Creative Strategy, Systems Thinking, Culture & Technology Integration
Imari Oliver
Founder & CEO Bond & Play, Technology & Creative Strategist
Imari Oliver bridges the worlds of business, technology, culture, gaming, and innovation. With 20+ years of experience as a strategist, media entrepreneur, and technology thought leader, he identifies breakthrough trends and transforms them into new ventures, business models, and economic opportunities.
Imari founded Bond & Play to accelerate innovation and develop inclusive, purpose-driven business models. Through Bond & Play, he launched an experiential idea conference — Culture. Code. Humanity, an SMS education learning platform, Barnaby Station, and an AI digital collectibles platform. He is most excited about his plans to develop a Commercial Economic Corridor and Community Growth Engine pilot to catalyze urban innovation and development.
Deeply immersed in the intersection of culture, technology, and design, Imari applies emerging technologies, AI, blockchain, data, web 3, systems thinking, video game design, and esports to build engaging platforms and ecosystems that address untapped or ignored market needs. He thrives on transforming bold visions into tangible realities.
Before launching Bond & Play, Imari established his reputation as a global creative, strategic, and cognitive thinker and producer at companies including:
Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) – Sales and Global Partnerships Esports
Sparks & Honey – Creative, Foresight and Cultural Strategy
Dentsu/ mcgarrybowen – Innovation & Product Development
In 2023, Imari joined Georgia State University as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Creative Media Industry Institute. His goals are to foster real-world learning and practical experiences for students in the entertainment and media industries.
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Imari Oliver bridges the worlds of business, technology, culture, gaming, and innovation. With 20+ years of experience as a strategist, media entrepreneur, and technology thought leader, he identifies breakthrough trends and transforms them into new ventures, business models, and economic opportunities.
Imari founded Bond & Play to accelerate innovation and develop inclusive, purpose-driven business models. Through Bond & Play, he launched an experiential idea conference — Culture. Code. Humanity, an SMS education learning platform, Barnaby Station, and an AI digital collectibles platform. He is most excited about his plans to develop a Commercial Economic Corridor and Community Growth Engine pilot to catalyze urban innovation and development.
Deeply immersed in the intersection of culture, technology, and design, Imari applies emerging technologies, AI, blockchain, data, web 3, systems thinking, video game design, and esports to build engaging platforms and ecosystems that address untapped or ignored market needs. He thrives on transforming bold visions into tangible realities.
Before launching Bond & Play, Imari established his reputation as a global creative, strategic, and cognitive thinker and producer at companies including:
Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) – Sales and Global Partnerships Esports
Sparks & Honey – Creative, Foresight and Cultural Strategy
Dentsu/ mcgarrybowen – Innovation & Product Development
In 2023, Imari joined Georgia State University as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Creative Media Industry Institute. His goals are to foster real-world learning and practical experiences for students in the entertainment and media industries.
