Chianti Huang

Work History

• Founder of 'The Psychedelic Way' / Leadership & Performance Coach & Ps

  The Psychedelic Way

  February 2023 - Present

  Manhattan, New York, United States

  This innovative coaching business leverages research-based evidence to assist entrepreneurs and CEOs in achieving peak performance through the integration of psychedelic as a way of life, with or without the plant medicine.
  
  - I use my own theoretical model from my research and integrate social science with cutting-edge psychedelic research to support & guide leaders to peak performance and expand their leadership capabilities.
  - I transform and inspire leaders to a new way of thinking and leading, by leveraging years of practical business experience and theoretical knowledge from cognitive and behavioral science.
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  Ph.D. Researcher in Performance use of Psychedelic

  Pepperdine University

  May 2019 - Present

  Malibu, California, United States

  During her doctoral in Global Leadership at Pepperdine University, Chianti delved into the role of empathy in female leadership. As she embarked on her dissertation, she felt compelled to broaden her perspective to encompass leadership qualities across all genders.
  Around this time, the use of psychedelics was beginning to gain momentum among Silicon Valley's innovative thinkers, where these substances were leveraged not for therapeutic use but for enhancing leadership performance and capabilities.
  
  Recognizing an uncharted potential for the performance use of psychedelics, she determined to explore the role of psychedelics in leadership development. Despite the lack of established literature connecting these two areas, Chianti was undeterred. The scarcity of peer-reviewed studies on the cognitive benefits of psychedelics did not deter her; rather, she saw it as an opportunity to blaze a trail.
  
  Chianti's groundbreaking journey into 'psychedelic leadership' has been marked by obstacles, not least of which was the slow pace of scientific research publication. Nevertheless, her efforts have culminated in the establishment of 'The Psychedelic Way' - This innovative coaching business leverages research-based evidence to assist entrepreneurs and CEOs in achieving peak performance through the integration of psychedelic practices as a way of life, with or without plant medicine.
  
  Chianti is slated to present her research and preliminary findings at global psychedelic and research conferences. As the first woman to investigate the performance use of psychedelics in a leadership context, her groundbreaking work continues to shape and challenge the understanding of leadership.
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  Business Development

  ObEN, Inc

  December 2017 - June 2018

  Pasadena

  ObEN is an artificial intelligence company that creates complete virtual identities for consumers and celebrities in the emerging digital world. ObEN provides Personal AI that simulates a person’s voice, face and personality, enabling never before possible social and virtual interactions. Founded in 2014, ObEN is a Softbank Ventures Korea and HTC Vive X portfolio company.
  
  Work scope includes:
  • Establishing and growing ObEN’s global AI communities in U.S., China, Japan, Korea, India and Europe
  • Establishing business, relationship and project management with Dubai Government entities, Cohort 4 member from Dubai Future Accelerator(DFA)
  • Planning and executing monthly events including the AI, Blockchain and Woman in Blockchain meetups
  • Building and fortifying business relationships with Chinese clients and investors, including Tencent, TCL, WeChat, VR Stage and other international technology companies
  • Researching and analyzing the global healthcare industry, creating case studies of applications of blockchain and AI technology in healthcare with business partners in South East Asia

• Strategic Business Consultant

  Sdearm

  May 2017 - August 2017

  Shanghai City, China

  • Developed global marketing strategy and implementation plan for CEO and the board member of luxury fashion company.
  • Recommended marketing penetration strategy for entering the U.S. market, as well as profitable international alternatives.
  • Project included industry and consumer research, market analysis, competitive analysis, feasibility analysis, external and internal analysis tariff and tax research, SEO, Social Media and digital marketing strategy.
  

• Co-Founder

  LadyCan.LLC

  August 2015 - August 2017

  Greater Boston Area

  • From woman, for woman- LadyCan is a social networking platform dedicated to engage, inspire and empower women. Ladycan has been successfully connected woman around the world and created a strong community for those who share the same value.
  
  • Generated new business opportunities by developing relationships with potential clients, created a strategic partnership with the Boston Business Women conference.
  • Used data-analysis to identify target audiences, work with communication manager to create content and advertisement.
  
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  Consultant

  Deloitte

  May 2016 - November 2016

  Beijing City, China

  • Integral member of the original team which prepared company’s IPO (Xinhua Winshare-China’s largest Publishing and Media Company)
  • Assisted managing partner with project management duty such as arranging meetings and project plans, establishing and fortifying relationship with the partner company, excelling the project’s forward momentum within compliance under auditing regulations.
  • Performed integrated audits over financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, which resulted in the company’s first post IPO financial release.
  
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  Strategic Marketing Consultant

  Sony Pictures Entertainment

  January 2016 - April 2016

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Created comprehensive marketing and implementation plan for audience development and acquisition of original content creators for Sony’s video on demand platform. Strategized directly with CIO and CEO using digital audience insights based on data-driven analytics.
  • Defined potential “end states” for TV network channels by identifying the macro-environmental factors, trends that are impacting the television broadcast industry domestically and internationally. Recommended innovative business model supported by data.
  • Project scope included working with executive leadership to develop mission, vision, tactic and strategic objectives, then formulating a growth strategy based on company’s financial data to be implemented over the next 5 to 10 years.
  
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  Strategic Marketing Consultant

  Intellect

  August 2015 - December 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Developed for the CEO and CIO a comprehensive strategic marketing and implementation plan for global technology firm.
  • Completed a full industry, consumer and SWOT analysis. Implemented a new price strategy and promotion tactics that 8 months later led to the successful development of marketing strategies including the definition of target segment, positioning of the product and engagement strategy. This led to increased traffic and trial users.
  
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  Marketing Coordinator

  HIKVision USA

  April 2014 - September 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Coordinated with Marketing Director to create and execute North American marketing strategies for the world’s largest video surveillance products supplier.
  • Created and executed company’s digital media and all social media sites.
  • Promoted the brand through effective marketing initiatives, project including the Roadshow and ISC (International Security Conference).
  
  

• Project Manager

  HTTV USA, FiveStars Legend Media

  March 2012 - December 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area
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  Marketing Associate

  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  March 2011 - September 2011

  Beijing, China