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Industry operators, marketers, and entrepreneurs creating trusted educational content for Creators and Investors in the Creator Economy.
Hazem Dawani
CEO, GigaStar
Fearless serial entrepreneur with a Karate black belt, and a world ping pong champion in a previous life.
Hazem Dawani is the CEO and co-founder of GigaStar, the SEC-registered crowdfunding platform that created Channel Revenue Tokens — a new way for YouTube Creators to raise growth capital by sharing a percentage of future revenue with Investors. A serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling technology companies, Hazem saw an opportunity to democratize access to Creator Economy investments. Under his leadership, GigaStar has grown to serve tens of thousands of Investor accounts and dozens of Creator offerings, all operating under full SEC and FINRA compliance. When he's not building the future of Creator funding, he draws on the discipline of his Karate black belt and his competitive table tennis background.
Scott Kitun
Chief Business Officer, GigaStar
A media-obsessed dealmaker and Curb Your Enthusiast, passionate about golf, 80's flicks, and private markets.
Scott Kitun is the Chief Business Officer at GigaStar and the host and producer of Technori / The Startup Showcase, one of the longest-running startup media platforms in the Midwest. A fixture of Chicago's startup and media ecosystem, Scott has spent years interviewing hundreds of founders, Creators, and investors on WGN Radio and his podcast — developing a front-row perspective on how capital, content, and community intersect. At GigaStar, he bridges the gap between the Creator Economy and everyday investors, translating complex crowdfunding mechanics into accessible, trustworthy education. His writing draws on an operator's sensibility: data over adjectives, compliance as credibility, and a belief that informed investors make better decisions.
Articles by Scott
How to Invest in YouTube Creators: The Complete Guide
Best Alternative Investments in 2026: 8 Asset Classes Beyond Stocks
Is GigaStar a Stock? What Investors Need to Know
Can You Invest in a YouTube Channel? Yes — Here's How
How to Earn from YouTube as an Investor (Not a Creator)
What Are Channel Revenue Tokens? An Investor's Plain-English Guide
Sarah McNabb
Chief Marketing Officer, GigaStar
Illustrator, fintech marketer, crypto pro, horror movie buff, and Oxford comma user sweating the brand details.
Sarah McNabb is the Chief Marketing Officer at GigaStar, where she leads brand strategy, content marketing, and community growth across the platform. With deep experience in fintech marketing and crypto, Sarah brings a rare blend of creative and analytical thinking to the Creator Economy. She oversees GigaStar Hub's editorial direction, ensuring every piece of content meets the bar for clarity, compliance, and visual quality. A trained illustrator and designer, she's as comfortable in Figma as she is in a spreadsheet — and insists the Oxford comma is non-negotiable.
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