About
Create Freely, Thrive Digitally, Own Completely.
Our Story
In 2023, inspired by their shared love of music and technology, Laura Brugioni and Tony Rose launched The AI Music Video Show—originally hosted as a space on X (formerly Twitter). In 2024, Tony reconnected with Steve Maloney, with whom he had previously worked while at InputOutput Group, and Steve was at Acuant/GBG.
Together and independently, they were developing solutions that harness the power of emerging technologies—ranging from digital identity and authentication to verification systems, secure payments and distributed ledgers. As more interactions, transactions, and services shift into digital environments, the need to securely and reliably verify identity has evolved from a technical challenge into a fundamental pillar of trust, access, security, and equity. Fueled by a shared passion for using technology to improve outcomes for individuals and communities, Laura, Tony, and Steve co-founded Nexartis in 2024. Boldly ambitious, Nexartis is on a mission to redefine how people and the Internet interact—creating more trusted, human-centered digital ecosystems. They set out on a journey to build world class and modern technology that enables a community to solve real world problems. Of little surprise given The AI Music Video Show, the first community they focused on is the creator community whose problems include provenance of digital creations, protecting intellectual property, safeguarding rights and monetizing those creations based upon transparency and trust. Their first creation is aptly named the Voyager Suite.
Our Mission
At Nexartis, we empower creators and innovators to verify identity and provenance, capture value, and attribute contribution across transparent, community-driven ecosystems. By leveraging emerging technologies and decentralized infrastructure, we build tools that redefine how people collaborate, monetize, and own their digital presence—on their terms.
Our Vision
We envision a world where the most advanced technologies—spanning cognitive computing architectures, blockchain-powered identity, payment solutions, and next-generation content delivery—come together to unlock new creative economies. Nexartis provides the scalable infrastructure and tools that allow individuals and communities to build trusted systems where every idea is verifiable, every contribution is valued, and every creator is attributed.
Core Values
We are bold and here to make the internet and technology work for people and their communities.
Community
Enabling communities to emerge and to succeed is at our core; community centric.
Curiosity
We desire to learn and discover by pushing for new ideas and knowledge, then applying that curiosity to solve problems or create something new.
Generosity
Generous in spirit and in action. Our organization is grounded by empathy, humility, and a people-first mindset.
Trust
Our software builds transparency and trust. When you voyage into new ecosystems you must have trust in one another and in the others joining the journey requiring emotional maturity, honesty and intellectual openness.
Our Vision in Action
The Nexartis technology stack brings together the most advanced technologies—spanning cognitive computing architectures, blockchain-powered identity, payment solutions, and next-generation content delivery:
Foundation Layer
CubiCube framework providing secure, extensible application building blocks
Infrastructure Layer
Helix Platform orchestrating deployment, scaling, and revenue flows
Vertical Solutions
Industry-specific applications like Voyager Suite built using our core technology
Real-World Implementations
Proof points of our mission in action — AI Music and Video Channel
Join Our Team
We're looking for passionate individuals to help us build the future of digital sovereignty. Join our team of innovators, creators, and technologists working to empower communities and transform digital ecosystems.
Get In TouchNexartis Founders
Stephen Maloney
Co-Founder
Stephen has more than twenty-five years of wide ranging experience as a senior operating executive in technology. Most recently, Steve served as Executive VP of Business Development and Strategy for Acuant, the leading provider of intelligent data capture and authentication solutions. Prior to that he was Co-founder, Director and President of SolutionPoint International, a diversified security and risk management company. He was Chairman of Design2Launch, a pioneer in digital workflow software that was sold to Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK). He was Executive Vice President of MSA, a leader in explosive detection services that was one of the first companies to receive Safety Act certification by DHS. Earlier he co-founded and was CEO of i3 Mobile, a leader in wireless information. He led the company to a successful IPO (NASDAQ:IIM). He graduated from Fordham, has an M.B.A..
Tony Rose
Co-Founder & CTO
Tony has more than twenty years of experience leading technology innovation across startups and enterprise. Most recently, he served as Head of Product for Atala PRISM (now IDentus), where he led the successful implementation of digital identity systems for Ethiopia's Ministry of Education. He architected and deployed Apple Pay for the largest US payment processor and advised Citibank executives on blockchain strategy following Facebook's Libra announcement. He co-founded the California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition, where his expert testimony and thought leadership helped shape multiple blockchain-focused bills into law. He co-founded StudentReader.io, pioneering the first decentralized scholarship program, and contributed MedCreds to Linux Foundation Public Health. He brings deep expertise in blockchain technology, AI, and decentralized systems to his role as CTO of Nexartis. Tony holds a degree in Computer Science from UC Berkeley.
