Daniel Flügger is no stranger to emerging technology. In 1999 Dan wrote, produced and directed one of the first digitally edited documentaries on a political cartoonist. In the early-mid 2000s he worked in the entertainment industry as a software developer and artistic director for Capital Records and Live Nation. In 2005, Dan built his first internet music platform and ten years later, he had performed as a music producer and dj at more than 400 events throughout North America including fashion week, the United Nations, concerts and music festivals.

Since that time, Dan’s work has focused on the intersection of technology and human potential. In 2010, Dan built a furniture and interior design company in New York City collaborating with developers, architects, investors and artisans along with the top private home decor brands.

In 2022, Dan returned to software engineering integrating full stack cloud/web development and storytelling with AI. He became a Google® certified engineer and Google® partner, and began upskilling with a variety of generative AI tools and open source technology, becoming an early content creator producing a digital clone and an AI film. To share his journey and collaborate with others he founded AI ❤️ NYC, an arts and tech community based in NYC.

Since 2023, Dan has served as Chief Storytelling Officer at Trusound® and speaks on the current realities and future possibilities of AI. His businesses have been featured in Architectural Digest, BBC, Elle Decor and NPR. He lives with his wife and family in NYC.