Daniel Colaianni dropped out of college to close his first major deal with AMD at 17. After founding the XR Awards and designing a kingdom-wide emerging technology program with Saudi Aramco, he discovered that billion-dollar companies couldn't measure their community ROI.

Now as CEO of holito, he's building the AI platform to solve it. Recognized by British and Italian Embassies as a young leader in international business, Daniel previously chaired the British Standards Institute's Immersive Technology Committee and serves on the UK government's Discover Creative Careers board.

When a teacher said he couldn't run a business from a classroom, Daniel dropped out, flew to San Francisco with his savings, and came back with AMD as his first client. Broadcaster Channel 4's CEO mentored and backed Daniel's deal to deliver ecosystem marketing for AMD Studios' launch.

Built the world's largest B2B community of VR & AR professionals through the XR Awards. For over a decade, this international event continues to be the premier recognition platform for extended reality innovation, hosted across multiple countries. Made history working directly with Microsoft to deliver the first-ever holographic livestream into VR.

Daniel's strategic value made him a mandatory requirement for all RFP agencies on the Saudi Aramco project. He led, designed, and executed kingdom-wide engagement programs that launched emerging tech businesses through strategic hardware investments, education initiatives, and grant funding ahead of the Saudi 2030 vision.

Based on years of experience working within tech, Daniel discovered that even billion-dollar companies couldn't effectively measure their community ROI. He co-founded holito to solve this with AI. Now CEO of the platform revolutionizing how B2B companies understand and quantify community engagement value.

Selected by both embassies as one of their young leaders in international business alongside ESA astronauts, military commanders, and influential politicians. Trained in international diplomacy, engages with AI policy leads, and was invited to visit the King of England, among other distinctions.

Daniel set a world-first record when he became the youngest appointed chair of a BSI committee since records began in 1901. He served as chairman of the British Standards Institute's Immersive Technology Committee for 4 years, helping shape industry standards and best practices for artificial intelligence and immersive technologies.

Daniel advises Fortune 500 companies on emerging technology strategy and speaks at industry conferences worldwide. For strategic partnerships, board advisory roles, or keynote opportunities, reach out directly.