Danai Arvaniti

• Shaped AI ethics frameworks and positioning: mapped global institutions (Oxford FHI, Berkman Klein, Future of Life, OECD) for collaboration on responsible AI.
• Developed funding & strategy architecture: created a multi-tier pipeline (VCs, family offices, grants), drafted fundraising pack and positioned DH’s frameworks (KIND Index, Wellbeing Compass) within global AI governance debates.
• Narrative & ecosystem strategy: aligned DH with emerging policy windows (EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles, UK AI Safety Summit).
• Produced strategic briefs linking DH’s innovation agenda with AI ethics, governance and wellbeing.

• Collaborated with founders to refine the thesis behind the InfoFi infrastructure layer and the financialization of reputation in the AI decentralized ecosystem.
• Advised on the responsible design of attention and reputation markets, guiding privacy, ethics and governance considerations.
• Proposed safeguards such as transparent AI decision-making and privacy-preserving reputation models to strengthen system resilience.

• Governance & Risk Strategy
  • Researched and addressed policy gaps around decentralized governance, data privacy and user rights.
  • Evaluated program operations against compliance frameworks, contributing to protocols for decision-making, crisis escalation and misinformation response.
  • Designed safeguards for cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and platform accountability, aligning with EU data protection and responsible AI standards.
• Market Positioning & Global Strategy
  • Defined brand identity, mission and user value proposition for the largest decentralized social network in Web3.
  • Conducted competitive and market analyses, identifying growth opportunities and emerging risks.
  • Built go-to-market and international expansion strategies, tailoring rollouts to regulatory, cultural and technological contexts.
• Monetization & Revenue Development
  • Developed multi-year monetization strategies, including ads, subscription models and in-app innovations.
  • Shifted organizational focus from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable profitability, aligning business strategy with user trust and resilience.
• Technology & Product Integration
  • Advised on product roadmap and integration of frontier technologies including AI, AR/VR and blockchain.
  • Mapped user feedback into scenario planning for market disruptions, ensuring adaptability to new regulatory environments.
• Partnerships, Investor Relations & Growth
  • Negotiated alliances and partnerships across Europe and Asia to expand reach and credibility.
  • Guided VC fundraising efforts, participating in investor communications and financial PR for the platform’s Series round.
  • Created strategic frameworks for community involvement and alignment, strengthening transparency and governance.
• Crisis Management & Reputation
  • Advised leadership on brand protection and proactive PR during sensitive market and regulatory shifts.
  • Coordinated stakeholder communication to maintain trust during periods of heightened scrutiny.

Impact: Positioned Phaver as a pioneering Web3 social network with over 250k users, built investor confidence during early fundraising and contributed to the development of user-centric, governance-aware product strategy.

Governance & Risk Strategy
• Researched and addressed policy gaps around decentralized governance, data privacy and user rights.
• Evaluated program operations against compliance frameworks, contributing to protocols for decision-making, crisis escalation and misinformation response.
• Designed safeguards for cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and platform accountability, aligning with EU data protection and responsible AI standards.

• Market Positioning & Global Strategy
  • Defined brand identity, mission and user value proposition for the largest decentralized social network in Web3.
  • Conducted competitive and market analyses, identifying growth opportunities and emerging risks.
  • Built go-to-market and international expansion strategies, tailoring rollouts to regulatory, cultural and technological contexts.
• Monetization & Revenue Development
  • Developed multi-year monetization strategies, including ads, subscription models and in-app innovations.
  • Shifted organizational focus from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable profitability, aligning business strategy with user trust and resilience.
• Technology & Product Integration
  • Advised on product roadmap and integration of frontier technologies including AI, AR/VR and blockchain.
  • Mapped user feedback into scenario planning for market disruptions, ensuring adaptability to new regulatory environments.
• Partnerships, Investor Relations & Growth
  • Negotiated alliances and partnerships across Europe and Asia to expand reach and credibility.
  • Guided VC fundraising efforts, participating in investor communications and financial PR for the platform’s Series round.
  • Created strategic frameworks for community involvement and alignment, strengthening transparency and governance.
• Crisis Management & Reputation
  • Advised leadership on brand protection and proactive PR during sensitive market and regulatory shifts.
  • Coordinated stakeholder communication to maintain trust during periods of heightened scrutiny.

Impact: Positioned Phaver as a pioneering Web3 social network with over 250k users, built investor confidence during early fundraising and contributed to the development of user-centric, governance-aware product strategy.

Advised Greek National Bank & Motor Oil on sustainability and health-focused communication strategies.

• Designed branded ESG campaigns for multinational clients, bridging corporate strategy with public trust.
• Delivered COVID-19 outreach strategies aligned with EU/WHO policy standards.