Louis Byrd

About Louis Byrd

Taking action. Building inclusive products that challenge the status quo and defy conventional thinking.Uplifting communities and advocating for real change—not performative gestures.Economic empowerment, reciprocity, and being genuine in everything I do.I have no time for fake ones. I refuse to endorse universities, corporations, or institutions that exploit and belittle people\'s rights.\'.I leverage technology, design, creativity, and fearlessness to make this happen. Most problems we face are by design, so I\'m redesigning the solutions.

Experience

1. Chief Architect of Responsible Innovation

   Zanago

   Jun 2022 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Being the Founder & Chief Architect of Responsible Innovation at Zanago means I design and implement ethical, human-centered solutions at the intersection of culture, design, and technology. My work focuses on ensuring that emerging technologies—such as blockchain, augmented intelligence, and machine learning—are leveraged responsibly to create equitable, real-world impact.I spend much of my time conceptualizing innovative frameworks and strategic execution plans, ensuring that culture is not just considered but actively integrated into technology-driven solutions. My approach is rooted in systems thinking, addressing societal challenges with intentionality and responsibility.We recently launched Kataba, our flagship product, designed to address housing inequities. It offers homeowners a unique Personal Asset Management System (PAMS™) that promotes greater transparency and empowers individuals in managing their homeownership journey.I have a vision of building a world where equity is the norm so that people, everywhere, will always feel relevant.

Education

• Institute of Production and Recording

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Music Production and Audio Engineering

  2009 — 2010

• Renounced my former alma mater because they ended race based inclusive efforts

  Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Skills

• Cross-Cultural Research
• Film
• Video Production
• Art Direction
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media
• Graphic Design
• Music
• Branding & Identity
• Audio Post Production
• Cross-Cultural Competence
• Graphics
• Music Production
• Creative Direction
• Cultural Competency
• Marketing
• Final Cut Pro
• Songwriting
• Art
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Audio Editing
• Video Editing
• Recording
• SEO
• Post Production
• Audio Engineering
• Logo Design
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Leadership
• Strategic Consulting
• Pro Tools
• Culture Change
• Public Speaking
• Sound Design