Laura Brugioni
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer
With over two decades of experience in operational management within California's Community College system, Laura has embarked on an exciting new chapter as a pioneer in AI-generated content. As Chief Commercial Officer of Nexartis and co-founder of The AI Music Video Show, she's leveraging her diverse background to revolutionize the digital media landscape while creating equal opportunities for creators of all backgrounds. Driving the Open Commercial Media Ecosystem (OCME), she's at the forefront of the AI-generated content revolution, informed by her unique perspective from years of managing complex educational systems.
This experience shapes her approach to building transparent, community-driven platforms that empower digital artists through blockchain and AI technologies. At Nexartis, her focus on developing cutting-edge solutions for content creation, curation, and monetization reflects both her commitment to innovation and her dedication to fostering collaborative communities where creators can truly thrive.
Management
Alan Katzman
Business & Legal Executive
Business and legal executive with a background in technology and software, compliance, human resources and investigations. Alan is also the founder of Social Assurity and has lectured extensively on the topic of social media optimization for students and parents and has published numerous pioneering articles on the topic.
Elliot Zatsky
Technology Leader
Experienced technology leader with strong analytical skills and years of experience building globally distributed technical teams. Strategic mindset, customer facing and focused, and a track record of driving change & creating value quickly. Specializing in Customer Experience and Enablement, Product Management, Service Delivery, Technical Operations and Solutions, IT Management, Implementations, Partner Management, and E-commerce. A demonstrated history of finding solutions to complex problems and implementing them. Vast experience in the cybersecurity software and IT industry.
Strategic Advisors
Nick Brown
Strategic Advisor
Based in the UK, Nick Brown brings a fresh and global perspective to the team as it engages with the broader creative ecosystem and evolving digital landscape. A seasoned executive and advisor, Nick is currently a Principal at WTA Partners LLP and serves as a Non-Executive Director for several innovative companies. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at GBG Plc, including Executive Director and Group Managing Director, where he helped scale the company's global footprint. His commercial experience spans startups, scale-ups, and multinationals, giving him a unique lens on growth, governance, and impact. At Nexartis, Nick advises on go-to-market strategy and ecosystem development, guided by a belief in building communities that champion their members and enable the fair exchange of creative value.
Steven J. Campana
Marketing Advisor
With several decades of marketing experience, Steve provides marketing consulting for CPG, HBA, RX, Financial Services institutions and Tech Companies. Steve has extensive experience in new Product Develop, Product Launches/Introduction, Product Communications and Strategic Development/Implication. He is currently Executive Vice President at RTi Research. Additionally, Steve has been a guest lecturer/presenter at Industry Conferences and MBA programs at Northeastern University, NYU, University of Mississippi, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Fordham University. He is advising Nexartis on several matters including product introduction and community development.
Darrell O'Donnell
Technical & Governance Advisor
Darrell is a long-time advisor to governments, corporations, and NGOs. He has guided and implemented many multi-stakeholder systems from concept to operational state in life-critical and mission-critical domains. Darrell is currently the Executive Director of the Ayra Association (Global Acceptance Network) which is focusing on the triad of business, governance, and technology aimed at building a trust layer for the internet. He is Co-founder, Chair TSWG for the Trust Over IP Foundation. His professional focus is on driving initiatives that foster trust in digital ecosystems. He is a technical and governance advisor for Nexartis.
Yossi Zekri
Strategic Advisor
Yossi is an accomplished technology executive, recognized for his transformative leadership as CEO of Acuant, an identity verification leader. He drove Acuant's significant growth and innovation, culminating in its acquisition by GBG in 2021, forming a digital identity and fraud prevention powerhouse. Following the acquisition, he headed GBG's Global Products group, integrating advanced biometric and identity platforms. His expertise spans strategic leadership, AI/ML product development, and complex M&A. Yossi continues to be a prominent figure in securing digital transactions and fighting fraud. He is advising Nexartis on numerous strategic and tactical issues.
Nicolás Stranieri
Technical & Product Architecture Advisor
With over two decades of experience at the intersection of innovation, engineering, and cybersecurity, Nicolás is a seasoned technology leader known for turning vision into scalable, secure, and user-centric products. As VP of Development & Innovation at VU Security—and formerly CPTO—he has been instrumental in building and evolving onboarding systems, IAM/CIAM platforms, and advanced fraud analysis solutions used by millions across the globe. Starting his tech journey at just six years old, Nicolás has grown into a multidisciplinary expert, combining deep technical acumen with strategic product thinking. He brings a rare blend of hands-on engineering experience and long-term product vision—shaping solutions that balance usability, security, and operational resilience. His leadership spans AI, ethical hacking, product architecture, and secure system design, all grounded in real-world problem solving. Nicolás doesn't just ship features—he crafts trusted digital identity ecosystems built to scale and endure. He is a technical and product architecture advisor for Nexartis. He's not here for the hype—he's here to build what's next.