Visionaries: The PoobahAI Team

Dana Love, PhD, serves as President and Chairman of PoobahAI, leading the mission to democratize blockchain technologies through AI-driven, no-code solutions. With expertise in AI dating back to 2009 and in blockchain since 2011, he’s been recognized by Wired Magazine as “one of the big names in big data” and was called a “$750m Exit Architect” by Finance World Magazine in November 2025.

Dana’s crypto leadership includes pivotal roles at Andromeda Protocol and founding Radpay, a Silicon Valley venture-backed, Ethereum-based payment processor recognized by the Arizona Commerce Authority and 500 Startups. Over his 35-year technology career, he’s held executive positions including President, EVP of Sales and Marketing, CTO, CDO, and VP of Technology.

As the youngest Principal Investigator at GTE (then a Fortune 50 company, now Verizon), Dana pioneered unified communications and Voice over IP development. He’s scaled organizations from startups to $450 million in annual revenue, co-founded five businesses with four successful exits—including Cisco Investments-backed Metacloud and Warburg Pincus-backed Radnet—and led divisions at public companies including GTE (Verizon), Prosodie (Cap Gemini), and ADC.

Dana’s impact spans SaaS, cloud, big data, and analytics, generating over $1.9 billion in billed revenue while bringing breakthrough technologies to market. His recognition includes Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist (2005, 2009), Inc. 500 (twice) and Inc. 5000 (five times), Top Forty Under 40 as “a mathematical genius,” the Financial Times Global Telecoms Award for Internet Technology, and the ADC Engineering Excellence Award.

Dana holds a PhD in Economics from The University of Glasgow (highest honors), an MBA in Marketing from Harvard Business School (Baker Scholar), and a BS in Physics from the University of Richmond (Phi Beta Kappa).

Brendan Cooper, a founder of PoobahAI, serves as Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Innovation Officer, driving technological innovation and digital transformation through AI-enhanced solutions. With deep expertise in blockchain, NFTs, and custom software development, Brendan excels at bridging traditional industries with cutting-edge decentralized technologies.

Prior to PoobahAI, Brendan co-founded Andromeda Protocol, the first multi-blockchain operating system, serving as a Core Contributor at Andromeda Labs to revolutionize on-chain development and lower barriers to Web3 adoption for decentralized applications.

Brendan held various executive roles at Panini America, the world’s largest collectible company. As Director of Blockchain, NFTs, and Digital Technologies at Panini America, the world’s largest licensed sports collectibles company, he pioneered the first officially licensed NFT trading cards for major leagues, including the NBA, NFL, and FIFA World Cup, successfully integrating blockchain into global consumer markets. He built and managed an e-commerce system serving over 7 million users and implemented a FIFA World Cup mini-app on Tencent’s platform with access to WeChat’s 800 million daily active users.

Earlier in his career, Brendan founded Soporex, a National Mail-order Pharmacy, scaling it to over $65 million in annual revenue in its second year of operation. As Chief Information Officer, his innovations served more than 65,000 patients across all 50 U.S. states. He has consistently delivered large-scale custom software projects and digital transformation initiatives for international companies.

Brendan holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin.

Mant Hawkins, a founder of PoobahAI, serves as Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Development Officer, spearheading revenue creation and strategic growth. A cryptocurrency veteran since 2016, Mant brings extensive expertise in blockchain, AI, Web3, and technology startups with a proven track record in go-to-market strategy and value creation.

Prior to PoobahAI, Mant co-founded Andromeda Protocol and served as a Core Contributor at Andromeda Labs. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding and leading as CEO of 4D Circle, a commercial real estate firm that digitized properties through sustainable, green, and IoT-driven methods, partnering with organizations like the Fort Worth Police Department and Tarrant Area Food Bank.

Mant’s 30+ year career is rooted in high-stakes leadership, beginning with his distinguished service as a retired USMC Colonel and Air & Ground Combat Veteran. As an FA-18 TopGun Instructor Pilot, he commanded globally deployable squadrons and advised Four Star Commanders on policy for the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.

Mant holds a BS in Education from The Citadel, an MBA from Texas Christian University, a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Air Force Air University, and a Master’s in Military History from the U.S. Marine Corps University.

Leif Sørensen, a founder of PoobahAI, serves as Chief Technology Officer, leveraging over 25 years of software development and systems architecture experience to build low-code/no-code AI solutions that make blockchain accessible and efficient for creators worldwide.

Prior to PoobahAI, Leif was the foundational architect and lead offchain engineer of Andromeda Protocol, pioneering simplified on-chain development. His career spans creative technologies, regulated industry solutions, and decentralized infrastructure, with notable achievements including developing the first computerized cognitive ability assessments and co-founding one of Texas’s earliest aerial videography companies.

Known for blending analytical precision with creative design, Leif brings systems thinking, creative iteration, and pragmatic discipline to technical leadership. As CTO, he leads AI-integrated infrastructure development with a focus on usability, scalability, and trust.

Leif holds a degree in Computer Science from Texas State Technical College, with additional studies in Psychology and Business Management from Blinn College.