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Today Show, and New York’s St Patrick’s Cathedral, His Ialbum debuted at #1 on Billboard World Music Charts with Sony Music USA. He hails from Mullingar, Ireland, and is the lead singer with PBS phenomenon Celtic Thunder.
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Brad Siefert
Brad is a Design Technologist whose built systems for Forbes, Neilsen, and the US govt. He designed the first Glocal UX and has been a close friend of Jimmy Spencer’s for almost 20 years! He loves Design Systems & Jamstack. He’s an accomplished photographer and averages 25K photos taken annually.
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Tytus Cytowski
Tytus Cytowski is an American tech lawyer and the founder of Cytowski & Partners. He has developed a successful startup law practice focusing on European startups scaling and fundraising in Silicon Valley. He specializes in seed/series A financing. His clients include startups from YC, 500 Startups, and Techstars.
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Jose Vicente Figuerero
Jose Vicente is an Economist from Santiago Chile. He has a passion for international & intercultural economic equality and helps Glocal grow our international experience economy keeping both Gen Z and Southern Hemisphere users mind.
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Sean Hyink
Sean serves in Indonesia with the Peace Corps. He graduated from DePaul with a BS in Neuroscience and is excited to help Glocal navigate as we scale on university campuses across the globe. He grew up in Michigan playing baseball and the piano.
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Dee Yaccino
Dee is an anthropologist who worked at National Geographic and lived in the Bolivian Amazon for a decade. Her experience led to our digital currency being named Ayni, and her social capital concepts influenced Glocal's very early development. She co-founded a southern hemisphere NGO with her husband Tom, and documents her adventures on her Ladybugout YouTube channel.
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Randy Carnahan
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Alexie Fleming
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Rene Auggust
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Pranab Banerjee
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Martin Andry
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Derrick Peterson
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