Co-Founder + Co-CEO (Creative, Tech)
Husani S. Oakley
Husani S. Oakley is a writer, technologist, and global creative leader whose work lives at the intersection of art and science.
Husani co-wrote the book and lyrics for the satirical musical Stable Geniuses at the End of the World and the musical Welcome to Sandy Peaches. Other writing/co-writing credits include Divide Theory (television), Unleashed (television), and Desert Rose (film). He produced the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Camp Morning Wood and modern dance show Static REM.
As Global Director of Creative Practices at Netflix, he led strategies for original and licensed content, shaping how technology helps audiences connect with stories—a perspective he was also invited to share at the White House by the Obama Administration.
Husani co-founded Flavorpill, a pioneering digital platform for arts and culture, and GoldBean, an investment platform designed to empower women and people of color.
As Director of Creative Technology at Wieden+Kennedy, he developed award-winning work for global brands like Jordan Brand, Heineken, and ESPN, including the innovative “Human Twitter” project for the X Games; as Chief Technology Officer at Deutsch New York, he guided the digital vision for clients like AB InBev, PNC Bank, and AT&T.
Husani was named to Adweek’s Creative 100 as one of the “most fascinating creative professionals” and honored by Campaign US’s 40 Over 40. He is an executive member of IADAS (The Webby Awards) and has served as a juror for the creative industry’s highest honors, including Cannes Lions, the One Show, and Clio Music.