About Us
Nastya Adamova
Emerging tech can offer all that today's society longs for: inclusivity, recognition, and means to be creative. I'm here to shape the way we honor the unheard.
Our
difference
We’re BABs, a diverse team of badass women and time-tested experts building tech businesses to scale impact – committed to supporting innovators who share our vision of creating a better future for all.
What sets us apart is that we are not simply a cause-backed organization. We firmly believe in building a profitable and sustainable business that also makes a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Our team
Founder & CEO
Catie Romero-Finger
Catie is a marketing and communications leader with 15+ years of experience in the tech industry. Leading the team at BABs, she is dedicated to empowering Web3 projects to connect their product to a solid business strategy. In reality, the word “project” is not the best term to use as these are actual businesses, and in order for a business to be successful, it is important that all aspects are developed and nurtured. Web3 is changing both the business and tech landscape and Catie is here to make sure these businesses make their mark on the industry.
Founder & COO
Nastya Adamova
Nastya is a seasoned Business Development leader with 10+ years of experience in high-tech. Her background in international business spans various sectors – from IT to FMCG and logistics, she ran operations and business strategy for major companies at a global scale. Since she co-founded BABs, Nastya helped numerous Web3 businesses to build their brand identity, grow a community, and refine their tech. From Kyiv to Dubai to New York, she’s elevating discussions on a variety of complex topics, including diversity, sustainability, and the intricacies of launching and scaling a business in Web3.
Partner & Global Head of Communication
Ryan Gorman
Ryan is a strategic consultant focused on branding, media relations, corporate communications, events, reputation management, and marketing for Web3 and financial services firms. He previously served as chief communications officer at Valkyrie Investments, a digital asset fund manager based in Nashville; and also worked as a journalist and at two bulge bracket banks in New York and Chicago.
Global Head of Marketing & Strategy
Jonny Brinchmann
Jonny is a strategic consultant with 15 years of experience in Web3, technology, and entertainment. He specializes in growing Web3 companies, focusing on strategy, storytelling, community building, user acquisition, and leading innovation in data-driven Web3 marketing. His background includes BAFTA-winning editorial work for prestigious channels such as the BBC and Sky Arts. Jonny has held key positions at Consensys and IBM, served as CMO for multiple DeFi protocols, and played a pivotal role in the Polygon ecosystem. He has also advised over 20 projects across DeFi, CeFi, Infrastructure, and NFTs.
Web3 Business Strategist
Adam Haluska
Adam is an active crypto investor, strategic advisor, founding community member, and DAO member across various NFT, DeFi, Gaming, and Web3 Projects. Over the past years, he has invested in 80+ crypto-related projects, helped many onboard to Web3, and successfully bring their product to market. Leveraging his prior 8-year-long experience in startups, product management, and marketing across various continents and industries, Adam helps BABs’ clients to find their true place and voice within the Web3 space by creating community and product-led growth strategies.
Founder & Head of Technology
Rost Pelekhovych
Rost is a Business Architect with over 20 years of experience helping brands to connect their overall market strategies with tech solutions that they will require to enter Web3 and launch a successful business. His diverse background in helping different types of tech companies connect their strategies with the right tech solutions allows him to see all the important angles of a project, making sure that the business model is the right one to make the project successful and market resistant. Although he has many skills, his analytical mind and strategic thinking are what make him crucial to the BABs team. In addition to leading the tech team at BABS, he is also our third co-founder and a strong proponent of supporting women in tech.
Web3 Marketing Strategist
Charlie Firebrace
Charlie Firebrace is an accomplished Web3 marketing strategist with over 7 years of experience, adept at navigating the rapidly changing digital media landscape. He has significantly advanced the digital presence and strategic impact of major Web3 brands such as Blockchain.com, Bitmex, and MantraDao. His expertise is not limited to individual projects; Charlie has effectively built partnerships with leading venture capital firms and agencies, orchestrating collaborations that foster innovation and growth within the Web3 ecosystem.
Charlie’s strategic acumen extends to aiding projects with fundraising and crafting compelling go-to-market strategies that engage specific target audiences and maximize their market impact.
Communication & PR Specialist
Laura Estefania
Laura Estefania is a skilled multilingual Innovation Tech and Web3 Communications Specialist with a rich background in International Political Economy and journalism. Laura offers innovative solutions to avant-garde startups, SMEs, and individuals, bridging communication gaps and delivering tailored strategies through her expertise in diverse languages.
With a focus on staying ahead of industry trends, Laura ensures exceptional results for her clients. Her career began in financial PR in London, where she provided services to fintechs and traditional finance actors, such as asset managers, banks, and family offices. Laura's role involved delivering industry insights and research, tailoring communications approaches, and safeguarding the reputation of her clients.
Laura's multifaceted skill set and dedication to excellence have made her a trusted advisor in the Web3 space. She is passionate about helping businesses navigate the complexities of the digital economy, offering strategic insights that drive growth and innovation.
Communication & PR Specialist
Caolán Walsh
Strategic Communications Consultant with a strong legal background, holding a BCL in Civil Law and a First Class Honours LLM in International Human Rights from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Caolán is known for his investigative and provocative style in public relations, internal communications, and event management, particularly within the Web3 space. His work has earned him the 'Best in Public Relations' award from Qwoted and recognition as a speaker at major events like EthCC. He has successfully managed events like ETHDublin and secured media coverage in top publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
Community Manager & Researcher
Victoria Enebeli
With a compelling background as an educator and mathematician, Victoria Enebeli stands at the intersection of technology and learning. Her expertise spans from the foundational elements of Web2 to the pioneering frontiers of Web3. Victoria thrives in content creation, public speaking, and advocacy, leveraging her extensive experience to empower individuals and organizations to harness the potential of blockchain technology.
