Co-founder @people0fcrypto | Founder & CEO of @5thcolumnpr @5crypt0 | Entrepreneur | Bridging Crypto Culture | Communications & Marketing Strategist
Joined April 2009
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
16 Oct 2025
OUSHQ founders Jessel Taank and @AkbarHamid hosted an evening celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Light and a new partnership with the CFDA — an occasion that illuminated culture, community, and creativity.
Read more: cfda.com/news/cfda-and-oushq…
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11 Jul 2024
So excited for this thank you @DEADLINE 🙏🏽 let’s go 🌈
Akbar Hamid & Evan Schwartz To Launch F.L.U.I.D., An Indie Studio And Film Fund For LGBTQIA Stories And Creators deadline.com/2024/07/akbar-h…
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
21 Nov 2023
“Gen-Z audiences are not looking to be sold products within gaming environments. Brands should use these rich, creative and immersive environments to storytell.”
forbes.com/sites/stephaniehi…
@AkbarHamid @sberrynyc who won the @shortyawards Silver Award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category with People of Crypto @POClab_io with @NYXCosmetics @5thcolumnpr "Metaverse Pride Campaign" in @TheSandboxGame
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
19 Nov 2023
Congratulations to @AkbarHamid @5thcolumnpr @POClab_io @NYXCosmetics @TheSandboxGame for the @shortyawards wins @ForbesCrypto @Forbes @ForbesTech forbes.com/sites/stephaniehi…
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21 Nov 2023
Thanks you @TheSandboxGame @NYXCosmetics @hermitcrabgame for your incredible partnership over the years
21 Nov 2023
“Brands should not lead with product-first driven strategies for metaverse and virtual worlds" @AkbarHamid @sberrynyc who won the @shortyawards Silver Award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category with People of Crypto @POClab_io with @NYXCosmetics @5thcolumnpr "Metaverse Pride Campaign" in @TheSandboxGame on the
“Gen-Z audiences are not looking to be sold products within gaming environments. Brands should use these rich, creative and immersive environments to storytell.”
forbes.com/sites/stephaniehi…
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
21 Oct 2023
🤩 Had a great fireside chat with @stiffyhm on why fashion brands should enter the Metaverse and what has already been launched in @TheSandboxGame - talking about innovation, engagement time, global audiences, creative possibilities, embracing diversity and more at the Future Fashion Summit in Paris
@HollyWoodLabs_ @AkbarHamid @arthurmadrid
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
22 Oct 2023
Thanks @HollyWoodLabs_ for bringing creators, technologists and brands together for an intimate lunch in Paris!
With @AkbarHamid @inesalpha @sylviemacmillan & Cait Cmo @hypebae
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20 Oct 2023
Cast my vote for #ShortyImpactAwards Audience Honors! Vote daily through October 26! shortyawards.com/8th-impact/…
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20 Oct 2023
Cast my vote for #ShortyImpactAwards Audience Honors! Vote daily through October 26! shortyawards.com/8th-impact/…
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
2 Oct 2023
GM! 💘 It's a busy week at Decrypt. A few things we have in the works:
1. The @cryptiesawards are back!
Our incredible panel of advisors @AkbarHamid, @amandacassatt, @Swopes, @ArtOnBlockchain, @jalak, @KeithGrossman, @MartaBelcher, @nycbabylon, @rebeccabarkin @sergitosergito
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14 Sep 2023
Thrilled to be joining as an advisor this year - honored to have won last year! Thanks @decryptmedia and look forward to reviewing all the incredible work!
14 Sep 2023
The @cryptiesawards is returning to celebrate crypto's top projects and creators!
Much 💘 to our advisors: @AkbarHamid, @amandacassatt, @Swopes, @ArtOnBlockchain, @jalak, @KeithGrossman, @MartaBelcher, Rachel Weiss, @rebeccabarkin, and Sergio Silva.
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28 Aug 2023
The next big project for @People0fCrypto is almost here! Congrats to my cofounder @sberrynyc for bringing this incredible creative vision to life with our partners @Walmart and @Spatial_io 🙌🏽
28 Aug 2023
THE NEWS IS OUT 🎉
We're celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop with CULTUREVERSE: a gamified experience in partnership with @Walmart on Virtual World @Spatial_io.
Immerse yourself in the world of hip-hop and its profound impact on art, music, and fashion.
Coming Soon!
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
28 Aug 2023
Culture is king: @Walmart partners with @People0fCrypto to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop in the metaverse.
@5thcolumnpr
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
25 Aug 2023
A new era has started at POClab.
New Look, New Vibe, Same mission: Use the power of Web3 to shape CULTURE✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼🌈
Are you ready? Let's GO! 🚀
Stay tuned for exciting news coming next week.
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
21 Jun 2023
What are the obstacles to achieving genuine diversity? We asked @Fritolay SVP of Marketing, Tina Mahal, Founder and CEO of The 5th Column, @AkbarHamid, Creative Chairperson at @AccentureSong, Nick Law, and CCO of @United, Josh Earnest. #CannesLions23 #CMONow
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
16 Jun 2023
I'm delighted to join forces w @BCG
at the revered @Cannes_Lions
International Festival of Creativity!
Together w @jholguin, @shannonsnow_sf & @AkbarHamid, we'll be delving into all things community. Join us for a session full of @BCG insights & inspiration!
#CannesLions2023 #BCGatCannesLions
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
16 Jun 2023
Honored to represent @worldofwomennft at the revered @Cannes_Lions festival of creativity!
@jholguin @katelin_cruse @AkbarHamid and I will discuss NFT Communities And The Future Of Brand-Driven Customer Engagement
And look for more soon on WoW at Cannes 👀
#BCGatCannesLions
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
8 May 2023
Thank you @adage for recognizing the work of our co-founder @AkbarHamid as a Web3 Marketing Trailblazer!
Read the article here: adage.com/Reprint-AA23055The…
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9 May 2023
Honored to be mentioned alongside you and @TheSandboxGame 🙌🏽
9 May 2023
🤩 An honor to be in the Web3 Marketing Trailblaizers 2023 list with @avery_akkineni @heyerikaws @betty_nft @AkbarHamid @jkattula and more inspiring people adage.com/topic/special-repo…
🙏Thx @TheSandboxGame Team, Community and Partners for this recognition 🏆
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Akbar Hamid retweeted
3 May 2023
Whatever happened to web3?! 🤯
Thank you #houseofbeautifulbusiness for the amazing article and interview with our co-founders @AkbarHamid and @sberrynyc!
Go read it below ⬇
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