# Building GigaStar’s Dream Team: Insights from the CMO (5 Days Left to Invest!) | GigaStar

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- Published at: 2025-08-28 17:22:01 UTC
- Updated at: 2025-08-28 17:33:34 UTC

## Author
Sarah McNabb

## Subject
GigaStar

## Content
In 2022, a LinkedIn message from a former boss, CEO Hazem Dawani, set me on a new path. After hearing his vision for the startup project he was working on – called GigaStar – it was one of those lightbulb moments. I just knew I was looking at something transformative.With two successful VC exits under his belt, Hazem is one of the sharpest strategic minds I’ve worked with. Joining him as CMO was an easy decision, especially alongside COO Mohammed Asfour (our Creator Economy veteran and YouTube expert who originated the GigaStar concept) and a lineup of professionals, several of whom I trusted from my OptionsCity Software days:Jason Aubrey, Chief Architect – a renowned software engineer and innovator in Chicago’s financial, trading, and blockchain ecosystemVictor Glava, CTO – a master of calm leadership and building high-performance teams (who, along with Rudy, built a business acquired by Robinhood)Rudy Fasouliotis, VP of Technology – a relentless problem-solver with exacting standards and an unmatched work ethicAndy Faberlle, VP of Partnerships - A Creator Economy pro and founding team member of Maker Studios (which was sold to Disney for almost $1B)With more than two decades in fintech, I’ve seen what a true dream team looks like—and the leaders at GigaStar have the skill, grit, and experience to deliver on building the Wall Street of the Creator Economy.Our team continues to expand with talent like I’ve never seen, and with our community round closing in 5 days, I invite you to link arms with us and join our journey as a strategic partner at https://wefunder.com/gigastar.Cheers to a shared success,Sarah McNabbCMO of GigaStar