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Katy Koob is the VP of Revenue at Dastan, spearhead the company's monetization strategies, enhance advertiser partnership opportunities, and solidify Dastan's position in the Web3 media and creator economy sector. Prior to Dastan, Koob served as the VP West Coast at Refinery29 where she played a key role in securing strategic brand partnerships and distribution alliances, launching innovative digital strategies, live events and expanding the company's global market presence. She has also been an early crypto investor and advisor in blockchain companies, assisting some of the world's largest brands in their entry into Web3.
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