ACG In Austin on 9/13/17: Panel Discussion Featuring Austin’s Leading Ladies

Mojdeh oversees the business, financial and operational success of Certain Affinity, the largest independent AAA game developer in Austin, with over 125+ employees and $100M revenue over the 10 year company lifetime. She ensures the company hits overall business, people and revenue goals as well as long term company objectives. She has a diverse background with over 20 years of experience in tech, gaming, advertising and real estate – with most of that time spent at Microsoft focused on sales, marketing and operations. Prior to that she worked at Leo Burnett, Cendant, and Century 21. She is a member of the Media Production Advisory Committee representing the game industry at the Texas Film Commission. She has a passion for empowering women through education and business economic development. She grew up in Austin and got a bachelor’s degree in Advertising with a minor in Business from the University of Texas at Austin.

A wanderlust at heart, having worked with various architects in cities ranging from Los Angeles and New York to Bangkok, Thailand for over ten years, Tarica now calls Austin home. She brings to Kettle & Brine influences from her travels, and a love for infusing modernism with elements from the past, creating a timeless sense of style. As an avid home cook, Tarica enjoys feeding her family nutrient-dense, real foods, and is passionate about sharing that love with others. She brings to Kettle & Brine 15+ years in residential, hospitality and consumer goods design, luxury retail. USC, Communication, Media Based Imaging UCLA, Interior Architecture & Design.

It was not the food business that brought Daniela Marcone from her native Naples, Italy, to Austin, Texas. But with her expertise in Italian food and her flair for hospitality, Marcone quickly found a home at Andiamo Ristorante, the North Austin eatery known for its authentic Italian cuisine. Several years ago, when Marcone was at a crossroads — whether to stay in Austin or head back to Italy — she wandered into Andiamo for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised by the bistro’s classic Italian dishes. After striking up a conversation with the owner, she quickly landed a job as the restaurant’s hostess and was soon promoted to manager, and began learning all the ins and outs of a restaurant business. Years later, when Andiamo was in danger of closing, Marcone purchased the Italian gem and began transforming it into a beacon of Italian culture, updating the menu with classic, seasonal Italian cuisine driven by fresh, local ingredients and traditional recipes. Marcone insists on only authentic Italian fare with no compromise. Daniela Marcone went to medical school in Italy, and originally came to Texas thinking she would work with horses and disabled children. That passion has fueled a high level of community involvement with local nonprofit organizations.