The foundation
The Sandbox DAO Foundation is the steward tasked with administering the decisions of the DAO and managing the accompanying operations, including management of the treasury and employment of the DAO support team.
The Special Council
Special Council members provide guidance on Sandbox Improvement Proposals (SIPs), ensuring that they align with The Sandbox DAO's vision and overall best interests.
They also hold decision-making power and can veto proposals based on legality, redundancy, conflict, and community interests. They are elected to two-year terms. The tenure of the current council terminates as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Chairman of Arianee
Chairman of Arianee
Frédéric is an engineer with a Master's Degree in Microelectronics. He is a successful entrepreneur that has created and sold 6 companies before starting Arianee.org, and backed ~200 Startups since 2001. He started his journey in crypto in 2013. Frederic invests his time and money in two key areas: technology that enhances digital sovereignty and technology that optimizes the use of resources. Frédéric is also a Board Member at l’Adan.eu.
Co-Founder Grail capital
Co-Founder Grail capital
Jean-Michel Pailhon is an art collector on a mission to make digital art more accessible to institutions and investors. He is an entrepreneur, investor, and seasoned executive in the fintech and crypto-assets space. In 2017-2023, he was a senior executive at Ledger, helping grow the business to 850 employees and $200 million in revenues in five years. Prior to Ledger, Jean-Michel worked in financial services and capital markets at NYSE and Euronext. He has been an avid street art and photography collector since 2006.
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COO World of Women
COO World of Women
Shannon Snow is the COO of World of Women, one of the world’s leading web3 brands celebrating inclusion in the next era of the web. Prior to joining World of Women, Shannon led US Entertainment at Meta, helping entertainment, media and sports companies move into the metaverse. She spent over a decade at Google building and leading teams. An evangelist and public speaker on Web3, the Metaverse, Entertainment and using Tech for Good, she's been featured at conferences including SXSW and Code, and in Forbes, Axios, The New Yorker, Variety, AdWeek, Ad Age. She angel invests in female and diverse founders with the goal of empowering the next generation of tech leaders.
Co-Founder and CEO of Animoca Brands
Co-Founder and CEO of Animoca Brands
Veteran technology entrepreneur/investor Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, a global leader in blockchain and gaming with the goal to provide property rights for virtual assets. Yat began his career at Atari Germany, then established Hong Kong Cybercity/Freenation, the first free web page and email provider in Asia. In 1998 he set up Outblaze, an award-winning pioneer of multilingual white label web services. After selling one of its business units to IBM, he pivoted Outblaze to incubate digital entertainment projects. One of those projects is Animoca Brands. Yat has numerous accolades, including Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the DHL/SCMP Awards, and recognition as one of Cointelegraph's top 100 notable people in blockchain. A classically trained musician, Yat is a member of the advisory board of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and a director of the Asian Youth Orchestra.
Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox
Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox
Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a virtual platform where players can create, play, own, govern and monetize their experiences using NFTs & SAND, the main utility token of the platform. Sebastien also became the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance in 2020, a non-profit organization of 500 key members of the industry. He was recently named #4 in the Top #100 2022 most influential people in crypto by CoinTelegraph.
Advisory Board
Leaders in their respective fields, these cultural ambassadors and strategic advisors leverage their expertise and networks to guide the DAO toward its vision of a decentralized, vibrant metaverse. This multi-disciplinary team reflects The Sandbox's diverse and global reach while fostering a community that values creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.
Anthony Chau
Co-Founder and CEO of Chord Hero
Co-Founder and CEO of Chord Hero
Anthony stands as a leader at the forefront of educational innovation. Since 2019, he has spearheaded Chord Hero's mission to democratize music learning while pioneering novel approaches to education. Under Anthony's guidance, Chord Hero has unveiled groundbreaking products like the Chord Hero Strummer and Monster Chords, revolutionizing music education. Beyond music, Anthony's initiatives, such as the Sandbox Experience, ingeniously blend STEAM education with Web3 learning. Recognized for excellence, Chord Hero has garnered prestigious accolades, including the Digital Ehon Award for its innovative contributions to education. Anthony's forward-thinking has led to the Sandbox Experience, where students craft NFTs from designs inspired by physical ukuleles they assemble and customize. These NFTs are then showcased in The Sandbox metaverse, with proceeds bolstering charitable causes and educational initiatives. Anthony's commitment to sustainability is palpable, evident through Chord Hero's eco-conscious practices such as tree adoption and packaging repurposing. Looking ahead, Anthony aims to deepen the integration of music education with mental wellness, highlighting music's transformative power in personal growth and healing. Anthony Chau's leadership at Chord Hero reflects a comprehensive approach to education, merging music, technology, and philanthropy to empower learners worldwide.
