David Flanagan is the co-founder of Misfit, a brand agency based in Sacramento, California. For over 35 years, (and counting) David has had the opportunity to build brands across the country, working with names such as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Dollar General, Kirkwood Ski Resort, Yosemite National Park, Sonoma, and Humboldt California… His favorite clients, however, are often the smaller entrepreneurial start-ups, even the mom-and-pop shops, who have the opportunity to build something special…from the ground up…creating a true “cult brand.”

With his most recent book; RUDDER – Strategic Brand Clarity, David has just been named an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author in 10 countries including the US. Now neck-deep in his next book, CULT BRAND – Creating a Fanatical Following… he is hell-bent on preaching his religion of “purposely creating brands that make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of others.” 

In addition, David has a colorful background as an independent filmmaker, writing and directing the award-winning independent film; My Sweet Suicide. He has produced a handful of other films as well, with box office stars Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Sharon Stone, Vivica Fox, Rob Schneider and Rumer Willis.

For the past 17 years, Diogo Valim, 39, has been working on everything from digital games and apps for Fiat to global campaigns for Apple.  Prior to TBWA Media Arts Lab, he most recently worked at   Hustle (R/GA LA) and Wieden + Kennedy.  His work on the global platform "Behind the Mac" and Apple's first animation film, "Share Your Gifts" got major recognition in Cannes, D&AD, The One Show, Clios and the ADC awards.