Board of Directors

Aaron Day brings over two decades of executive leadership experience to the Company, with a track record of successfully scaling companies across multiple industries, including technology and industrial manufacturing. Previously, Aaron served as CEO of several companies, including Trend, and held key leadership roles with organizations like Canva, where he contributed to its meteoric growth within the digital design space. Aaron’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in driving Amaze’s strategic evolution into a leading player in the creator content ecosystem, empowering individuals to transform their passions into thriving businesses.

Mike Pruitt joined the Company’s Board of Directors on December 13, 2021, which was the effective date of the registration statement for the Company’s initial public offering. Mr. Pruitt founded Avenel Financial Group, a boutique financial services firm concentrating on emerging technology company investments in 1999. In 2001, he formed Avenel Ventures, a technology investment and private venture capital firm. In February 2005, Mr. Pruitt formed Chanticleer Holdings, Inc., then a public holding company (now known as Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc.), and he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer until April 1, 2020, at which time the restaurant operations of Chanticleer Holdings were spun out into a new public entity, Amergent Hospitality Group, Inc., where Mr. Pruitt continues to serve as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pruitt has been a member of the Board of Directors of IMAC Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq- IMAC) since October 2020 and currently serves on its Compensation Committee and as Chair of its Audit Committee. Mr. Pruitt also served as a director on the board of Hooters of America, LLC from 2011 to 2019. Mr. Pruitt received a B.A. degree from Costal Carolina University. He currently sits on the Board of Visitors of the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration, the Coastal Education Foundation Board, and the Athletic Committee of theBoard.

Pete Deutschman is Chief Buddy and Founder of the The Buddy Group, committed to helping brands engage with audiences and drive growth with the use of data, video, tech and brand innovation. He was the former Chief Innovation OffIcer at retail Michaels during the transition from Bain Capital (as public entity) to Apollo (as private co) responsible for development of MakerPlace by Michaels, the ETSY competitor.

Pete and his team have helped brands reach the right audiences through the innovative use of technologies, combining powerful storytelling and great marketing to launch over 200 products across mobile, devices, 360 media, in-flight, audio and connected television. Under Pete’s direction The Buddy Group has managed engagements for clients such as ShopGoodwill.com, Pentel of America, Yamaha, ATW, Virgin Voyages, Zodiac Aerospace, Edwards Life Science, Karma Automotive, Panasonic Avionics, Dell, will.i.am, Lynx Grills, Experian, THQ, Mattel, American Express, Warner Bros., Wells Fargo, SunBrite TV, King's Hawaiian Bread, Motorola, Microsoft, Monster Energy, Western Digital, Google, YouTube, Wamu, Epson, Big Tex, Patient.com and McDonald’s. In the years before launching The Buddy Group, Pete worked at Orange County's KIKFM and held executive positions at VPI, Iconixx (formerly Lead Dog Digital) and in the original storytelling platform: Broadway theater. He has developed the online presence for celebrities (Ashton Kutcher and Melanie Griffith), Wicked the Musical, McDonald's HappyMeal.com, fashion icons (Kenneth Cole, St. John), business giants (Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp and AOL), entertainment wizards (literally: Harry Potter I and II) and the first ever online film festival (Hypnotic by Universal).

In addition to his role as Chief Buddy of The Buddy Group, is board member of AMAZE (AMZE) and advisor to technology start-ups Exfluential, Vessl, SailPlan, DotLot, Encore Artistic Solutions, MyBROADWAY.com and helped to sell Hollywoodpresstv.com to Reelz Channel TV.

Pete sits on the board of Project Hope Alliance and advises Orange County Goodwill on their shopgoodwill.com strategy and technology roadmap.

Eric Doan joined the Company’s board of directors on December 13, 2021, which was the effective date of the registration statement for the Company’s initial public offering. Mr. Doan serves as Chief Financial Officer of Orchard Software Corporation, a position he has held since April 2020. Before joining Orchard Software, Mr. Doan previously held Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer positions in private equity backed companies, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Edmentum Inc. from July 2018 through March 2020, Chief Financial Officer of myON by Renaissance from May 2017 to July 2018, and Chief Operating Officer of Jump Technologies, Inc. from September 2016 to May 2017. Mr. Doan holds bachelor’s degrees in Zoology and Classical Humanities and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Miami University.

Amrapali (Ami) Gan Ami is an expert at making companies relevant within cultural zeitgeist conversations. Her latest endeavor HOXTON, empowers forward-thinking businesses to expand their influence and achieve their goals. She also a Growth Advisor and Partner in social wellness app, Communia.

Ami boasts a track record with global rapid-growth companies within disruptor industries - including multiple unicorns. Most recently she was at the helm as CEO of OnlyFans. Ami was part of the team to launch the first Cannabis Cafe in the US. Her background includes Red Bull Media House and a CPG unicorn.

She has received several accolades including being named on TIME100Next's Leaders list, GQ Heroes, covered in Fortune, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Axios, Financial Times, and more.

Sandra, Sandie, Hawkins brings over 20 years of expertise in multi-channel marketing, business development, and digital innovation to her role as President at Teikametrics. Before joining Teikametrics, Sandie served as the U.S. e-Commerce lead at TikTok, where she launched TikTok Shop and spearheaded the platform's e-commerce strategy, driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Previously, as General Manager of North America for TikTok’s Global Business Solutions team, Sandie oversaw advertising and monetization efforts across the region, delivering transformative results for brands. Her career includes leadership roles at Adobe, Varick, and Rocket Fuel, where she developed high-performing teams, launched innovative digital solutions, and cultivated strategic partnerships.

Passionate about the intersection of commerce, social media, advertising and emerging technology, Sandie leverages her deep industry knowledge to empower brands to scale their online presence and achieve measurable success in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

David Yacullo joined the Company’s Board of Directors on December 13, 2021, which was the effective date of the registration statement for the Company’s initial public offering. Mr. Yacullo currently serves as Owner/Chairman of Outdoor Solutions, LLC since 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Yacullo served as Chief Revenue Officer of Van Wagner Outdoor, a position he held from 2019 through 2022, until the company was sold to Outfront Media. From 2016 until 2018, Mr. Yacullo served as Chief Revenue Officer of Holt Media Companies, Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Yacullo founded Outdoor Media Group (OMG) in 2001 and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 2003 until 2016. Mr. Yacullo began his career working for Outdoor Services Inc. (OSI) from 1989 through 2001, where he served in various positions, including as its President.