Inna Modja
CEO of Code Green
CEO of Code Green
Inna Modja is a Malian-French artist, filmmaker, and global advocate for gender and climate justice. In her 15-year tenure as an activist, she has dedicated herself to fighting female genital mutilation, and climate change. Passionate about social, gender, and climate justice, she's a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), contributing in finding solutions to fight against desertification & drought, and telling the stories of the communities living on the frontline of climate change. She also co-founded Code Green, a non-profit harnessing the power of art, technology and web3, to support social & climate justice. With Code Green, Inna and her team are exploring the potentials of blockchain, aiming to help artists and communities, contribute to Earth's healing and green justice.
Loretta Chen
CEO and Co-Founder at Smobler
CEO and Co-Founder at Smobler
Dr Loretta Chen is a multifaceted and influential figure in the arts, media, advocacy and education scene for over two decades. Dubbed “Asia’s Anna Wintour” and “force of nature”, she was the People's Choice for Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore and has been International Consultant to the Kingdom of Bhutan since 2011. She is also Visiting Professor at Carnegie Mellon , Stanford , Dartmouth College and University of Hawaii . A voracious advocate for social equity, she challenges the status quo through artistic, literary and entrepreneurial avenues. When the Metaverse came into play, Dr. Chen envisioned a unique opportunity to shape social narratives with technology. She founded Smobler, a turnkey metaverse architect that takes brands, IPs and communities to the forefront of Web3. Through this venture , Dr Chen aims to create a Metaverse for Good to drive positive change, promote inclusivity and leverage emerging technologies to empower and inspire audiences across the globe. Today, Smobler is backed by The Sandbox, Brinc, Plug and Play , Enterprise Singapore and Info Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). Dr Chen is part of the AWS Women Founders Program, UBS Global Top 10 Female Founders. She is recognized as 100 Women of the Future, Forbes and Asia’s Most Inspiring and is fur mom to 25.
Matheus Vivian
Co-Founder and CEO of Hermit Crab Studio
Co-Founder and CEO of Hermit Crab Studio
Matheus Vivian was a professional football player for 18 years, spending 15 years in prominent European clubs. He was a World Champion U-17 with the Brazilian National Team, playing alongside global stars such as Ronaldinho and Adriano. He holds a degree from the Center of Law and Economics of Sports in France. Since 2016, he has been the co-founder and CEO of Hermit, a Brazilian game development company specializing in sports games with licenses from major global brands such as Paris Saint Germain, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Barcelona.
Mia Bao
Founder of BeepCrypto and DAOBase
Founder of BeepCrypto and DAOBase
With an unwavering passion for the crypto realm since 2017, Mia brings over 7 years of invaluable experience in product management and strategic marketing. She is the co-founder of DAOBase, the leading aggregator and database for DAOs and also the founder of BeepCrypto, a forward-thinking marketing agency dedicated to bridging the cultural and market divide between the East and the West. Her influential contributions have impacted industry projects such as Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, YGG, NIKE, and many more.
Samuel Choy
General Manager of Bliss Concepts Limited (McDull)
General Manager of Bliss Concepts Limited (McDull)
Samuel Choy is the General Manager of Bliss Concepts Limited, the multi-media company which develops and manages the original IPs "Mcdull & Mcmug" in publications, animated TV & features, branding, licensing, and business developments. He is also the executive producer for five Mcdull’s animated features, responsible for financing, production, promotion and distribution.
Zaf Chow
Chief Commercial Officer @Artifact Labs
Chief Commercial Officer @Artifact Labs
Zaf is a passionate advocate of Web3 development and adoption, having played a pivotal role as the former Director of Digital Strategy and Partnerships at Animoca Brands. Her efforts in promoting the mass adoption of NFTs and metaverses have made a significant impact on the industry. As a recognized thought leader, she was selected as a TEDx speaker in 2022, sharing insights on how Web3 can create a more equitable future. Zaf also actively shares her expertise at major global Web3 conferences. With Zaf's dedication to bringing positive change to traditional business sectors and her deep understanding of web3's potential, she is a driving force in advancing the adoption of decentralized technologies and empowering the next generation of digital pioneers.