As a recognized leader, she has led impactful marketing campaigns for NFT projects such as Crypto Crew and has collaborated with prominent web3 entities like 0xPolygon, Mara Foundation, KEOM Protocol, BlockGames, theZuriTeam, and WEB3LADIES. Victoria is a vanguard in the web3 space, advocating for self-improvement, diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. Her triple expertise in leadership, oratory, and mainstream blockchain adoption makes her a pivotal figure in shaping the future of Web3.
Content Writer
Ana Grabundzijaa
Ana is a Cultural Anthropologist and Archaeologist (PhD) with 10 years of experience in theoretical and applied research studying technological innovation and adoption in different spatio-temporal contexts. Leveraging her background in crypto journalism and her passion for investigating tech-driven cultural transformation, Ana develops hero content for multiple platforms. At BABs, Ana is helping clients explain their technology and communicate their unique core values.
Project & Operations Manager
Yevhenii Ozden
Yevhenii Ozden believes project management is not merely about implementing leadership ambitions; it’s about serving the team as a servant leader. With extensive experience across Web3, Fintech, and EdTech, he brings a diverse skill set to the table. As a Project Manager, Yevhenii excels in organizing workflows and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects. His expertise in strategic planning and execution ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Throughout his career, Yevhenii has consistently demonstrated his ability to foster collaboration and optimize team performance, always striving to exceed client expectations. He is passionate about structuring work processes, documenting every aspect of projects, and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
Web Product Owner
Katia Zhyadlo
Unafraid of different kinds of challenges, she is dedicated to helping BABs’ creative team discover solutions for problems that our clients face. Motivated to meet all client’s expectations and improve efficiency, Katia enjoys utilizing Scrum methodology in the iterative and incremental delivery of a product. She creates websites from scratch to the final product with very creative and rich visual elements.
Product Owner
Olha Datsiuk
Olha is a product owner in the creative industry with significant experience in managing creative teams. Thanks to her broad background in multiple creative areas, including animation and graphic design, Olha helped numerous companies to communicate with their audience and launch new products and brands. At BABs’ she oversees the development of products from start to finish, ensuring they meet our clients’ needs and preferences. Passionate about aligning with clients and improving efficiency, Olha particularly enjoys briefing and design sessions during the early phase of development.
Project & Operations Manager
Mara Trujillo
Mara is a business management specialist with 5+ years of experience in the financial sector, helping innovative solutions that revolutionize the way payments are made grow in the Colombian market. Equipped with expertise in stirring project development and execution, Mara is an assertive communicator whose coordination with the clients ensures timely deliverables by discussing additional tasks and adjustments as needed. In tune with each individual’s responsibilities and needs, she is key in monitoring BABs team’s performance, as well as strategy implementation across multiple projects, ensuring that the key operations meet our clients' standards.
Community Manager
Michael Afelumo
Michael is a full-time Web3 community manager with a strong background in creating and coordinating result-oriented ambassador programs that drive high engagement and interaction. Since joining the space in 2016, he has worked with different projects across several blockchains such as Fractal Protocol, KEOM Protocol, EET Oracle NFT, Battle Derby, Game DAO, and Citizend DAO. At BABs, Mike excels in developing and implementing tested strategies for cultivating vibrant communities, engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), and spearheading incentivized community activations, games, and bounties.
Community Strategist & Operations Director
Upkar Gata-Aura
Having been a Bitcoin enthusiast since the publication of the Whitepaper, Upkar is a blockchain OG with extensive experience in Web3 AI, Digital Identity, DeFi, and NFTs. He entered the space in 2013 and has been professionally active in the field since 2021, building a strong reputation as a respected voice in the industry. As our Community Strategy and Operations Partner, Upkar assists BABs in developing community-based outreach programs. Amassing a deep understanding of the fast-evolving Web3 landscape, Upkar is an invaluable asset to our clients. He provides a range of services, including market strategy consulting, operational support, and guidance on how to leverage existing communities for the betterment of their projects.
Influencer Manager & Operational Partner
Lubomir Drabik
Lubomir entered the Web3 space in 2017 and has since been actively learning about the technology while participating in various projects and making strategic investments. In 2018, he started collaborating with top Web3 Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), acting as a broker and connecting them with suitable initiatives and numerous crypto communities. Leveraging his vast network, Lubomir brings value to both projects and KOLs, solidifying his reputation as a trusted Influencer Manager in the industry. At BABs, Lubomir plays a critical role in building a team of influencer partners for our clients – handling, overseeing, and directing influencer-based marketing strategies. In addition to managing communications and coordinating with the marketing team to achieve maximum impact for influencer campaigns, he ensures that all involved parties receive top-notch communication throughout the process.
Graphic Designer
Jessica Mendes
Boasting 8+ years of experience as a digital graphic designer, Jessica mastered the art of crafting design solutions for diverse business segments. As a UI enthusiast, she thrives on problem-solving and continuously expanding her skill set, driven by an unwavering commitment to go above and beyond to ensure the utmost quality in every design she creates. At BABs, we join forces to deliver exceptional design solutions that propel our clients towards resounding success.
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